The Mountain Journal Controversy surrounding lack of a substantive Vice Chancellor at MultiMedia University (MMU) is yet to settle, with stakeholders calling for intervention. The stakeholders among them UASU, and education consultants blame the government over the delay in appointing substantive Vice Chancellors. In January, the Public Service Commission (PSC) handed to the university council…
BY DPCS Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said the Government is acting to end insecurity at the Meru-Isiolo border, following cases of cattle rustling. Speaking at a joint interview with media stations based in Meru, Embu and Tharaka-Nithi counties on Sunday night, Mr Gachagua said the Government is keen to address the banditry and conflicts…
The Mountain Journal Coffee farmers generated Sh24.3 billion from the sale of 691,956 bags at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) in the coffee year 2023/2024, which ended on September 30.. It was a year full of mistrust between the farmers and the players in the sector following delays in remittance of money into the cooperative…
BY DPCS Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked his detractors, who include Members of Parliament, to let him work and fulfil the mandate of his office to serve the people of Kenya. The Deputy President spoke on Saturday in Kirinyaga, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi and Meru counties where he engaged small-scale traders, farmers and other residents. DP…
InbI have delivered in coffee reforms’, DP Gachagua says BY DPCS Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Friday toured coffee factories in Githunguri, Kiambu County, to check on the progress of the ongoing reforms in the sub-sector and engage farmers on the Government-backed legal and policy changes. During the working tour, Mr Gachagua, who was in…
As the world marked International Maritime Day on Thursday, itemerged that the country is struggling to reap from the resources in the31 extra countries offered by its seas and oceansBy James Wakahiu, ThikaKenya is just nibbling at the shipping, fishing, mining, tourism andsports opportunities offered by its seas, lakes and ocean access,equivalent to more than…
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hit at Mt Kenya politicians who are working for his downfall saying it was a pity that the locals know what is happening. The DP said at the election he was elected alongside President William Ruto whom they are working together for the interest of the Kenyans….
Kirinyaga County Governor, Anne Waiguru has been declared ripe for a national leadershipposition come the next general elections.Waiguru, who is also the Council of Governors (COG) Chairperson, has been declared as aprogressive and transformative leader whose track record in Kirinyaga County has beentremendous.Speaking during the G7 Strategy activation in Kirinyaga County on Saturday, six governors,deputy…
BY DPCS Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was among thousands of mourners at a sad memorial service of 21 pupils, who died in the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire tragedy three weeks ago. During the service, a sombre mood engulfed Mweiga Stadium, Nyeri, where Mr Gachagua delivered a message of comfort and condolence from President William Ruto…
As the government, private sector and academic institutionspartner in scramble for blue economy goodiesBy James WakahiuThe government is appealing to universities, industry players, andcommunities to come together and partner with the State so as to preparethe next generation of maritime professionals and create jobs for theyouth.The Principal Secretary, State Department for Shipping and MaritimeAffairs, Ministry…
