Jubilee party Kirinyaga county branch Mr Muriithi Kangara has termed Kirinyaga MP Ms Wangui Ngirichi and her Ndia counterpartGeorge Kariuki as enemies of people of Kirinyaga for opposing BBI Billin the national Assembly.He said the two have abandoned their electorate as they pursue their personal interest.Addressing press at Sagana town Mr Wakang’ara described thelegislatures from Mt Kenya…
By The Mountain Journal Murang’a MP Sabina Chege has challenged Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) to develop a local vaccine to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. Chege observed that there are many and qualified scientists who can come up with a vaccine to fight coronavirus and stop relying on other countries for help in terms of…
By The Mountain Journal Crew The accident that occurred along the busy Nyeri- Nyahururu road robbed Laikipia County, three dedicated teachers. The Saturday accident led to the deaths of Mwathi Githuku, the principal at Karaba secondary school, his wife Eunice Njoki, and Thome Day Secondary School Peterson Irungu Mwangi. Njoki was a headmistress at Mariakani…
The Mountain Journal Crew ceo@themountainjournal.co.ke There is a change of guard at the Kenya Medical Practioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) with Dr Davji Ouma Otella elected the new Secretary-General after he defeated the former Dr Hamisi Chibanzi Mwachonda who had been in the acting capacity. Chibanzi a year ago took over the SG mantle…
By The Mountain Journal President Uhuru Kenyatta side carried the day after the BBI Bill was passed by The National Assembly. The bill paves way for a national referendum on the constitution referendum where the residents will give their input. The BBI Bill garnered 224 votes against the opposition by the camp allied to…
Coffee farmers in Murang’a have received impressive payment for their produce in the year 2020/2021. Although no factory registered payment of above Sh100 per kilogramme as has happened in Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Embu and Meru counties, they registered an impressive return as compared to that of the previous years. The best prices follows entry of…
By The Mountain Journal Stakeholders in the livestock industry are seeking the formal appointment of nominees to the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) to enable effective regulation of the sector. The players led by Dr Julius Kamau said the period of the board led by Dr Christopher Wanga expired last month and the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary…
The Mountain Journal Crew A report has exposed the rot in the land management in Nyandarua where churches, politicians, prominent businessmen, and NGOs’ are on the list of shame. In an audit report on land, it has been exposed that thousands of acres of public utility land are in the wrong hands. The audit exposes…
By The Mountain Journal The MCA who was elevated to the position of county executive committee member in charge of water and environment has assumed office. Peter Ole Matunge, an environmentalist was last week vetted and cleared to occupy the position at the Laikipia county government. The CEC from Laikipia North region served as a…
By The Mountain Journal A Task force has been appointed to Design, Development and Implementation of the Tea Standardization of tea prices. The committee chaired by Irungu Nyakera was appointed by Agriculture and Livestock Cabinet Secretary Mr Peter Munya and has two months to come up with a report. Operations of the committee will be…
