The Mountain Journal Higher learning institutions have been challenged to step up linkages between the industry and academia so as to hone students’ knowledge and skills. University students and industry players maintain that collaboratikn between the institutions of higher learning and the private sector is the key to opening oportunities to learners. They spoke at…
The Mountain Journal Kamau Wairuri Foundation (KWF)has moved to educate the youth of dangers of drugs and alcoholism through engaging them in sports and entrepreneurial activities. In the Kangema Soccer Tournament finals, Kangema Wazee FC beat rival Kangema United FC 5-4 goals and received awards and cash prizes of various amounts to clinch the top…
By BBC/Patrick Jackson A court in Peru has sentenced former President Alejandro Toledo to 20 years and six months in jail for corruption and money-laundering. Prosecutors say he took $35m (£27m) in bribes from a Brazilian construction company which was awarded a contract to build a road in southern Peru. Toledo, 78, was in office…
The Mountain Journal A relief at the troubled Kangunu coffee cooperative society in Mathioya after the farmers elected a new management committee. Last week, the farmers elected a five man management committee chaired by John Chege after the former committee led by Geoffrey Macharia failed to offer themselves in the much awaited election. The five…
The Mountain Journal Business enterprises in the tea growing belt got a reprieve following circulation of millions of shillings injected from bonus payments. In a spot check in parts of Murang’a, Kirinyaga and Embu counties, traders were stocking their business premises as the farmers withdrew money between Thursday and Saturday. The farmers allied to Nduti,…
