The Mountain Journal editor@standardmedia.co.ke Police in Meru intercepted bhang in a Nairobi–Meru bound matatu believed to be a property of two teenagers. During a tip, the police intercepted the bhang estimated at Sh750,000 the two suspects were arrested for the interrogations. The traffic officers, acting on a tip-off in the inspection, discovered the bhang was…
By Tim Cocks ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelinahas fled the African nation, the head of the opposition and other officials said on Monday, the second time that young protesters have toppled a government in weeks of worldwide Gen Z unrest. Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, leader of the opposition in parliament, told Reuters Rajoelina left Madagascar on…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called out opposition leaders for playing cheap politics with the health of Orange Democratic Movement party leader Raila Odinga. Prof. Kindiki said it is shameful and un-African for leaders to make the health of a senior and respected national leader a derogative topic in their political…
Photo/Founder and chairman Prof Simon Gicharu donates Rwf150 million for construction of nursery schools in Gasabo District By James Wakahiu editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Mount Kigali University has donated Rwf150 million to Imbuto Foundation for construction of new nursery schools in Gasabo District The university’s founder, Prof Simon Gicharu, joined the Imbuto Foundation, Gasabo District, and the Kinyinya…
Prof. Egala Kabaji inaugurated as chancellor of Mount Kigali University on October 10, in a ceremony attended by Prof Simon Gicharu. By James Wakahiu, Rwanda editor@themountainjournal.co.ke October 10, 2025: Mount Kigali University marked a historic milestone with the installation of renowned Kenyan scholar, Professor Egara Kabaji, as its new Chancellor during a grand ceremony held…
By Aaron Muthomi Teens Voice Africa, in partnership with Kenyatta University (KU) and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), is spearheading a major tree-planting exercise at Kenyatta University to launch the 2025–2030 National Tree Planting Campaign. The event brings together School Cabinet Secretaries for Environment from Nairobi City County and beyond, marking a significant step in…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The coffee market during the weekly auction netted Sh 704 million after the sale of 11,179 bags of coffee. The payment was less compared to last week’s Sh 915.4 million following the auction of 15,582 bags of the commodity. It was the first auction in the year 2025/2026, after the year…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Parliamentarians from the West of the Rift called for a Committee to investigate Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) operations over the reduced bonus payment. which they have accused of being corrupt following the discrepancies in 2025 tea bonuses payment. In a press conference the Members led by Brighton Yegon the vice…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticised the past regime for sidelining the residents of Northern Kenya in development distribution. He took issue with the vetting process that previously complicated issuance of identification documents including the National Identity Cards, Birth Certificates and Birth Certificates in the region. “It was very hard…
Photo/Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi addressing leaders at Mothers Union Hall in Murang’;a on Nyota programme The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Principal Secretaries pitched camp in their home counties detailing the importance of the Kenyan government and the World Bank backed National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme designed to support the youth venturing into…
