February, 2025 - Themountainjournal

MKU investing in cutting edge technologies university migrates its ICT System to fast track digital transformation

MKU Vice- Chancellor, Prof Deogratius Jaganyireceiving interactive display units from the Chairman Board ofDirectors and Founder MKU, Prof. Simon Gicharu. The universityhas embraced ICT and digital teaching and learning technologiesas a driver to digital transformation.MKU offers her programmes both face- to-face and through arobust online learning platform. PHOTO: By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU)…

Water: Efforts to resolve dispute on water ownership underway

Bonnie1 year ago03 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke A strategy is being employed in Murang’a to resolve a dispute between a water company and Kinyona ward residents, following the continued destruction of main water pipes. Murang’a County Secretary Dr Newton Mwangi said the dispute between Murang’a South Water( Muswasco) and Kinyona residents will be addressed to bring to an…

Sorghum farming the shines in Murang’a

Bonnie1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Murang’a county government has initiated a sorghum farming programme designed to empower farmers in the lower parts. This year, more than 200 farmers are registered in the programme through the partnership of EABL. Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata said the sorghum farming is a game charger initiative that has seen many of…

State certifies MKU to train health records professionals

Bonnie1 year ago1 year ago08 mins

Chairman Health records and Information Managers Board Mr. Onesmus Mwaura(2nd L) presents a certificate of accreditation to Mount Kenya University VC, Prof Deogratius JAGANYI.The Board chair was accompanied by a member of HRIM board Mr Gilbert (L) By James WakahiuUniversity is in the process of launching a Master of Health Information Management Program. Mount Kenya…

Billionaire and spiritual leader the Aga Khan dies

Bonnie1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

Photo/Billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader Aga Khan By BBC /Nathan Williams Billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader Aga Khan has died at the age of 88, his charity the Aga Khan Development Network has announced. Prince Karim Aga Khan was the 49th hereditary imam of the Ismaili Muslims, who trace their lineage directly to the Prophet…

Coffee market hit Sh2 billion

Bonnie1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

The NCE CEO Lisper Ndung’u The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The coffee market hit Sh2 billion promoting to celebrations after coffee brokers presented 32,801 bags of the commodity at the market According to the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) reports the sale is the first to have raised two billions in a day as in the previous…

Dispute on land ownership escalates as investors battle for 2,000 acres

Bonnie1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

Photo: A section of the owners of the 2,000 acres of land under Tumu Tumu/ Mathingira farm. The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Protest has emerged in TumuTumu/ Mathingira Farm in Machakos County following claims that the locals are subject to arrest by the law enforcers. The land measuring 2,000 acres is occupied by 1,500 people whose…

A new dispensary at Mukuyu market

Bonnie1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke After years of incurring the cost to seek treatment at Murang’a Level Five Hospital, Mukuyu dispensary is a relief. The facility was established after it was converted from the social hall which had been used by the residents in Mukuyu market for decades, following a public participation designed to uplift the…

Gachagua to release a report on his political road map next Sunday

Bonnie1 year ago01 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Next Sunday, the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will unveil the political road map for the country, in the 2027 general election. He said he was working with leaders from the Mountain, Ukambani, Kisii, Luhya among other communities. He said he was receiving opinions from the leaders from parts of the…

Agriculture

Relief to Njeru as court restrains Kirundi

Bonnie1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The high court issued a temporary injunction against 13 respondents against interfering with the functions of Enos Njeru as the Chairman at the KTDA Holding. Justice J. W. Mongare issued an order that reinstated Njeru in the position, until the suit is heard and determined. Photo/Mr Enos Njeru Njeru Moved to…