Administrators boycott the opening of their office in Kiharu
The Mountain Journal The attempt by the security operative to block the official opening of the Mugoiri Assistant County Commissioner’s office flopped after the Kiharu MP, Ndindi Nyoro, moved and presided over the function. The administrators boycotted the function, as they allowed the public to criticise their move, as the building would accommodate their offices….
A virtual meeting to deliberate on Kenya’s education planned for this week
The Mountain Journal The government has organised a major virtual meeting with school heads, board members, and other key stakeholders across the country to deliberate on a way forward. In meetings for the primary and secondary schools, the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, will engage with Primary and Secondary school…
Assembly summons Murang’a water providers on boundary row
The Mountain Journal The protracted dispute over the proposed boundary review between two water service providers in Murang’a has taken a new twist, with a demand to establish whether the County Government has submitted a memorandum to Wasreb on the matter. This followed major protests by residents in a section of Maragua, who petitioned the…
Government Accelerating Development Projects Worth Billions of Shillings in the Coastal Region-DP Kindiki
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged residents in the coastal region to support President William Ruto’s quest for a second term as the government continues spending billions of money in the projects to improve the region’s economy. Prof. Kindiki said many projects are ongoing in various counties in the region and are…
Family demands justice over the death of a boda boda rider
Tempers flared during the burial of a boda boda rider with the residents in Gatunduguru village in Kahumbu, Murang’a, demanding justice for their kin, killed under a myserious circumstance. They said the death of Samuel Ng’ang’a Mungai,23 years old, should be investigated to establish the motive and the culprits who were involved, as he had…
Tea factories earns Sh 1.8 billion in the auction
The Mountain Journal The weekly tea market fetched Sh 1.8 billion for the smallholder tea factories managed by the KTDA following the auction of 5,020,323 kgs compared to Sh 1.58 billion last week. In the Mombasa Tea Auction with 52 buyers, factories that achieved the premium prices are Mununga, Gathuthi, Kimunye, Rukuriri and Imenti, of…
The state has released Sh7 billion for the New Nithi Bridge as reconstruction commences, says Prof Kindiki
The Mountain Journal The reconstruction of Nithi Bridge is set to commence in the next few weeks, and its completion will speed up the project to avert more deaths along the stretch, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said. The DP said the government has already allocated funds for the construction of a new bridge that…
The government engages more youth in the job market
The Mountain Journal Since September 2022, the Government has been implementing a five-pronged initiative for the creation of jobs and income opportunities for the youth of our country. For the first time in history, we have a sustained, deliberate, intentional and measurable programme to create as many jobs and income opportunities as possible. The Deputy…
MKU Marks 15 Years of Charter Status with Grand Thanksgiving Service
By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) on Sunday, February 22, 2026, held a vibrant Thanksgiving Service at the Mwai Kibaki Convention Centre (MKCC) to celebrate 15 years since the institution was awarded its university Charter. The event, organized by the Office of Chaplaincy, drew together students, staff, and representatives from all religious groups within…
Universities told to prepare early for CBE curriculum intake in 2029
Photo/MKU Christian community leaders examine some of the music equipment, laptops and sound systems donated by MKU founder and Board chairman, Prof Simon Gicharu, to various Christian congregations within the university during MKU’s Thanksgiving celebrations held on Sunday February 22nd at Mwai Kibaki Convention Centre in the campus in Thika town. MKU . Photo:…
