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H.E. Muthomi Njuki
Governor, Tharaka Nithi County
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LATEST COUNTY NEWS
KMTC and Tharaka-Nithi County Join Forces to Strengthen Healthcare Training
30 October 2026 By TNC_ADMIN in Public Health, Medical Services and ICT
Level 4 Health Facilities Coming to Muthambi and Gatunga.
07 October 2026 By TNC_ADMIN in Medical services
Tharaka-Nithi Hosts 6th K-WASH Implementation Support Mission
23 September 2026 By TNC_ADMIN in Water and Irrigation
The Kathwana Youth Climate Action Fund is Now Open for Applications!
31 August 2026 By TNC_ADMIN in Environment and Natural Resources, Uncategorized
Kilimo na Afya Project Official Launch
31 July 2026 By TNC_ADMIN in Public Health, Medical Services and ICTPOPULAR DOWNLOADS
THE THARAKA NITHI COUNTY ALCOHOLIC DRINKS CONTROL (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2024 884 downloads 0.00 KB
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The youth groups set to benefit from the Kathwana Youth Climate Action Fund have been identified and officially recognised by the Deputy Governor of Tharaka Nithi County, HE. Nyaga Muisrael accompanied by the County Chief Officer for Environment Mr Peterson Mwirigi.The initiative marks a significant milestone in the County Government’s commitment to empowering young people to drive climate action through innovative, community-led solutions.The fund will support youth-led initiatives in environmental conservation, waste management, climate-smart agriculture and other interventions aimed at strengthening community resilience.Congratulations to all the successful groups as they take up the opportunity to contribute to a greener and more climate-resilient Tharaka Nithi County.#LeavingNoOneBehind
The County Department of Water and Irrigation led by Chief Officer Loise Mutua hosted a delegation from the African Development Bank (AfDB), Tana Water Works Development Agency (TWWDA), Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation and the National Treasury for a supervision mission under the Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program (KTSWSSP) and the National Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Program (NUWSSP).The multi-day program involved high-level discussions regarding overall project implementation progress across the TWWDA cluster addressing emerging infrastructural and operational issues, and identifying critical interventions required to guarantee successful project delivery.The mission also conducted site visits in Chuka to evaluate the status, impact and technical execution of KTSWSSP, ensuring that water supply and sanitation extensions effectively serve the targeted communities. Also present were representatives from NITHAWASCO#LeavingNoOneBehind
A delegation from the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), led by Board of Management Chairperson Mr. Joseah K. Cheruiyot, paid a courtesy call to H.E. the Governor and was received by the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health.The delegation comprised KMTC Board members and management from the Chuka and Marimanti campuses.The Tharaka-Nithi County Government team was led by CECM for Public Health and Medical Services, Dr. Gichuyia Nthuraku M’Riara (OGW).Others present were Benson Njeru, Chief Officer for Public Health and Sanitation; Aggrey Karani, Chief Officer for Medical Services; Hillary Mutugi, Deputy County Secretary; and Diana Mutugi, Legal Officer.Discussions focused on the operationalisation of the KMTC Chuka Campus, located next to Chuka Level V Hospital, and strengthening collaboration between the County Government and KMTC to enhance health workforce training and improve healthcare service delivery across the county, region and country.#LeavingNoOneBehind
Tharaka Nithi County Steps Up Strategic Partnership for Integrated Rural ResilienceThe Department of Water and Irrigation, led by the Chief Officer Loise Mutua alongside the Deputy County Secretary Hilary Mutugi, hosted a delegation from Eni Natural Energies Kenya EPZ Ltd (ENEK) and Tree of Life to advance a high-impact, socio-economic initiative for Tharaka Nithi County. The meeting centered on the “MWANGA – Integrated Resilience Program for Rural Schools and Communities in Kenya,” a proposed 20-month inter-sectoral project designed to strengthen education, child protection, WASH infrastructure, clean energy, and climate adaptation in high-priority rural wards. By reinforcing institutional systems, aligning with ongoing county programs, and driving local ownership, this strategic public-private collaboration is set to deliver sustainable, long-term benefits for vulnerable communities across the county.#LeavingNoOneBehind
The Cereals Growers Association (CGA), implementing the World Food Programme (WFP)-funded Farm-to-Market Alliance (FtMA) project, in collaboration with the Tharaka-Nithi County Government, held the County Stakeholders’ Forum and Farmer Service Centres (FSCs) Graduation Ceremony at Sahara City Grounds.Under the theme “Graduating Farmer Service Centres (FSCs) into Independent and Sustainable Enterprises,” the event celebrated 168 transacting FSCs graduating towards independent and sustainable agribusinesses after nine years of FtMA implementation.The forum featured success stories, panel discussions and exhibitions in value addition, beekeeping, poultry, post-harvest management and sustainable farming. Partners Bayer, Equity Bank, EABL, Advanta and GreenLife showcased products and services supporting market access and financial inclusion.Chief Officer for Agriculture, Crop Production, Livestock and Veterinary Services, Mr Peter Kimathi Njeru, reaffirmed the County Government’s commitment to sustaining these gains, improving agricultural productivity and strengthening farmer services. He noted that the FSC model complements the Government’s Agripreneurship programme, through which 74 locally trained youths provide agricultural extension services.Congratulations to all 168 graduating FSCs on this milestone towards sustainable agribusiness.#LeavingNoOneBehind