Murang’a to have access to Aberdare forest as part of promoting eco tourism
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The National Government has allowed the establishment of four gates in the Aberdare Forests through Murang’a, as part of promoting eco tourism and accelerating conservation. In a joint meeting between the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife and Murang’a County Government, it was agreed that the gates will be established at Gatare,…
Tea market fetch Sh880 million, as price of the commodity declines
Sean Ngirichi/The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Tea auctions continued to post low returns to the growers following the effects of climate change, as tea factories registered Sh 880.7 million, after the sale of 3,609,634 kgs. The payments to the 70 factories is less compared to Sh 816.5 million of the last week at the Mombasa Tea…
Kenyatta University Graduands shine
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke There was pop and dance during the Kenyatta University’s 56th graduation where 5,600 graduates were conferred with degrees and awarded diplomas. In the graduation 39 graduands were conferred with PhDs in various disciplines. Kenyatta University is ranked among the universities with a growing number of postgraduate scholars, including those in PhD…
Lake Ol Bolossat back to life after decades of environmental destruction
Sean Ngirichi/The Mountain Journal Major interventions have been employed by the stakeholders to fast track conservation of Lake Ol Bolossat in Nyandarua, to save it from drying up. The efforts made by the environmentalists have borne fruit, following an increased volume of fresh water draining into the Ewaso Nyiro river that extends to the Laikipia…
Athi water shines in ranking of the state corporations
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Athi Water Works Development Agency has been ranked the best-performing state corporation in Kenya according to the latest Kenya Track Survey 2025. The second runner up was Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KURA), National Irrigation Authority (NIA), Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC). Athi Water Chairman Charles Karondo celebrated the ranking saying they will…
Marathoner Chepngetich suspended for doping suspicions
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich in the women’s race of the 2020 London Marathon By AFP uth Chepngetich, the Kenyan who shattered the women’s marathon world record last year, has been suspended on suspicion of doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit said on Thursday.
Kiharu MP blasts Treasury CS for misleading Kenyans on high cost of fuel
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke’ Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro blasts Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi (Treasury) Opiyo Wandayi (Energy) and Davis Chirchir( Transport) for giving contradicting responses from EPRA regarding the adjustment of the fuel prices. Already, Public Service Vehicles (PSV) operators are expected to increase fares following the price adjustments. The lawmaker continued castigating the government…
Coffee market fetch Sh316 million for farmers
By Sean Ngirici/The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The coffee market has continued posting declining payment to the growers during the weekly auction. The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) on Tuesday posted a sale of Sh 316.1 million following the auction of 5,818 bags, being low compared to that of the previous week of Sh376 million. In the…
Police inspector praised for exemplary on community service as he retires
Retired Inspector Patrick Indimuli with Family members During his Farewell party held at Kiambu AP headquarters. By James Wakahiu While the National Police Service has been on the global focus, with the United Nations criticizing the recent crackdown and lethal use of force during recent demonstrators, one police officer was being celebrated in Kiambu county…
Murang’a eyes on improving health, and youth programme
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke In a major boost to healthcare and youth empowerment, the County Government of Murang’a today officially launched two landmark initiatives: the expansion of Murang’a County Referral Hospital (MCRH) and the graduation of the third cohort of the Murang’a Youth Service (MYS). The twin events were presided over by Governor Irungu Kang’ata,…
