Rivalry among the tea factories emerges over the bonus payment disparities as KTDA releases payments to growers
The Mountain Journal Factories in the Mt Kenya region registered a significant drop in the tea bonus payout, as those in the western region got minimal relief. The drop in the East is attributed to the impact of the tea levy, among other costs of production experienced during the year 2025/2026, and farmers seek clarification….
Relief for rice farmers as Waiguru commits to rehabilitate on-farm roads in the Vast Mwea irrigation scheme.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has committed to rehabilitate roads in the vast Mweairrigation scheme which have been in deplorable condition for a long time.Speaking during a meeting with rice farmers and local leaders, Waiguru said though maintenanceof the on-farm roads lies with the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) which manages the ricescheme, the delay in rehabilitation…
Relief to coffee farmers with the proposal for a speciality coffee auction
The Mountain JournalKenya coffee sector is set for a speciality coffee auction facility in six monthsPresident William Ruto, in a town hall meeting during the Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Summit, attended by thousands of farmers drawn from various sectors within the agriculture docket, said Sh 100 million will be allocated for the establishment of…
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 liquorÂ
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. Â 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…
