The Mountain Journal Athi Water Works Development Agency has acquired a license to supply bulk water to service providers within Nairobi Metropolitan. Athi Water Chairman Charles Karondo said the Water Regulatory Authority Board (Wasreb) issued the organisation with a license to provide bulk water to providers in Murang’a, Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado following completion of…
The Mountain Journal New KPCU has disbursed Sh46.3 million to coffee farmers in 13 counties. In a report, the organisation disbursed the cherry advanced revolving fund to 493 coffee farmers between October 14 and October 21. New KPCU Managing Director Timothy Mirugi says the kitty will go along improving the coffee farming. In the disbursement,…
The Mountain Journal Fourteen local and international coffee buyers spent Sh 397.1 million in purchasing 9,826 bags of coffee at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE). During the weekly auction, coffee brokers Alliance Berries Limited and New KPCU delivered the highest consignment of coffee. Munani coffee factory affiliated to Mikumbune cooperative society marketed by Alliance Berries…
The Mountain Journal Kenya tea growers produced 364.1 8 million kgs of green leaf, with smallholders accounting for 197.4 million kgs plucked between January and July this year. In the latest report by the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK), 52.7 million kgs of tea was in July shipped to 63 countries with Pakistan leading with…
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,…
The Mountain Journal The Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been discharged from Karen Hospital. Gachagua who was accompanied by his wife Pastor Dorcas said he was frustrated that the impeachment took place when he was in the hospital bed. Walking out of the hospital, he claimed his life was in danger after his security…
