Embu leaders defend Kindiki as they warn ODM
The Mountain Journal in Embu A section of leaders in Mt Kenya have asked the ODM leadership to stop pushing the region into a tight corner in a strategy to occupy the position of the deputy president held by Prof Kithuire Kindiki. The leaders led by the Public Service Cabinet Secretary Godfrey Ruku, Embu Governor…
Coffee farmers lauds return of vibrant Coffee Research Institute
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Youthful coffee leaders have lauded the passage of Coffee Bill 2023 outlining the move as a major milestone in the coffee sector, following the policy to revive the defunct Coffee Board of Kenya (CBK) and the Coffee Research Institute (CRI). The farmers leaders led by Godffrey Kanyiri and Esbon Mwangi from…
Tea factories fetch Sh 1.58 billion at the Mombasa Tea Auction
The small holder tea factories under KTDA management this week netted Sh 1.58 billion after the auction of 4,467,844 kgs or 63,820 packages, in the weekly sale. Last week, the factories fetched similar amount after the sale of 4.5 million kgs In a report by Bicorn Exim Limited ( Tea Brokers) reflects that factories in…
Kirinyaga rolls out organic farming targeting tomato farming
Tomato farmers in Kirinyaga County are adopting safer and more sustainable methodsof controlling destructive crop pests following an intensive county-led training forfarmers.The training, rolled out across 11 tomato-growing wards, has equipped farmers withpractical skills in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) reducing reliance on harmfulsynthetic chemicals while safeguarding farmer health, crop quality and the environment.The training initiated…
Coffee market nets Sh 1.6 billion in the weekly auction
The Mountain Journal The Kenya coffee sector this week made a whopping Sh 1.6 billion after the auction of 31,173 bags in the weekly market at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) In the market, 19 local and international coffee buyers participated, with 12 coffee brokers presented 6,340 bags of grade AA, 14,440 grade AB and…
MP Jane Kagiri to table a bill to block unneccesary food imports
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Import of the agriculture produce from the neighbouring countries has irked an MP, who is seeking to introduce a local content bill in parliament to institure policies for the benefit of the local farmers The Laikipia MP Jane Kagiri says a local content bill will give preference to the local farm…
Kenya tea farmers got Sh1.58 billion after the sale of 4.5 million kgs
editor@themountainjournal.co.keThe Mombasa Tea Auction this week auctioned 10,473,684 kgs, sourced from five countries, as the KTDA factories offered 4,546,424kgs.In the market Imenti factory offered 79,516kgs , Kimunye 85,980kgs, Gathuthi 78,836kgs , Githongo 54,068kgs, Kiegoi 65,276kgs , Gacharage 47,033kgs, Ndima 37,400kgs , Kathangariri 73,676kgs, Mununga 50,300kgs.Others were Ngere 85,556kgs and Rukuriri 47,760kgs that achieved the premier…
Governor Muthomi points at ODM
The Mountain Journal Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki has told off the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)party over its demands to have the deputy president position in the yet to begin talks aimed at forming a coalition, saying the seat has an able occupant who has served his boss and President, William Ruto diligently. Speaking in…
Kimeli and Kiprono finally in Wamunyoro village after cycling from Eldoret to Nyeri
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Residents of Wamunyoro village in Mathira, were thrilled to receive two cyclists from Eldoret who rode with a passion of visiting the home of the DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua. The Leonard Kiprono from Elgeyo Marakwet and Stanley Kimeli from Uasin Gishu, cycled from Eldoret to Nyeri and were celebrated for demonstrating…
Retired educationist revisits seminary 70 years later
Photo: Father Rector In Charge at Kiserian Junior Seminary, Rev Joseph Waratho (seated centre,left) with some of his students when they welcomed a former teacher at the school, Mr Gabriel Gaitho (seated, centre). Mwalimu Gaitho (92 years) taught at the institution in 1956. Photo; Courtesy. By James Wakahiu A retired teacher and longtime educationist, Mr…
