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A relief to patients in Murang’a after the launch of telemedicine initiative

Bonnie1 month ago04 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The telemedicine programme initiated in Murang’a has benefitted thousands of families through patients’ access to specialists. Within a year the Telemedicine Programme has connected 36 health centres where 70,556 patients suffering with the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) have been attended. The initiative spearheaded by Governor Irungu Kang’ata opened doors to patients on…

Ground is set for the Murang’a Industrial Park

Bonnie1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata the brain behind the Industrial Park The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Investors interested in setting up business ventures with the Murang’a Industrial Park have until January 12, to lodge applications after the completion of the surveying works. The successful applicants will be granted a 30 year lease in the industrial park that…

Mobile renal unit a blessing to Murang’a residents

Bonnie1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The introduction of mobile dialysis services has supported hundreds of families in Murang’a, who were earlier forced to schedule transport of the sick to far away hospitals. Patients suffering from kidney malfunction braced themselves for exhausting journeys to get to distant hospitals to access dialysis services which today is a relief…

Investors buildings in Kirima’s land will be spared, the family says

Bonnie1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

The Late Gerishon Kirima The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke There is a relief to residents residing illegally in the late Gerishon Kirima estate, after they were asked to regularise ownership, with the family saying it has no plans to demolish the structures as per the court order. The family of the late Nairobi tycoon cleared the…

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Lets face a dignified New Year 2026

Bonnie1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

By Ndung’u Wainaina Africa Council on Human Security First, I wish all sovereign people of Kenya a healthy, safe, humane and dignified New Year 2026. The Year 2025 was one of the most difficult for the majority of Kenyans. The economic and financial life has been very traumatizing, painful and full of tears. More than…

Digital technology in sharing Christmas gifts

Bonnie1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Hundreds of Kenyans celebrated Christmas in style as they received goodies from friends, relatives and leaders some in noisy and silent backyards During the Christmas season, Kenya’s political class offered a familiar tableau across the country where senior politicians distributed foodstuffs and cash, and documented the events extensively on social media…

CAK Chair warns Kenyans on misuse of social media

Bonnie1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kenyans have been warned against misuse of social media platforms through uploading information that can cause panic Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) Chairman Mr. Charles Karondo cautioned Kenyans, especially young people, to be responsible with the use of social media and instead venture into positive engagements rather than smear campaigns. Karondo…

Nurse wins award for Kenyan aid mission

Bonnie1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

Robin McMahon, who works at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital, brought medical care to isolated communities in Kenya By Caroline Gall in West Midlands A nurse has been honoured with an award for exceptional service during a military exercise in Kenya. Robin McMahon won the annual Military Nursing Award by the Worshipful Company of Nurses for…

Report expose shoddy registration of a Murang’a coffee society

Bonnie2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke An inspection report has exposed how a dubious registration process was used by individuals to register Marga Farmers Cooperative Society in Murang’a implicated in coffee hawking among other malpractises. The inspection report established how the former officials bundled out of Kangunu farmers cooperative society last year registered a coffee society using…

Seven thousand youth graduates in MYS programme

Bonnie2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke More than 7,350 youths have graduated with various professional courses through the Murang’a Youth Service (MYS) empowership programmes. Through the MYS programme, an initiative of Government Irungu Kang’ata more youth have continued enrolling in the short courses offered in the polytechnics. Kang’ata spoke at General Ihura stadium during the graduation of…