Majority of Kenyan schools have no adequate resources in terms of infrastructure to seamlessly implement CBC, says association of non-public institutions By James Wakahiu Private universities want Junior Secondary as proposed in the new Competency Based Curriculum (CBC)’s 2-6-3-3-3 system to be domiciled in primary schools instead of in secondary schools. The National Association of Private…
The Mountain Journal County governments have asked for direct partnership with development partners in order to speed up the implementation of programs and projects in the counties. In a round table meeting between the Council of Governors (COG) and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) led by its Co- Chair Bill Gates, the COG Chair…
The Mountain Journal Former tea directors claim the factories are indebted to a tune of Sh18 billion followed by unexplained expenses. The former officials from Mt Kenya region alleged that the directors’ expenses had risen in many of the factories from between Sh8 million to Sh12 Million annually. In a meeting at Golden Palm Hotel,…
The Mountain Journal Coffee farmers in Kirinyaga County are set to reap big as the county government implements a massive revitalization program in the sector. The program whose objective is increasing coffee production and productivity within smallholder systems targets 18 coffee factories within seven Farmers’ Cooperative Societies in the county The program…
The Mountain Journal More than 12 constituencies are intending to embrace labour based contracts in the implementation of the development projects once National Government Constituency Development funds are reinstated. NG-CDF Committees mainly from Rift Valley led by their MPs toured Kiharu constituency on a bench-marking tour of projects implemented through the labour-based contract. The…
The Mountain Journal . Mount Kenya University Board Chairman Prof. Simon Gicharu handed over media equipment to boost training at the institution. In an event held at the University’s main Campus Thika, Prof. Gicharu called on media and film students to utilize the new technology to build capacity in their pursuit of professional excellence. Prof….
The Mountain Journal Kenyans have been warned against self-medication instead they should get treatment in health facilities. The call by health workers came following tens of people diagnosed with diseases after laboratory tests. Dr Willy Kanyagia said it was disturbing that thousands of people flock into chemists buying drugs for self medication. The sentiments were expressed…
