Reshuffle in the education and tourism docket as unrest in secondary schools raises concerns
The Mountain Journal The Education Principal Secretary Prof Julius Bitok has been transferred to the department of tourism barely days after he pleaded with the senior school principals to negotiate with defiant learners when they would sit for their examinations. The transfer effected by the Head of the Public Service, Felix Kosei, was reported after…
Unrest: Less than 200 schools affected, education team informs DP Kindiki
The Mountain Journal The Government is taking measures to address the recent cases of unrest in a few senior schools that have resulted in loss of lives, destruction of property, and disruption of learning activities. Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki noted that out of 9,500 schools countrywide, of which 3,200 are boarding schools, less than…
MKU fraternity inspires secondary school girls via mentorship and menstrual health awareness
Students from Kaharo Girls High School, Murang’a county, cheer their guests from MKU College of Health Sciences after a mentorship forum on careers and menstrual health awareness at the school last weekend. The 700 girls also received free packets of sanitary pads on the celebration of World Menstrual Day. PHOTO: Courtesy By James Wakahiu In…
Only a small number of schools are affected by wave of unrest, says PS Bitok
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The government has emphasized that learning in senior schools will proceed uninterrupted, as only 0.8 percent of the institutions are affected by the wave of unrest. Education Principal Secretary Dr Julius Bitok said there were no plans for an unscheduled closure of schools for half term break. “Learning is continuing normally…
Self regulations in macadamia industry being developed
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjoural.co.ke Self-regulations to control the macadamia industry are being developed by AFA with stakeholders asked to list down their concerns seeks the stakeholders inputs centered on improvement of quality, traceability of the product to promote industry-led compliance, ethical conduct, and accountability within the macadamia value chain. The meeting will be held from…
Matiang’i advises on strategies to salvage the education sector
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Jubilee Party deputy leader Dr Fred Matiang’i has proposed strategic measures to save the schools from unrest with the appointment of a Principal Secretary to oversee the implementation of the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC). Other measures are ensuring the heads have resources to run the schools, and listening to the churches and…
Ndindi calls for a review of education calander as a way to end schools unrest
The Mountain Journal Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has stirred controversy on a proposal to review the school calendar to allow two half term breaks in the second term in a way to reduce unrest related to the students. The MP said the Ministry concerned should consider introducing the two holiday breaks followed by a visiting…
Mt Kenya at risk of losing the tea market to the west, with experts pointing at the tea levy
The Mountain Journal Effects of the tea levy have continued to take toll on Kenya tea after the buyers diverted to the west, owing to the implementation of the Sh 2.28 per kg levy at the auction. Reports indicate that the percentage of tea bought from the factories in the east of the rift since…
Calls for national reflection on school strikes, and opposed Ebola quarantine centre in Nanyuki
The Mountain Journal Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has expressed the need for a national reflection that can be achieved if the leaders listened to the public and acted on their needs. The government, he regretted, had failed to respond to many of the issues from the public and instead moved to allow the construction of…
Annual International flower show opens in Nairobi with a call for sustainability market
By James Wakahiu editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kenya has reinforced its position as one of the world’s leading floriculture exporters as industry leaders, government officials, regulators and international trade partners gathered in Nairobi for the opening of the 13th International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX 2026). The African continent’s largest flower industry trade show, held under the theme “Shaping…
