By Ndung’u Wainaina , Executive Director, International Centre for Policy and Conflict The new Persons with Disabilities (Amendments) Act, 2025 provides a comprehensive legal framework for the promotion, protection, and advancement of disability rights, aligning with Kenya’s constitutional commitments under Articles 2(6), 27, 54 and 260 of the Constitution of Kenya and the United Nations…
Photo/Mr. Joachim Stamp, Special Federal Commissioner for Migration Agreements, Germany making his speech at MKU Thika main campus By James Wakahiu/The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke As joblessness continues to wreak havoc in Kenya, the labour migration pact between Germany and Kenya is increasingly bearing fruits by creating pathways for young people to access skills training, employment…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The coffee farmers netted Sh 638 million at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) after the sale of 9,886 bags of coffee during the weekly auction. The report from the NCE indicated that coffee sourced from the cooperatives and estates brokered by Alliance Berries Limited, CEBBA, and New KPCU fetched high prices…
The Mountain Journal bgikandi@standardmedia.co.ke The government has launched a nationwide farmer registration exercise targeting to enlist more than 500,000 farmers in the Kenya Integrated Agriculture Management Information System (KIAMIS). The registration exercise enters the second phase, will enroll the farmers focusing on access to the subsided fertilisers, get contact with the international markets among other…
Photo/Former women sports personalities in Netball and Volleyball now part of women walking football team after a training session at Uhuru Sports Complex. On far left is Federation treasurer and Netball legend, Ms. Lillian Anupi, who at 73 years remains active in sports By Ndung’u Mburu editor@themountainjournal.co.ke There is a new game in town. Walking…
From left: Sidian Bank CEO Chege Thumbi, Nyandarua Governor Dr. Moses Kiarie Badilisha, and Ol Kalou Branch Manager Monica Kamau during the bank’s opening in Ol Kalou. Photo/courtesy. By Cecilia Ngunjiri/The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Sidian Bank has opened its 49th branch in Ol Kalou, the administrative capital of Nyandarua County, as the lender pushes deeper…
James Wakahiu/The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Mount Kenya University drama students presented various items during the (MDD) East Africa Music, dance and drama festival in Kampala Uganda. The festival took place from the 18th to 24th August 2025. Among the exciting performances presented were the solo dance, stand-up comedy, solo verse, spoken word, mime, narrative and live broadcast. The…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke A damning audit by the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has unearthed a system of mismanagement at Kapkoros Tea Factory in Bomet County. Report by the regulator reveals how leadership has misappropriated farmers’ money leaving a trail of billion-shilling deficit at the factory. The investigations done between April 22 and April…
EACC CEO Mr Abdi Mohammud. The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke EACC has disclosed it was investigating five present and 11 former governors in relation to allegations of the embezzlement of public funds, conflict of interest, and money laundering. The investigations also focus on the county chief’s possession of unexplained wealth offenses under the anti corruption and…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, Alice Wahome, has embarked on a two-day development tour of Nakuru, Nyandarua, and Laikipia counties. The tour is focused on inspection of the land registries, markets, and affordable housing programs. under construction in the counties. The CS began with the visit…
