Coffee market improves with average price per bag at Sh 45,730.07
The Mountain Journal The farmers in the cooperatives and estates netted Sh 1.168 billion after 21,223 bags of coffee at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE), in the weekly auction. The increased earnings registered improved prices since the resumption to the trading following the two months recess with more returns compared to Sh 994 million of…
Peace forum initiatives urge leaders to shun divisive politics ahead of 2027 polls
Amb. Mary Wahogo with some of the officials who attended the forum. Photos/Courtesy. The Mountain Journal A peace and development initiative forum has urged political and community leaders to promote peaceful campaigns and elections and avoid utterances that could fuel political intolerance and divisions among Kenyans. Members who met at Theta Hotel, called for responsible…
MKU creative arts team shines at national music festivals with a record haul of medals
Photo/Jubilant Mount Kenya University students raise some of the trophies won at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival at kibabii University, Bungoma county. Photo: Courtesy By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU)’s creative arts groups have once again proven its dominance at the Kenya National Music Festivals, delivering a sterling impressive performance that yielded an…
Comfort Homes and Together as One scoop awards
The Mountain Journal A major real estate company celebrated following being named among the best performing companies in their categories. Comfort Homes awarded for best land acquisition while Together as One for best lending microfinance of the Year Award. On Monday, the employees celebrated the award in a function presided by their CEO Hezekiah Kariuki…
Mount Kenya University (MKU) steps up to sharpen PhD studies in the country
The Mountain Journal Five students who graduated with PhDs from Mount Kenya University (MKU) last week said the journey to achieve their dreams was full of challenges, but they appreciate the support they got to accomplish it. Benson Nyamweya Omwario, Amos Andama Nyamoko, Susan Wanjiku Mugo, Lilian Lwaya Elijah and Loise Kuria Nyakeru, said only …
Respected corporate leader tips fresh MKU graduates
Photo/ Dr Julius Kipngetich in a tree planting at MKU during 29th graduation ceremony The Mountain Journal The youth should not rely only on employment opportunities created by others but they should look for solutions to challenges facing the community and craft their own undertaking. Dr Julius Kipngetich, the Group CEO of Jubilee Holdings Ltd,…
MKU Chancellor challenges Kenyan fresh graduates to drive change
Photoi/Jubilee Holdings Group CEO and chief guest, Dr Julius Kipng’etich plants a tree to commemorate Mount Kenya University’s 29th graduation fete held on Friday August 7th 2026 at the Graduation Pavillion, Happy Valley, in Thika town. Looking on is MKU council chairman, Dr Vincent Gaitho (centre) and Vc Prof Deogratius Jaganyi. Photo, Courtesy By James…
A foot bridge commissioned ending locals tribulations
The Mountain Journal Construction of the Gikono footbridge is a relief to thousands of the residents in lower Murang’a, ending the suffering they have been undergoing during rainy seasons. The county government moved to construct the footbridge connecting the Nginyi–Kakuzi villages in Maragua and Gatanga constituencies following public participation forums in the localities.Speaking during the…
We must make Africa a First World continent; Kenya on track-DP Kindiki
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for faster transformation of Africa to first world status saying the continent has the resources and manpower necessary to uplift it to a developed status. Prof. Kindiki said the continent cannot afford to lag behind in development yet it is endowed with what is needed to…
Kang’ata administration excels in development score card, report states
County chiefs who graced the function in Nairobi The Mountain Journal Murang’a County has emerged as Kenya’s best-performing county in the latest CountyTrak Performance Index 2026 released by Infotrak Research and Consulting, outperforming all other devolved units in the country. The survey released this week ranked Murang’a first nationally with an overall score of 54…
