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 awardsÂ
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…
Mount Kenya University (MKU) steps up to sharpen PhD studies in the country
The Mountain Journal Five students who graduated with PhDs from Mount Kenya University (MKU) last week said the journey to achieve their dreams was full of challenges, but they appreciate the support they got to accomplish it. Benson Nyamweya Omwario, Amos Andama Nyamoko, Susan Wanjiku Mugo, Lilian Lwaya Elijah and Loise Kuria Nyakeru, said only …
 Respected corporate leader tips fresh MKU graduates
Photo/ Dr Julius Kipngetich in a tree planting at MKU during 29th graduation ceremony The Mountain Journal The youth should not rely only on employment opportunities created by others but they should look for solutions to challenges facing the community and craft their own undertaking. Dr Julius Kipngetich, the Group CEO of Jubilee Holdings Ltd,…
