The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru says there is an urgent need for more interventions to accelerate the pace of progress against cancer in the country in the wake of rising deaths. Waiguru said cancer continues to be an enormous public health challenge across the country with the economic burden of the disease both…
By James Wakahiu The man-eater hyenas of Juja; a sad tale of tears and grief for fear-gripped residents Hyena mauling cases are not new for villagers in Juja sub-county, Kiambu County, as scores of innocent locals have lost their lives in the jaws of the hounds and others left with life-threatening injuries. Clans of hyenas…
The Mountain Journal Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has owned up to the challenges facing the health sector leading to protests by a section of the residents. Kangata admitted that the concerns and challenges raised by the residents related to the health department are under investigation. He said the challenges experienced ranging from shortage of drugs…
Harvesting of sorghum is looming in Murang’a County with a ready market at the East African Breweries Limited(EABL). Governor Irungu Kang’a says the county government has negotiated for a price of an acre for Sh50,000 up from Sh30,000 for 10 bags of maize. A kilogramme will cost Sh48. The introduction of sorghum is to ensure…
MKU emerges among the top 10 universities in Kenya By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) has been ranked among the top 10 best universities and the second best private university in Kenya. In Africa, the institution has been ranked at position 258 out of more than 2,000 universities after improving from position 16 to…
