New KPCU on the spot of the MPs

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The New KPCU has been on the spot after the parliament unearthed extensive financial and administrative irregularities of more than Sh 1billion, in unsupported expenditure and unlawful staff retention practices. National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture (PIC-SSAA) chaired by Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe, interrogated New KPCU’…

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Inquiry committee alleges of glaring concerns on tea pricing in east and west

 The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke A task force instituted to establish the cause of the disparity in the tea prices has recommended reduction of the production costs,  among other radical interventions. The tea pricing inquiry committee recommended an independent audit on adherence and compliance to legislation on the licensing of factories by the Tea Board of…

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Poll survey outlines the hardworking Principal Secretaries

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke A poll survey has earmarked the best performing Principal Secretaries based on the projects undertaken through their ministries.  In the polls the best 20 include Interior and National Coordination Dr Raymond Omollo at 69.7 percent, for his  consistent delivery on key mandates, effective coordination across agencies, and his results-driven approach within…

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MKU continues to shine in sports and creative arts

Prof. Simo Gicharu – Chairman & Founder, MKU By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) Vice Chancellor, Prof Deogratius Jaganyi says there is a strong, positive correlation between academic excellence and physical co-curricular activities, as co-curricular activities improve cognitive functions like concentration and memory, and develops discipline and time management skills.  Speaking during the MKU’s…

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MKU holds 28th graduation ceremony in Thika

Photo/From right: Mount Kenya University Vice-Chancellor Prof Deogratius Jaganyi, MKU Chairman Prof Simon Gicharu, and CPA Dr Aurelia Rono, Principal Secretary, State Department for Parliamentary Affairs and the guest speaker during the MKU’s 28th graduation , present a Sh6.5 million  cheque to Samburu Member of County Assembly (MCA), Hon Lawrence Lorunyei Ekiru as the most outstanding Alumni ….

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Coffee market fetches Sh1.2 billion as buyers offers better prices

The Mountain Journal The coffee market continued to offer the farmers better prices, after the weekly auction fetched Sh1.2 billion after the sale of 19,583 bags, registering the highest consignment since October 1.  The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) reports indicated that coffee brokers Alliance Berries Limited and Kirinyaga Slopes affiliated factories achieved the highest prices…

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Heat looms in tea sector as Government moves to ensure adherence to the Tea Act 

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke A major crisis is looming in the tea small holder tea factories after the government ordered  KTDA directors holding direct and indirect commercial interests with other companies to relinquish their positions within 30 days. The Ministry of Agriculture has directed the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) to ensure there is full…

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