Am ready to lead the onslaught against the illicit brew merchants, says Kindiki
Prof. Kindiki said it is a total war against the menace involving respective state departments and agencies. The Mountain Journal Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning to rogue merchants behind the manufacture and distribution of illicit liquor that their days are numbered, as they will not be allowed to continue wreaking…
State ready to deal with merchants of illicit liquor
The Mountain Journal The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed officers tasked with leading the war against illicit brews to enforce the law without fear or favour, cautioning against laxity and compromise. The DP said those who will be found to have abetted the production, distribution or sale of the harmful drinks anywhere…
Government continues to invest in increasing and expanding KMTC campuses
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has announced that the national government will continue to invest in opening more KMTC campuses in Kenya and expanding the facilities and capacities of the existing ones. Kindiki says this is informed by the government’s recognition of the crucial contribution that the medical colleges make in producing…
Illegal school levies drive learners from class
The Mountain JournalPublic schools have hatched a scheme to charge illegal levies that have pushed hundreds of learners out of classrooms.The illegal levies have thrown the constitutional promise of free and compulsory basic education out of the window as thousands lack the ability to pay.A survey by Elimu Bora that covered 388 parents, guardians and…
Kindiki declares total fight against harmful alcoholic drinks, warns against political interference
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has declared a relentless fight against harmful alcoholic drinks across Mt. Kenya region and the whole country, saying all respective government agencies have been roped in in the war.The Second in Command said it is not going to be business as usual as lives of young people are…
Three suspects caught with 32 stolen mobile phones in Nairobi
The Mountain Journal Police have arrested three suspects behind a syndicate of theft of mobile phones and laptops in Nairobi as they investigated a last year’s incident that happened in Murang’a. The trio were cornered by DCI following a break-in last year into a motor vehicle in Murang’a East Sub-County, where valuables were stolen, and…
Warning: Never use matrimonial houses as collateral for a loan
The Mountain Journal Comfort Homes Director Hezekiah Kariuki Cautions Citizens against using their Matrimonial Houses as collateral. The financial advisor says it’s sad to see families being evicted by mainstream financial institutions after using the property they live in as security for huge debts. “It’s critical to first weigh the risk and the ability to…
Laikipia County on the spot over holding Sh 49 million in employees’ statutory deductions
The Mountain Journal Laikipia County Government suffered a shame after the Senate questioned Laikipia over KSh49.8 million deducted from water company employees. The amount was never remitted to their pension schemes, alongside a Sh6.3 million shortfall in customer deposits. This week, the Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds grilled Governor Joshua Irungu’s…
Rukuriri took the lead in bonus payments
Rukuriri Tea Factory led in tea bonus payments this year, with farmers allocated Sh 50 per kilogram of green leaf processed in the period 2025/2026. In the year 2025/2026, the smallholder factories under the KTDA management processed more than 1,094,710,523.06 kg of green leaf, which reflected a drop from 1,144,364,053.46 kgs that was registered in…
Kindiki Warns Lazy Road Contractors, Promises Stern Action
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned contractors slowing down completion of critical roads and other infrastructural projects, saying they will be kicked out for sleeping on their jobs. Prof. Kindiki said there is no room for lazy contractors who are not fulfilling their agreements yet Kenyans are eagerly waiting to benefit from…