By The Mountain Journal Science team There is a ray of hope to the mango farmers in Kenya following a research pact between Mount Kenya University (MKU) and the University of West of Scotland on the management of the fruit fly. In the past, Kenyan farmers have been going at a loss following an…
By The Mountain Journal crew Tea growers want the implementation of reforms in the sector without delay, as they petition the government to ensure they get their improved payment starting this month. The farmers from Murang’a who gathered at Kanyenya ini market during a sensation of Tea Act 2020, said they are waiting to get…
Gatanga MP Ngugi Nduati is a committed leader who has gone an extra mile to inspect development projects in the villages, to ensure speedy service delivery. In the past year, Gatanga remains among the developed areas in the country following efforts made by the MP to push for the resources for the benefit of his…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has applauded the British Government for partnering with her county government in delivering socio-economic development programs. The governor spoke at an event where the UK Ambassador to Kenya, Jane Marriot, met with Central Region Economic Bloc (CEREB) counties governors. Waiguru said that the cordial relationship between Kirinyaga County and the UK…
By The Mountain Journal The government has deployed extra security in Maragua town following the looming fear that there is a marauding gang. There have been claims that the gang loitered the town on Monday night and instilled fear in the residents. The gang of young men believed to be under the payroll of a…
The Mountain Journal team in Nairobi The government has put on notice pyramid schemes operating like saccos, with interest to defraud the public of their savings. Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperative Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya said it has come to his knowledge that there are mushrooming pyramid scheme operators fraudulently obtaining money from the public. The…
The Mountain Journal crew Students’ property at St Paul Boys High School, Gathuki ini were consumed by fire on Wednesday morning. In the incident property belonging to 66 students was consumed by the mysterious fire that erupted. A crisis meeting was convened in the school to address the issue, after three blurred images were spotted…
The Mountain Journal team Prof Deogratius Jaganyi has been installed the second Vice Chancellor at Mt Kenya University (MKU). In a colourful ceremony, Prof Jaganyi who worked previously at South Africa’s University of KwaZulu Natal, took over from Prof Stanley Waudo. Waudo retired after steering MKU for a 13-year stint as VC. MKU Founder and…
By The Mountain Journal Hundreds of people in the Mt Kenya region are in support of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) after days of deliberations at Sagana State Lodge. The youth perceived to have been against the report have given indications that they will back the constitutional amendments, due to clauses that they will…
