Photo/Mount Kenya University (MKU) Chancellor, Prof John Struthers By James Wakahiu editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Mount Kenya University (MKU) Chancellor, Prof John Struthers has announced the conferment of degree and various University Awards at the 27th Graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, 8th August, 2025. “On behalf of the University Council, Management Board and the University Senate,…
Photo/Rescue workers were dispatched shortly after the crash. Photograph: Santa Catarina Military Fire Department Witnesses say some of those onboard hurled themselves out to escape flames as reports say fire started from torch in balloon’s basket. The Guardian At least eight people have died after a hot-air balloon carrying more than 20 people caught fire and…
By Suleiman Mbatiah, and Sean Ngirici, Laikipia editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Youth and women play a critical role in climate action and economic development, offering fresh ideas, local solutions, and the energy needed to build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities. County Secretary, Koinange Wahome echoed these sentiments during the signing of a partnership agreement between the County Government…
By Sean Ngirici editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata emphasised on the support to the farmers in efforts to achieve food security. Kang’ata spoke in Thika to investors during the commissioning of the New Paleah Millers factory. The factory will produce wheat flour, maize flour, and animal feeds. He emphasized manufacturing as key to job creation…
By James Wakahiu editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Mount Kenya University (MKU) has been ranked among the top five universities in Kenya in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, the institutions first-ever appearance on this global list Out of 2,526 universities worldwide, MKU stood out for making real impact in areas that matter most: Good health and well-being,…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.keKirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has asked former Deputy President RigathiGachagua to keep off from her political turf following his recent remarks over herassociation with President William Ruto.In a subtle attack, Waiguru said she will not be intimidated to join Gachagua’s politicalcamp through threats and insults.Speaking during the distribution of climate change mitigation items at…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru, has distributed an additional 5800 free meko gas By cookers to help families transit from use of firewood and charcoal.Waiguru also unveiled a comprehensive people-centred approach to tackling climate change andfoster development through a wide-ranging package of community support initiatives that alsoincluded water tanks and pipes,…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has warned that ongoing killing of innocent Kenyans by thepolice could plunge the country into anarchy.Waiguru further warned again cover-up of the killings by police officers terming the recentshooting of a street vendor and the killing of Albert Ojwang at the Central Police Station inNairobi as unwarranted…
By Sean Ngirici editor@themountainjournal.co.ke A children’s rights defender has pleaded with the devolved systems of government to check the welfare of all children, to ensure they are safe from hunger and molestation. Dr Beth Nduta Githaiga said the county governments are duty bound to ensure there are effective feeding programmes in the ECDE centres…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The Government has has unveiled a national Disaster Risk Management (DRM) strategy aimed at reducing disaster risks and minimising the loss of lives, livelihoods, and critical economic, environmental, and social assets. The Disaster Risk Management Strategy 2024-2030 is focused at the reduction of loss of lives and livelihoods and achieving sustainable…
