Photo/Dr Vincent Gaitho, chair Education sector at KEPSA and Chairman university council, MKU By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU)’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi, has been honoured with a Certificate of Appreciation for the institution’s active participation in the 13th Academia Public-Private Partnership Forum and Exhibition (APPPF) held in Kigali, Rwanda from March 12 to…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Football fans in Kirinyaga County witnessed a thrilling start to the second season ofthe ‘Governor Anne Waiguru Minji Minji Cup’ tournament with 160 clubs participatingin matches played across the 20 wards.Hundreds of football enthusiasts gathered to cheer on their favorite teams as theteam fought to win crucial points towards winning the…
The embattled former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has abandoned UDA party affiliated to President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) blaming it on her impeachment. Mwangaza, who was ousted by the Senate after an impeachment motion sponsored by UDA-affiliated Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), plans to launch a new political party ahead of the…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Tea farmers this week earned Sh1.3 billion from the sale of 5.4 million kgs at the Mombasa tea auction to the 59 local and international buyers . In the market Kenya sold f 10.2 million kgs sourced from Kenya KTDA factories and the independent tea producers Report Tea Brokers East Africa…
MKU Vice- Chancellor Prof Deogratius Jaganyi (centre) receives a Certificate of Appreciation for Participation in the 13th Academia Public- Private Partnership Forum & Exhibition held in Kigali, Rwanda and organised by the Inter- Universities Council of East Africa from 12th- 14th March, 2025. With him are Prof. Idris Rai (left) – Deputy Executive Secretary, IUCEA…
Meru Governor Kawaira Mwangaza has suffered a blow after the High Court upheld her impeachment at the Senate Assembly. High Court Judge Justice Bahati Mwamuye upheld the Senate decision to kick her out office in a judgement delivered. This was Mwangaza’s third impeachment to reach the Senate since she was elected into office in August…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke There is an uproar in Kiharu over the sentiments raised by a section of parliamentarians leveled against their MP Ndindi Nyoro. The electorate said they are angered by claims by MPs MP Kimani Ichugw’a (Kikuyu) and his Suna East counterpart Junet Mohammed that Ndindi when he served as the budget and…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjoural.co.ke Commission for University Education (CUE) has disclosed that at least 15 universities and colleges are operating illegally in Kenya. They have been found to offer degree and postgraduate diploma programs without official authorisation from the commission. The commission indicates that 35 public universities and 28 private universities are allowed to operate…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Coffee market earned Sh1,545,518,840 after an auction of 28,454 bags of coffee compared to last week’s 34,188 bags traded Twelve coffee brokers participated and delivered 28,454 bags of coffee in the auction. In the market, factories affiliated to Alliance Berries Limited, KCCE, Kirinyaga Slopes and New KPCU achieved impressive prices. Kamoko…
By Abid Hussain/Aljazeera Islamabad, Pakistan – Separatist fighters say they have attacked and seized a train in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan, taking hundreds of people hostage. Railway sources confirmed to Al Jazeera that more than 400 passengers were on board the nine coaches of the Jaffar Express when it was attacked on Tuesday while travelling from…
