MKU’s innovation week kicks off

By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) has kicked off its annual Research and Innovation Week that started from Monday October 14 to 18, 2024, at its main campus in Thika.Themed “Research and Innovation for Sustainable Production and Livelihoods,” the event has attracted a wide array of stakeholders, including representatives from higher education institutions, TVETs,…

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AI TO FEATURE AT RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FORUM IN THIKA

ByJames Wakahiu Artificial Intelligence (AI) will feature during a five-day research and innovation forum to be held in Thika, Kiambu County this week. The Research and Innovation Week to take place at Mount Kenya University’s Thika main campus from today Monday October 14th, brings together stakeholders, including Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), TVETs, government bodies, NGOs,…

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Gachagua calls for calm, prayers as he faces the Senate

BY DPCS Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenyans to remain calm and peaceful irrespective of the outcome of his trial at the Senate, which starts on Tuesday. Mr Gachagua also appealed to Kenyans to pray for him and the country over the heightened political tensions after Members of Parliament voted to impeach him…

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MKU set to host its second  annual Research and Innovation week 2024

By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) will host its 2nd annual Research and Innovation Week from October 14-18, 2024, at the university’s main campus in Thika. Themed “Research and Innovation for Sustainable Production and Livelihoods,” the event aims to showcase creative solutions and foster collaborations between academia, industry, and government to address real-world challenges….

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 Four Kenya’s tea factories shine in sixth African tea convention

The Mountain Journal  Kenyas’ four smallholder tea factories won recognition awards for producing the best innovative tea in the specialty tea class competition in Kigali, Rwanda.  During the sixth African Tea Convention and Exhibition Ragati, Itumbe, Gitugi and Kagwe tea factories were recognised for production of quality tea and emerged the best in the competition….

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