The weekly coffee auction nets Sh 879 million
The Mountain Journal The coffee market generated Sh 879,680,801 after the sale of 17,442 bags of coffee across various grades, as two brokers New KPCU and Alliance Berries Limited, presented 45 percent of the total. The price reflected an increase compared to last week’s Sh 692.5 million after the sale of 14,975 bags. A report…
DP Kindiki directs the contractor to ensure speedy, quality works at Nithi Bridge.
The Mountain Journal The construction of the Sh7.5 billion Nithi Bridge has commenced, with the contractor directed to accelerate works while maintaining quality and safety standards on the project, expected to end decades of deadly accidents at the crossing. The 880-metre bridge, which will rise 100 metres above the Nithi River, will link Marima and…
More Counties seek to replicate Kirinyaga’s e-Water Model to Supply Clean Water to Underserved Communities.
Kirinyaga County’s e-water model is gaining traction, with counties and neighbouringcountries seeking to replicate the project in providing reliable and affordable cleanwater to underserved communities.A delegation from Kajiado County is the latest to visit the breakthrough project to learnfrom its digital system that ensures users access and only pay for the water they use.The project…
Illicit alcohol a threat to Kenya’s Future-DP Kindiki
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says illicit alcohol has been classified among the top threats to Kenya’s existence, revealing more stringent measures being rolled out to curb the menace. Owing to the reclassification of the harmful drinks, Prof. Kindiki said the Office of the Deputy President is coordinating a national response to ensure…
Boda boda riders’ protest brings activities to a halt in Kiria ini market
The Mountain Journal Hell broke loose in the busy Kiria-ini market after rowdy boda boda operators demonstrated and blocked the public service vehicles from accessing their terminals in protest to a hit-and-run incident. The boda boda operators protested following yesterday’s hit-and-run incident where one of their own lost his life after the fatal accident. They…
Mathioya grade 9 candidates get mathematical sets from Njathi
The Mountain Journal Njathi Mwenga has distributed mathematical sets to Grade 9 candidates across the 56 public primary schools in Mathioya. The distribution of the much needed mathematical sets followed passionate requests from parents and the management of the learning institutions to help pupils adequately prepare for their KJSEA examinations starting on 26th October. “Beyond…
DP Kindiki: We will not tolerate “lazy” contractors doing shoddy work at taxpayers’ expense
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned contractors hired to build roads and deliver other key government projects that they risk being arrested if they do not take their work seriously. Speaking at Marimanti in Tharaka Nithi County where he launched the upgrading to bitumen standards of Marimanti-Kibung’a – Mukuyuni Road, Prof Kindiki…
Comfort Homes, a real estate company, bags a top award from Starbrands Organisation in Nairobi
Prof.Chris Mutembei Vice Chancellor, East African University, presents the Best affordable Land acquisition Award to Comfort Homes Director Hezekiah Kariuki during Starbrand Awards in Nairobi. The Mountain Journal The Company Founder Director Hezekiah Kariuki arrived at the event accompanied by Senior Staff to represent the two of their Companies, Comfort Homes, and Together as One,…
Murang’a heads to court over interruption of health services
Murang’a Government heads to court over interruption of health services The Murang’a County Government heads to court seeking orders that would facilitate the restoration of the Afya KE system, three days after health services were disrupted after the disconnection of a digital platform. James Thuku, the Attorney at the County Government, seeks for court order…
Kindiki frames 2027 race as contest between workers and noisemakers
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has framed the 2027 General Election as a contest between development and political rhetoric, urging voters in Kirinyaga County to judge leaders by their record and reject electoral violence. Speaking during public engagements in Ndia and Gichugu on Friday, Prof Kindiki said the election would pit competing ideas…
