Pay the media pending bills
The Mountain Journal Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has accused the government of frustrating media houses by failing to settle pending bills owed to them through government advertisements. He said the move by the government is one of the strategies employed to frustrate the media organisation presently struggling financially over the non-payment of the dues. Speaking…
The coffee market fetch Sh 1.4 billion in the weekly auction
The coffee market fetched Sh 1.4 billion after the auction of 29,098 bags during the weekly auction. Last week, the market earned Sh 1.4 billion after the sale of 31,568 bags of the commodity. At the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE), reports indicate that Ibero Kenya led the buyers after it bought 13,408 bags of coffee, …
Laikipia political landscape taking shape
The Mountain Journal A new political formation is taking shape in Laikipia, with the former woman representative, Catherine Waruguru, recognising the Deputy Governor Reuben Kamuri as a leader, pointing out mistakes in the devolved unit. Waruguru, who is contesting for the Gubernatorial position in the next general election, said Kamuri was one of the few…
KTDA factories net Sh 1.6 billion at the tea auction
The Mountain Journal in Mombasa The small holder tea factories in the week netted a payment of Sh 1.6 billion after the offer of 4,786,217 kgs of tea through the Mombasa Tea Auction. The payment to the factories under the KTDA management reflected an increase compared to last week’s of Sh 1.5 billion after the…
Waiguru Boosts Kariti Residents with socio economic empowerment items
The Mountain Journal Residents of Kariti Ward, Ndia, in Kirinyaga County received a major boost on Thursday afterGovernor Anne Waiguru distributed a wide range of socio-economic empowerment items aimedat improving livelihoods, supporting farmers and expanding access to essential services.The items issued included avocado and macadamia seedlings, water project materials, and sportsequipment, tents and chairs for…
Relief to university staff and researchers
The Mountain Journal Academic and research staff in public universities and research institutions will now retire between 60 and 75 years, depending on rank, employment type, and disability status, under new guidelines issued by the Public Service Commission (PSC). In the new guideline, the non-teaching staff will retire at 60 years, while those registered as…
Ndindi opens a technical college in his Kiharu backyardÂ
The Mountain Journal Kiharu Technical and Vocational College (Kiharu TVC) was officially launched by the local MP, Ndindi Nyoro. The MP also opened the Mwai Kibaki Tuition Block, named after the former President Mwai Kibaki, owing to recognition of his deeds. Speaking at the institution in the Kiambugi area of Gaturi ward, Ndindi said the…
The auditor general office to audit the schools funds, to ensure compliance
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Education stakeholders have been advised to enhance sound finance and procurement systems and comply with the laid-down requirements, as the office of the Auditor General has been assigned the role of inspecting the books of accounts. In the virtual meeting, presided over by the head of the Public Service, Mr Felix…
SRC working with 41 counties to comply with court directive on wage bill
The Mountain Journal The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is collaborating with 41 county governments on the strategies to achieve sustainable wage bills to comply with a High Court ruling that requires counties to dedicate 35 percent of their budget on wage bill by 2030. The commission’s chairman, Sammy Chepkwony, observed that the wage bill…
Commission for University Education allows Outspan Global University to enrol students
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Oustpan Global University (OGU)is the 84th university in Kenya after the Commission for University Education (CUE) issued a letter of Interim Authority . The university has been around for 26 years since it was founded as a nursing college, and has become among the most respected in the country, owing to…
