Coffee market fetch Sh1.4 billion after sale of 22,549 bags
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) traded 22,549 bags of coffee that earned farmers in estates and cooperatives a total of Sh 1.4 billion. The weekly sale achieved more than 18,341 bags that were sold in the last week. Gachatha Factory in Nyeri County, presented by Alliance Berries Ltd. The 78-bag lot…
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’…
Kindiki-We Must Preserve our Culture and Native Languages
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says local cultures and languages are critical to national development, calling for their preservation in the wake of technological advancement and other emerging threats. Prof. Kindiki said Kenya is founded on strong cultural values that must be protected at all costs to ensure a prosperous and advanced nation….
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…
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…
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…
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 ….
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…
Heat looms in tea sector as Government moves to ensure adherence to the Tea ActÂ
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…
Kiharu MP reward heads with a trip to Dubai for better performance
The Mountain Journal Five primary school heads from Kiharu constituency have been facilitated with a trip to Dubai for posting impressive results in the national examinations. The heads led by Mrs Beatrice Wachira of Technology Primary School in Murang’a benefited from the trip following the promise made by area MP Ndindi Nyoro in a strategy…
