The Mountain Journal Former Laikipia Governor Lands New Role at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology has appointed former Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi as a Policy Research Fellow. The university said the appointment was as a result of Mr Mruiithi’s contribution in public service particularly in developing new approaches to small project implementation in the…
Long queues at Murang’a Lands Registry remains a major concern, says Maina The Mountain Journal Mental health issues are causing untold suffering in Murang’a mostly due to the unending process of sharing of family properties. In Kamahuha village in Murang’a South, a family is facing disturbances following an unending process in the sub division of…
The Mountain Journal A programme has been established to involve youth in coffee farming following the threat of low production in Murang’a County. A visibility study conducted three years ago blamed the low production of farmers aged 60 years and above dominating the sector leading to low production. In efforts to address the low production,…
The Mountain Journal Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria has rubbished a section of political leaders in Murang’a and Nyeri who are pressuring EACC to taint his image to block him from being the Mt Kenya spokesman. He said he remains a strong person to be the Mt Kenya region political kingpins to guide the…
The Mountain Journal Shock gripped Kagaa village, Murang’a after a rental house was discovered converted to a brewery with poisonous liquor confiscated. During the raid conducted by police from Kenol market, the brewer and his employees fled leaving behind products in crates. There was a box full of assorted bottle tops with local administrators hinting…
The Mountain Journal President William Ruto has appointed Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru to the newly established National Climate Change Council in the wake of her ongoing campaigns to address climate-related challenges. Waiguru’s has been on a relentless campaign for the country to adopt interventions for climate change mitigation following a severe drought, the country’s worst…
The centre of hospitality By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University Rwanda (MKUR) has been voted the country’s best training institution in hospitality and tourism. The announcement was made during an awarding ceremony of the “Rwanda Tourism Excellence Awards 2022.” The event, hosted at the Kigali Convention Centre, was also a culmination of the Rwanda Tourism…
By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) has unveiled its Nakuru campus as a centre of excellence for Animal Health, Agriculture and Education science. This will contribute to the national pursuit of food security, an agenda in line with United Nations Sustainable Goals. MKU Vice Chancellor Prof. Deo Jaganyi says the initiative has resulted in…
Just In Several lives have just been lost in an accident involving a number of Matatus and a trailer at Ng’ata Bridge Nakuru county. Initial report indicate 7 people dead and 10 in a crucial condition, according to police reports. More details to follow. www.themountainjournal.co.ke
By James Wakahiu Private universities in eastern and central Africa have been advised to explore growth and collaboration opportunities in the region instead of just focusing on their national campuses. “The East African Community has recently grown with joining of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to seven partner States and an expanded market…
