The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The tea market sold 247.5 million kgs of tea, between January and June. The tea offered by the seven African countries was 247 million kgs, compared to 279 million kgs that was auctioned in the same period last year. In the duration, Kenya sold 203.3 million kgs, which attracted 78 buyers…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The Nairobi Gubernatorial hopeful Irungu Nyakera, graduated with a Masters in Business Administration at Oxford University. Nyakera termed the completion of his study as a milestone citing the numerous flights he made for two years from Nairobi to the London based Oxford University, almost every month for 10 days. “ Each…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The coffee market posted better prices during the weekly auction. On Tuesday, the market netted Sh942.1 million after the buyers bought 14,326 bags of coffee at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE). Last week, the auction fetched Sh638.8 million after the sale of 9,886 bags of coffee. Ten coffee brokers participated, where…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki has challenged the youth to continue asking hard questions on the country’s governance assuring them of proactive response to their concerns. He urged the youth as they advocate for a better country should avoid violence and exploitation by those keen to bring the country down. “Ask us…
A landslide has killed at least 1,000 people in the remote Marra Mountains in western Sudan, according to the rebel group The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army. Days of heavy rain triggered the landslide on Sunday, which left just one survivor and “levelled” much of the village of Tarasin, the group said in a statement. The movement…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke A delegation from the counties of Kitui, Machakos and Makueni toured projects initiated by Murang’a County Government that won praise over the right utilisation of resources. The team led by Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua included the MCAs’ , Deputy Minority Leader Senate visited Maragi ECDE, Muriranjas TeleMedicine hub,Mukuyu Social Hall, Mukuyu…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The US Embassy in Nairobi announced it will be closed on September 1, 2025, and explained why Kenyans and others seeking consular services such as visa processing and passport applications in Nairobi should plan accordingly. US President Donald Trump released a proclamation stressing the importance of protecting American workers and criticised…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) seized illicit alcoholic beverages valued in excess of Sh 2.4 million after the investigators raided a factory in Kenol town, Murang’a. In an operation spearheaded by the KRA enforcement Unit unearthed products that lacked KRA stamps, while the manufacturing plant was not licensed, among other anomalies…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has outlined the benefits of the community projects facilitated by the NG CDF, calling on Kenya to initiate a debate to increase allocation to the kitty. The MP defended the existence of the NG-CDF kitty, describing it as a vital tool for sustained grassroots development, thus debate…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The proposal by Agriculture Food Authority (AFA) to grant licences to 10 additional coffee players to facilitate value addition, and growers in the direct sales has created mixed reactions in the market. The regulator in the Kenya Gazette proposed issuance of licenses to the firms that have complied with the Crops…
