MKU signs landmark trilateral cooperation deal with Chinese college and ICT company
Photo/The MKU team led by Vice Chancellor, Prof Deogratius Jaganyi (centre) during a tour of Zhejiang Post and Telecommunication College in China. Photo: Courtesy By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) has taken a major step in expanding its international academic and industry footprint following the signing of a transformative trilateral cooperation agreement with a…
Tea levy negatively affect the Kenya tea at the auction
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjoural The recently implemented Tea levy charging Sh 2.28 per kg of made tea has immensely affected Kenya’ s tea at the weekly Mombasa Auction. Tea sales experts assert that the majority of the buyers who had favoured the Kenya tea have shifted to produce from other countries at the auction. In…
We will implement every necessary measure to reduce fuel prices, says Kindiki
The government is exploring every necessary measure to bring down the cost of fuel following the spike caused by the war in Iran that has disrupted global fuel supply, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured. Prof. Kindiki said the government has already reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel from 16 percent to 8 percent…
Kang’ata defends reason to abandon UDA
The Mountain Journal Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata presided over the graduation of 8,400 youth under the MYS programme, as he defended the decision to leave the UDA Party citing he disagreed with sponsored police intimidation, and malicious damage of properties belonging to the opponents, among other ills employed to score political scores.. Kang’ata said…
Resign or deliver to the people , states Ngirici
The Mountain Journal Wangui Ngirici has attacked the Kenya Kwanza administration over playing politics instead of embarking on service delivery. She accused the government for the high-end corruption and misuse of public funds by public officers who have joined in premature politics, poor services and failed promises. Ms.Ngirici who retired as the Chairperson to…
Real estate innovation on strategies following poor business environment
The Mountain Journal The concerns raised by the Kenya Federation of Employers over poor business climate, have been supported by the Comfort Homes Director Hezekiah Kariuki has waded into the debate saying that real estate companies are not exceptional since they are operating in the same economic harsh environment. Mr Kariuki said that the real…
The pact between Kawira and Ngirici
The Mountain Journal The former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has supported Purity Wangui Ngirici to Kirinyaga Gubernational seat, while wooing her to join Umoja na Maendeleo Party (UMP). Speaking during a meet people tour in Kirinyaga, Mwangaza assured Ngirici of full support , and that she was not ready to betray her as she has…
Waiguru exudes confidence Ruto will secure victory in 2027 election, as defends SHA as transformative health initiative
The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has strongly defended the Social Health Authority (SHA) from the claims made by the Opposition saying its working better than NHIF. The Governor said that the law provides that the County governments must collaborate and consult with the National Government on development initiatives and programmes, and it was…
MKU in a pact with EACC to partner leveraging on the innovation and energy of young people to foster a culture of integrity.
Photo/Mount Kenya University Chairman and Founder Simon Gicharu with Dr. Monica Wanjiru Muiru, Vice Chairperson of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (center) during a visit by the EACC delegation to MKU.Also present were Dr. Susan Kinyeki, {left}, MKU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi, and EACC Commissioner Colonel Alfred Mshimba.{right}. The visit marked the launch of a…
Stop attacks on the retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, warns J. B Muturi
The Mountain Journal Former Attorney General J. B. Muturi has called for an end to the sustained and increasingly hostile attacks directed at the retired President Uhuru Kenyatta by leaders within the Kenya Kwanza administration. Muturi said the actions are reckless, unnecessary, and represent a direct affront to constitutional democracy. “They are a calculated attempt…
