By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) has unveiled a bigger mosque and a student centre as overall university enrolment grows to more than 56,000 students. Vice-Chancellor Prof Deo Jaganyi says in 2008 when the university received the Letter of Interim Authority, the number of Muslim students were less than 50. “Overtime, this number has…
The government has been asked to consider extending scholarships to students doing medicine in private universities. Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) Board Chairman Prof Simon Gicharu says since the course is offered only in a limited number of universities, learners should be allowed to join private institutions and get scholarships. “The students who choose…
By Alex Howell / BBC Sports Football News Reporter Arsenal are in talks with Real Sociedad about signing Spain midfielder Mikel Merino. Merino was part of the Spain team that won Euro 2024 and featured in all seven matches in the tournament, scoring a late winner against Germany in the quarter-final. The 28-year-old has less…
Collaboration between the National Lands Commission (NLC) and Laikipia County Government has bore fruit with the processing of 741 allotment letters for land owners in Likii informal settlement in Nanyuki town. Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu said processing of the crucial document is the last phase before the issuance of the title deeds that will give…
Authorities in the Kenyan city of Eldoret have removed the statues of three athletes after they were widely ridiculed and described as “embarrassing” and a poorly done “joke”. The statues were unveiled ahead of Thursday’s ceremony giving Eldoret city status. However, local residents and Kenyans online said they bore little resemblance to the athletes they…
The Mountain Journal Murang’a Water (Muwasco) led by Eng Daniel Ng’ang’a, has received international recognition from the World Bank at the ongoing International Water Association Congress in Toronto Canada. The Murang’a county lead water service provider was lauded for its outstanding data integrity practices, which have positioned itself as a frontrunner in Africa. MUWASCO’s active…
The Mountain Journal Rueben Kamuri, the Deputy Governor in Laikipia has been elected the chairman of the Deputy Governors Forum. Kamuri was excited about the honour saying he was committed to ensuring the forum progressed and remained united “As we move forward, I am committed to fostering a spirit of unity and innovation among our…
Wedaeli Chibelushi & Kalkidan Yibetal BBC News Fresh peace talks aimed at ending Sudan’s 16-month war have begun despite the two warring sides refusing to enter the negotiating room. The US, which is leading the talks, insisted the event continued regardless, saying “We are going to try to do everything we can to try to…
As the government accelerates the rolling out of digital ICT hubs in all 290 constituencies across the country, institutions of higher learning are also seeking to be allowed to host such technological labs to complement efforts to build a digitally empowered nation. Zetech University is the latest institution seeking to be allowed to empower Kiambu…
A 32-year-old lady is on the verge of dying if a needle in her body will not be removed. Evalyne Kalyeke a mother of 5 might not see her children grow if the needle that is in her body is not removed after she failed to get any assistance from the Kerugoya Referral and Embu…
