Nyakio takes the stage as 97th Kenya Music Festival kicks off in Meru

By Aaron Muthomi editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Meru County, Kenya – The 97th edition of the Kenya Music Festival officially begins today, running from August 3rd to 16th, and is being hosted across Meru School, Kaaga Girls High School, and Meru Teachers Training College. This year’s theme, “Enhancing the Creative Economy through Artistic Expression for Sustainable Development,” sets…

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Rift Valley takes the lion’s share as curtain falls on national secondary games in Kakamega

By Aaron Muthomi editor@themountainjournal.co.ke KAKAMEGA, KENYA — The 2025 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term 2 National Games concluded in grand style in Kakamega, with Rift Valley Region emerging as overall champions. The region claimed the lion’s share of trophies across multiple disciplines. The games, held at various venues across Kakamega County, brought together…

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Murang’a introduce clinic for its workforce

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Employees of the Murang’a County Government this week underwent a wellness clinic,  where they interacted with the health workers,  among them mental health specialists in efforts to ensure they are medically fit. The wellness programme, a pact between the county government and LCT Health, is  designed to promote preventive healthcare and…

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MKU hosts key reunion for alumni based in the North Rift

Held under the theme: Together Again: Honouring the Past, Building the Future, the champions region alumni meeting featured Eldoret Campus and Kitale Centre By James Wakahiu editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Mount Kenya University (MKU) has held a top-drawer Champions Region Alumni Reunion in Eldoret City, bringing together its former students from the Eldoret Campus and Kitale Centre. Congratulating…

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Kirinyaga Governor politically active  after 2027

 The Mountain Journal  editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has hinted at a possibility of running for another elective post after the end of her two terms as the county boss. Waiguru said she welcome calls by residents to consider seeking another leadership role in the county come 2027 elections.  It has however caused political ripples…

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History repeats: National champions highway face Musingu again in semis in KAKAMEGA

— Reigning champions Highway Secondary School are once again knocking at the door of greatness after surging into the semi-finals of the KSSSA 2025 National Secondary School Games, fueled by determination, resilience, and a familiar hunger for glory.The Nairobi-based football giants began their campaign with a tough 3–1 loss to St. Joseph’s Boys, raising early…

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Meru university launches Mt Kenya mountain run to promote environment and youth Empowerment

By Aaron Muthomi/ The Mountain Journaleditor@themountainjournal.co.keMeru University of Science and Technology (MUST) is set to host the inaugural Mt Kenya Mountain Run on Sunday, 7 September 2025, as part of a broader campaign to promote environmental conservation, education, and youth empowerment through sport.Held under the theme “Conquering the Mountain for Education and Environmental Conservation,” the…

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