Celebrations as Kang’ata commission’s Nyakianga Level Four Hospital
The Mountain Journal After decades of Mathioya residents searching for treatment in far-flung public and private health facilities for decades, they have a sigh of relief upon the completion of Nyakianga Level Hospital. Through the initiative of the Murang’a County Government, the facility built from scratch replaces the Nyakianga Health Centre that was opened 49…
Mt. Kenya Elders endorse DP Kindiki as the region’s Spokesman, vow to protect their unity
The Mountain JournalThousands of elders from Mt. Kenya have endorsed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as the region’s spokesman promising to support him in ensuring development of the region.The elders also declared not to allow any leader to divide the region, resolving to ensure lasting unity among their communities.In a historic declaration at the revered Kirigiti…
Coffee and tea nets Sh 1.6 billion in a week
The Mountain Journal The smallholders in the coffee and tea industries pocketed Sh 1,645,620,385.01 after the auction of their produce in the auction markets in the week. At the Mombasa tea auction, the smallholder factories under the KTDA management sold 2,596,542 that netted Sh 914,424,196.14. According to the EATTA, Factories that achieved the best price…
Organic fertiliser available in Murang’a
The Mountain Journal Murang’a County government, through a strategic partnership with experts, has managed to produce organic fertilizer from the organic waste at the Mitumbiri Sanitary Landfill. The local Governor Irungu Kang’ata made the announcement on Friday as he celebrated the milestone that led to the conversion of organic waste into organic fertilizer at the …
MKU sends sixth group of nursing apprentices to Germany
Photo/MKU Vice Chancellor Prof Deogratius Jaganyi (right) gifts one of the 21 nursing apprentices bound for Germany during a send-off ceremony held at the Mwai Kibaki Convention Centre at the institution’s main campus in Thika town on Thursday, September 17th 2026. Photo; Courtesy Youth urged to create jobs and seize any opportunities amid scarcity as…
Kindiki assures Mwea farmers that the state will buy their rice as he inspects road projects
The Mountain Journal Tarmacking of the Kangiciri- Karira Hospital- Ngurubani road in Mwea Constituency is on its final stages. This section is part of a 65 kilometer transport corridor traversing Kirinyaga Central, Ndia and Mwea Constituencies, the Mutithi-Kagio/Baricho- Getuya-Kagumo-Kiamaina-Gathuthuma-Gatwe/Kimicha-Canal/Ndaba-Kangai-Kandongu- Kangiciri- Karira Hospital- Ngurubani Mosque Road, which is 86% complete, 56 km already blacktop, project…
Together As One Credit Plans car dealers summit on digital marketing, reveals CEO Hezekiah Kariuki.
The Mountain Journal Together as One Credit is planning to host thousands of players in the Motor vehicle sales across the Country to empower the Entrepreneurs with Digital Marketing Skills. Announcing the plans From his Nairobi Headquarters office, Together as one Credit Founder Hezekiah Kariuki said the company is committed to host Car dealers and…
Waiguru Asks Mt Kenya Not to Put Itself Into a “Hole” by AbandoningGovernment for Opposition
The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has asked Mt Kenya residents not abandongovernment for the opposition, cautioning that the region risks isolating itself politically.Speaking after officially opening Kavote dispensary in Karumandi Ward, GovernorWaiguru said an analysis of voting patterns across Mt. Kenya showed the region stoodto lose significantly should it turn its back on…
Avocado waste irks the Murang’a residents for years under watch of Nema
The Mountain Journal The authorities came face to face with the effects of dumping of avocado waste in unused quarry mines and open grounds in parts of Murang’a, which forced hundreds of residents to protest. During the visit NEMA was accused of failing to act as the environmental pollution happened under its watch,a trend that…
City Businessman Peterson Njomo emerges a frontrunner in the race to succeed Gichugu MP Gichimu Githinji.
Photo: Peterson Njomo The Mountain JournalAs the 2017 general election draws nearer, In Gichugu Constituency In Kirinyaga County, the battle lines have already been drawn, City Businessman Peterson Njomo has put and sustained a sprited political fight , emerging as the most visible front runner in the race to Succeed the incumbent MP Gichimu Githinji…