The tea and coffee markets
The Mountain Journal Two agriculture markets generated Sh 2.60 billion at the weekly auctions that attracted local and international buyers compared to Sh Sh 1.816 billion of the previous week reflecting an increase in earnings. In the tea and coffee auctions conducted in Mombasa and Nairobi respectively, the small stakeholders through their factories and cooperative…
Fight on illicit brews focus along the river banks in Laikipia
The Mountain Journal Crackdown on illicit brews has continued within the neighbourhood of Nanyuki town, with police identifying notorious hideouts along the river banks. During the midnight operations, the police raided banks of Kangaita and Likiii rivers where they recovered apparatus used in the illegal distillation, following the public outcry following the increased alcoholism among…
KTDA procures fertiliser for this season
The Mountain Journal Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has procured 99,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer for the 2026/2027 season expected for distribution before the end of the month. KTDA Holding Chairman Enos Njeru announced that the consignment is expected to dock in Mombasa, end of the month before being distributed to the farmers for the…
Police raid Likii river in Nanyuki intercepting illicit brews
The Mountain Journal Police in Nanyuki town raided Likii village destroying apparatus used in preparation of chang’aa among other illicit brews. In an early morning operation, the police combed along the Likii river where they uncovered a brewing den, where they uncovered a fully equipped brewing setup and large quantities of illicit brew. Operation led…
Change of guard at Lenana and Nanyuki national schools
Change of guard at Lenana and Nanyuki national schools The Mountain Journal The impact of students of unrest in over 200 learning institutions is being felt, with two principals having been transferred with one exiting teaching. Lenana School Chief Principal William Kiplagat Kemei has been forced to take early retirement following the students’ strike on…
Njeru: Stakeholders in the tea sector should ignore allegations out to create disunity
The Mountain Journal KTDA Holding directors and the small holder factories chairpersons met in Naivasha where the issues pertaining the alleged payment of Sh 322.5 million took the centre stage. In the two days forum, KTDA Chairman Enos Njeru affirmed the organisation’s commitment to protect the farmers interests, as he rubbished the reports that circulated…
Coffee market improves with average price per bag at Sh 45,730.07
The Mountain Journal The farmers in the cooperatives and estates netted Sh 1.168 billion after 21,223 bags of coffee at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE), in the weekly auction. The increased earnings registered improved prices since the resumption to the trading following the two months recess with more returns compared to Sh 994 million of…
Peace forum initiatives urge leaders to shun divisive politics ahead of 2027 polls
Amb. Mary Wahogo with some of the officials who attended the forum. Photos/Courtesy. The Mountain Journal A peace and development initiative forum has urged political and community leaders to promote peaceful campaigns and elections and avoid utterances that could fuel political intolerance and divisions among Kenyans. Members who met at Theta Hotel, called for responsible…
MKU creative arts team shines at national music festivals with a record haul of medals
Photo/Jubilant Mount Kenya University students raise some of the trophies won at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival at kibabii University, Bungoma county. Photo: Courtesy By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU)’s creative arts groups have once again proven its dominance at the Kenya National Music Festivals, delivering a sterling impressive performance that yielded an…
Comfort Homes and Together as One scoop awards
The Mountain Journal A major real estate company celebrated following being named among the best performing companies in their categories. Comfort Homes awarded for best land acquisition while Together as One for best lending microfinance of the Year Award. On Monday, the employees celebrated the award in a function presided by their CEO Hezekiah Kariuki…
