Government give young writers a chance to prove their worth The Mountain Journal A group of Kenyan writers have called on the government to give upcoming authors and publishers a chance in partnerships when vetting books for the new curriculum. Led by Andrew Maina of Kendeka Prize for African Literature, the writers said the…
Parents laud partnership with MKU By James Wakahiu More than 50 learners from General Kago Primary School in Thika town set to join Form One have been gifted with boxes to help them carry clothes, books and other personal effects as they join various secondary schools. The beneficiaries, most of them from Kiandutu slums in…
The Mountain Journal Murang’a County Government has disbursed more than Sh140 million to support needy students proceed with their secondary education. The 19,000 learners received the support from Governor Irungu Kang’ata as promised during his inauguration ceremony. In a ceremony attended by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Kang’ata said he will continue with the 3,000 students under Nyota Zetu Scholarship initiated by…
The Mountain Journal A US based foundation will partner with Murang’a County Government to support revamping of the coffee sector among other initiatives. The MLIFE Foundation team held consultative meetings with leadership in Murang’a focusing on increased coffee production through introducing the crop to the youth. He said the partnership in the coffee sector will…
Professor George Magoha passes on at Nairobi Hospital this evening after getting cardiac arrest.
The Mountain Journal team in Kiambu There is a huge cry in Kiambu over the declining state of the health sector with senior managers accused of sabotage. The residents are calling on Governor Kimani Wamatangi to intervene to save the sector sinking into the drain. Wamatangi when he visited on Friday last week got a…
MKU is a top destination for students looking for courses in the Kenya and beyond By James Wakahiu First Year students joining universities have been told to change their mindsets from working alone to pass exams as they did in secondary schools to seeking help and collaborations with fellow students and lecturers in campuses…
By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya university held its annual strategic directors’ workshop themed “unleashing campuses and ODeL centres full potential for optimal performance”. The 3 -days workshop was held in Nakuru city this week. The event was graced by the MKU founder and chairman, Prof Gicharu, The Chairman of the University Council ,Prof Serem and…
The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru has urged President William Ruto not to be distracted by threats from the opposition leaders to hold demonstrations against Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)’s conduct in the recently concluded general elections.Waiguru was speaking on Sunday at Kerugoya Stadium during interdenominational thanksgiving in which President Ruto was the Chief Guest.The governor, who…
The Mountain Journal New cards to register persons living with disabilities have been introduced, upon discovery that undeserving individuals have been enrolled and getting benefits. National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) Chairperson Dr Joyce Mutinda said a new registration form has been introduced to guide the registration process designed to kick out the rogue beneficiaries. She spoke…
