Coffee farmers in an initiative to increase consumption of coffee locally
The Mountain Journal Four coffee cooperative societies in Embu and Kiambu have resolved to increase consumption of coffee through ensuring each of their members buy at least half a kilogramme annually. Through a programme dubbed ‘eat what you produce,’ the farmers will register improved sales of their commodity as they enjoy the commodity once regarded…
Kang’ata issues bursaries to the former day school students ahead of joining university
The Mountain Journal Murang’a County Government issued bursaries under Inua Masomo Bursary programme to 2,500 learners, in a programme that targets top 10 students in every day secondary school across the county. Also the more than 300 students who went to day secondary schools and attained a C+ and above received a Sh 10,000 each…
Students return to school as the administration remain tight lipped
The Mountain Journal Nanyuki high school students returned to their institution on Friday after they were collected by their parents following a mysterious fire that erupted in one of the dormitories. As they resumed to complete the remaining part of the second term, the students were questioned, with the administration seeking more information on who…
a tea factory benefits with a Sh 360 million facility done by JICA for speciality teas
The Mountain Journal Tea farmers in Kirinyaga have gotten a major boost after receiving equipment for theconstruction of a green tea processing factory to tap on the growing global demand for premiumspecialty tea.The steamed Green Tea Factory project is being developed through the support of Kenya TeaDevelopment Agency (KTDA) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)…
Projects to support disabled persons remain under funded
The Mountain Journal The National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) states of the major challenges in providing support to the institutions caring for persons with disabilities. The Organisations call on the devolved units, well wishers, development partners and well wishers to channel their support to assist in facilitating the neglected programmes in the…
Laikipia moves for an imaging centre and a mortuary
The Mountain Journal Laikipia county government is investing in the construction of an imaging centre and a modern mortuary in efforts to improve its service delivery. In the venture, the county government will spend Sh 70 million for the establishment of the critical units that will be done within the The Nanyuki Teaching and Referral…
Kang’ata leads the pack to boost coffee production
The Mountain Journal Murang’a coffee farmers will share 495,850 kgs of lime recommended to freshen the soils and reduce acidity, thus leading to increased coffee production. In a programme financed facilitated by the local county government, 37,000 farmers registered to benefit from the lime distribution programme, which ended on Saturday, designed to increase production per…
“I will make sure Mt Kenya remains united for development and prosperity”-DP Kindiki
The deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has promised to faight attempts to divide Mt Kenya people along political lines saying the region’s unity is paramount for its long-term development and prosperity. The DP said the people’s unity in the region dates many years back dismissing efforts by those…
Peace envoy Eugene Nzabonimba calls for united front ahead of National Peace Conference
Photo/Amb. Eugene Kavune Nzabonimba addressing the delegates. The Mountain Journal Global Union for Peace and Development (GUPD) founder and Chief Executive Officer Amb. Eugene Kavune Nzabonimba has called for a united national effort to promote peace, justice, human rights and sustainable development, saying lasting stability can only be achieved through dialogue, responsible leadership and inclusive…
EDCE Teachers back in class after a month-long dispute
The Mountain Journal The month-long strike by the Murang’a ECDE 1,100 teachers came to an end after their union and the local county government entered a truce. There was celebration among the teachers after the care giver was dropped and replaced with teachers. Immediately the strike was called off and the return to work formulae…
