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…
Kindiki orders intensification of fight against illicit alcohol, to hold Special IBEC
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed a fresh inspection of alcohol manufacturing premises to ascertain the current state of compliance with all applicable standards and regulations. The DP said the government is keen to get rid of illicit alcoholic drinks and drugs through strict enforcement of directives and laws to protect Kenyans from…
Key stakeholders meet ahead of tea bonus declaration
The Mountain Journal The ground is set for the tea factories to declare the much-awaited tea bonus for the year 2025/2026, which has caused anxiety among the 800,000 farmers across the counties. In the week, key stakeholders have been meeting, focusing on the presidential directive on outstanding loans by the tea factories. In the week…
Kindiki rallies a united, peaceful Mount Kenya and nation as he declares a comprehensive, ruthless war on illicit alcohol
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has taken the unity message from Mt Kenya West to the East, declaring there is no room for political or regional divisions within the mountain. Speaking at Kiutine Market in Igembe Central, Meru, Kindiki said the message he delivered in Nyeri must also be heard in Meru, insisting…
Waiguru’s water project in Mwea cuts water-borne diseases by 63 percent
The Mountain Journal For years, residents of Mwea in Kirinyaga County, were forced to draw water from irrigationcanals running through the vast rice-growing scheme for drinking, cooking, washing and otherhousehold needs, exposing families to water-borne diseases.However, the story has now changed, with water-borne diseases in the region falling by 63 percent following the implementation of…
Sh6.4 million up for grabs as MKU searches for its most impactful alumni
Who is the Mount Kenya University (MKU) graduate changing lives, transforming communities or making waves on the global stage? MKU Alumni Plaza By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) Alumni Directorate has officially opened nominations for the MKU Alumni Award 2026, calling on the University’s alumni community in Kenya and across the Diaspora to identify…
Kenya’s school potato clubs dig in ahead of World Potato Congress
Hundreds of young Kenyan learners are getting their hands dirty in school gardens as the country prepares to host the World Potato Congress 2026. At FreshCrop Farm in Mwisho wa Lami, Nakuru County, 4K Club members, patron teachers, agriculture officers and the FreshCrop team gathered on Monday for a joint field day aimed at strengthening…
Kindiki urges Mt Kenya leaders to heed elders’ unity call
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Mt Kenya leaders to respect elders and heed their call for unity, saying political differences should not be allowed to tear apart communities with a shared history, interests and aspirations. Prof Kindiki said he had taken seriously the elders’ call for him to spearhead reconciliation and unity in the…
