The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kenyan and Iranian governments have jointly formed a committee to lay modalities to fast track resumption of the tea trade in two months. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced that the committee will identify the obstacles that led to the ban of Kenya’s tea in the Iranian market. Mutahi spoke during…
By Aaron Muthomi/ The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.keKenya will mark International Mountain Day 2025 on 11 December under the theme “Glaciers Matter for Water, Food, and Livelihoods in Mountains and Beyond.”The two-day celebration will highlight the critical role glacier-fed rivers from Mt Kenya play in sustaining agriculture, biodiversity, and rural livelihoods.Activities will include a 21-river bicycle…
By Aaron Muthomi/Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Taita schools have made a commanding mark at the 6th National Amani Debate Competition, held at Alliance High School, with two teams clinching top national honours and earning their place at the East African stage. Murray Girls High School Amani Club took the crown in the English Secondary School Debate…
Photo/Dancers entertaining guests during the 27th graduation at Mount Kenya University. By James Wakahiu , Thika editor@themountainjournal.co.ke A new record number of students graduating on Friday at Mount Kenya University (MKU) as enrolment continues to grow in leaps and bounds. During the 27th Graduation ceremony and the 4th Graduation ceremony of Equip Africa Institute, the…
The Kenya Women Governors caucus, G7, has strongly condemned the inhumane exploitation ofchildren especially girls in sex trade in Mai Mahiu.In a press statement the caucus led by Kirinyaga Governor, Anne Waiguru,stated that sexual abuse and trafficking of minors is not only a gross violation of human rightsbut was also a direct assault on the…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Coffee Cooperative Societies leadership expressed their anger on the government ploy to cripple the sector through secretly imposing the direct payment model. The leaders from all the coffee growing counties said the action by the Cooperative Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya by passing the cooperative societies is an avenue that will sabotage…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The Nairobi Coffee market faced price turbulence in the weekly auction after it netted Sh307.7 million, less than Sh 553 million of the last week. In the market, 19 coffee buyers bought 6,104 bags out of the 7,278 bags that had been offered during the weekly auction at the Nairobi Coffee…
By Aaron MuthomiMeru County, Kenya – August 7, 2025 The 97th edition of the Kenya Music Festival (KMF) has kicked off with electrifying performances and unforgettable moments—none more striking than those from Adventist Hill School, whose musical prowess has earned them national recognition and a coveted ticket to the prestigious Gala Concert. The school secured…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Murang’a county assembly has joined the league of the county assemblies with a digitalised system that will assist members conduct their house business online. In Mt Kenya, it was registered as the first to install the E-Parliament enabled system that will enable the assembly to have all documents, motions, bills and…
By Aaron MuthomiNairobi, Kenya – 6 August 2025 As the world prepares to mark the International Day of Peace on 21st September 2025, Kenya is taking the lead with a powerful build-up event: the Africa Peace and Environment Summit (APES 2), scheduled to take place from 2nd to 4th September at the Catholic University of…
