Scores missing as India landslides kill 158

By BBC The death toll from the massive landslides that have hit the southern Indian state of Kerala has now crossed 158, with officials saying 187 people are still missing. Rescue operations, that had halted late Tuesday night, resumed on Wednesday morning. The landslides are the worst disaster to hit the state since 2018, when…

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Don’t copy Kenyans, hunger protests may have unintended consequences in Nigeria – Tajudeen warns

Story by Abdulrazaq Adebayo With few days to the planned nationwide hunger protests in the country, Nigerians have been warned against copying the recent protests in Kenya, as it could have unintended and detrimental consequences. Ambassador Ibrahim Tajudeen Shola issued the warning in a statement in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Sunday. While asserting…

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Murang’a youth graduates from MYS

The Mountain Journal  Seven hundred Murang’a Youth Service (MYS) graduated after they sat for National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) examination after they were engaged in paid community work.  Governor Irungu Kang’ata celebrated the youth  for their patience as pioneers as they dedicated themselves as they served the community through opening of the drainage system after…

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Opinion: The Kenya parliament

By EUTYCHUS NGECHU KIMEMIA Kenya stands on the brink of disaster due to poor legislation. The August House, once a beacon of sanctity, integrity, and efficiency, has degenerated into a den of dealers, self-seekers, and a confused, greedy lot devoid of patriotism. This institution, meant to represent the public, has failed its constituents. Barely do we witness…

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Campaigns for KTDA Holding top positions gains momentum, as IEBC stop election in zone three following riots

The Mountain Journal  Campaigns for KTDA Holding leadership have gained momentum in the counties, with candidates holding strategic meetings ahead of today’s board members elections. The 12 positions in East and West of Rift Valley have attracted 26 directors with majority holding strategic meetings to pick their own for the lucrative board members positions. Already,…

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