African states asked to allocate more funds to science and technology research

By James Wakahiu Delegates at the ongoing international conference on science and technology being held at the Mount Kenya University (MKU) in Thika town yesterday settled down to serious, topical discussions on matters affecting Africa and the world. The second day of the 8th International Interdisciplinary and Inter-Universities Consortium –Africa Conference 2023 saw delegates engage…

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The conference on research and innovation enters the second day at MKU

By James Wakahiu/The Mountain Journal  The eight International Interdisciplinary and Inter-Universities Consortium– Africa Research Conference (8IIIUC-A 2023) Agenda 2063 objectives entered the second day.  The conference chairman Dr Henry Yatich said the participants underscored the importance of peace in promoting food security, entrenching and promoting problem-based innovations with industry.  Yatich called upon the Kenyan Government…

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KIRINYAGA SET TO GET ADDITIONAL BULKY FRESHWATER SUPPLY IN TWO MONTHS

The Mountain JournalA new bulky water supply project is set to benefit 350,000 people inKirinyaga County will be launched in two months.Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary (CS) Alice Wahome,says the Kirinyaga Bulky Water Supply project will give water to fourmajor towns in the county is almost complete.The CS said the project will improve water quantity, quality, and reliabilitywithin…

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KIRINYAGA LAUNCH VACCINATION DRIVE AGAINST RABIES

The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga County has launched a major vaccination exercise to prevent the spread of rabies disease in the County. The county says that there has been a surge in the number of stray dogs and cats thus necessitating an urgent vaccination drive. The annual exercise was launched yesterday by County Executive Member for Agriculture and Livestock Development Dr….

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Kang’ata launches an ambitious programme to ensure the safety of the expectant mothers

The Mountain Journal   Murang’a County Government will be rewarding Sh4,000 to expectant mothers seeking deliveries in public facilities in a strategy to reduce maternal deaths. In a programme launched by Governor Irungu Kang’ata, the registered expectant mothers will be connected with their preferred health facilities through an APP. The beneficiaries of the programme will…

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Mount Kenya University shines

 Becoming an Intercultural Diversity Ambassador  By James Wakahiu Becoming an Intercultural Diversity Ambassador (BIDA) is a joint partnership among Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS), Germany, Mount Kenya University (MKU), Kenya, the Institute of Finance Management (IFM), Tanzania and the University of Zambia which is meant to engage selected students on diversity management. The objective of BIDA is…

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Parliamentarians trooping to Kiharu to learn about the management of projects

The Mountain Journal  The parliamentarians are facilitating their NG CDF committees to Kiharu to learn more about the effective management of NG CDF projects. A fourth delegation of leaders from nine constituencies visited Kiharu under the patronage of MP Ndindi Nyoro to acquire knowledge in the management of  concept. The team learned that the development…

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