Residents of a part of lower Murang’a in Gaturi area in Kiharu long associated with abnormal floods are heading to a bright future after introduction of two valuable crops. The area has been turned into thriving rice fields as areas on the higher ground got a boost in newly introduced sunflower farming. Retired military man…
By The Mountain Journal A private school in Gatanga sub-county has been ranked the worst performer in the last year KCPE. Gathaithi Sunrise Academy clocked a mean grade of 164.22 that reflected a decline from the previous of 205. Other public-run schools in the list of poor performers are Kariara 168.64, Thungururu 179.32, Kiiri 181.03, …
By The Mountain Journal The body of a man who was among the four people who disappeared in Kitengela area a week ago has been traced in a Murang’a Mortuary. The body of Elijah Obuong which was discovered in the thickets along the banks of Mukungai river positively identified by a relative. The body without…
The Mountain Journal High Court has set free a secondary school student who five years ago was charged with murder of a female colleague. Judge Kanyi Kimondo acquitted Phillip Chege Mwangi who had been charged with the murder of Milka Muthoni Wanjiru in March 2017. In his judgement, Kimondo said from the analysis of…
By The Mountain Journal President Uhuru Kenyatta inspected the construction of the 84 kilometres dual carriage highway to ensure the Sh30 billion is completed in two years. The Project designed to connect Kenya and Ethiopia is expected to be completed in June next year to open the northern region. Two months ago, Transport and Infrastructure…
A week after the residents of Majengo watched their property reduced to ashes by a mysterious fire they finally got help from a Mwangi wa Sammy. Mwangi who witnessed the fire burn their belongings, was back on the site to help the victims and alleviate their suffering. He is the first leader in Laikipia…
By The Mountain Journal Crew An artisan who turned into an environmental crusader in Nanyuki town has and devised ways of converting tonnes of waste at the dumpsite to valuable goods including paving blocks and compost manure is on the verge of getting lucrative supply contracts from the Laikipia county government. Francis Thuti who converts…
Tea farmers at Chinga tea factory have turned up in large numbers to elect new directors to replace the board of directors led by Peter Kanyago. The farmers defied orders by the troubled KTDA to ignore the election. Instead the farmers said they are duty bound to participate in the national event that will give them relief…
By The Mountain Journal Mt Kenya University (MKU) has partnered with partners to champion the restoration of Brackenhurst Forest near Limuru. In the partnership with Nottingham Trent University (NTU) of Sh110 million, MKU Chairman Prof Simon Gicharu said they have transformed various places through tree planting activities, a venture that should be supported by all….
By The Mountain Journal Team Laikipia county assembly has staged a coup that led to the ouster the majority leader Peter Thomi from the position. The leadership of the assembly installed Igwamiti MCA Joseph Kiguru as the new majority leader, according to the communication from the Speaker Patrick Waigwa. Thomi is the MCA Githiga ward…
