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Kenya adopts a 2024–2030 disaster risk strategy focusing at protecting lives and boost resilience

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The Government has has unveiled a national Disaster Risk Management (DRM) strategy aimed at reducing disaster risks and minimising the loss of lives, livelihoods, and critical economic, environmental, and social assets. The Disaster Risk Management Strategy 2024-2030 is focused at the reduction of loss of lives and livelihoods and achieving sustainable…

Murang’a to have a stadia and two academies

Bonnie10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The government has rolled out a public participation initiative to support formulating sports laws and policies as part of strengthening sporting infrastructure. The move is geared towards formulating the nation’s sports infrastructure and youth development programmes, as the country was working on construction of 22 stadiums across the country. Youth and Sports Principal Secretary…

Tea prices decline to Sh800 million from Sh940million at the auction

Bonnie10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Prices at the Mombasa Tea Auction have continued to decline with last week the tea factories earned Sh 802,279,504 after the auction of 3,234,998 kgs of tea. The prices reflected a decline from the previous week where the 70 tea factories earned Sh940,881,663 after the auction of 3,871,866 Kgs. Three weeks…

Kenya vs Uganda: A Tale of Two Traffic Cultures

Bonnie10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

Photo/ Vehicles plying along Ugandan road. By Sean Ngirici editor@themountainjournal.co.keThis ultimately comes down to the two capitals, Nairobi and Kampala. Different cities in differentcountries but one shared challenge: traffic chaos. Let us look deeper and see what stories the roadstell us.The Kenyans have a mix of modernization and reckless tradition. From matatus speeding past othermotorists…

Motorbike-riding goons attack protesters in Nairobi

Bonnie10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

By AFP Hundreds of men armed with whips and clubs attacked groups of protesters in Kenya on Tuesday as they demonstrated against the recent killing of a man in police custody, AFP journalists saw. Tensions have risen as the East African country approaches the first anniversary of massive Gen Z-led protests sparked by tax rises, which the…

Master meter in Kirinyaga to curb wastage

Bonnie10 months ago10 months ago07 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kirinyaga County Government installs Master Meter to curb water and revenuelosses as it expand supply of piped water to more householdsThe initiative will to reduce Non-Revenue Water (NRW) through the installation of a master meter at the Muratiri Water Treatment Plant.The new system will allow the county to monitor water production…

Court dismisses Nairobi County plea for mediation over garbage row

Bonnie10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

Two fighting after dumping of the waste in the city By Sean Ngirichi editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The row between Kenya Power and Nairobi County Government has taken a new twist after the courts ruled out the possibility of a mediation. The KP won the first round of the landmark battle against Nairobi County and Nairobi City…

Concerns over rising child abuse cases in Gatundu South, Kiambu County

Bonnie10 months ago10 months ago05 mins

Photo/Students from a Gatundu South Secondary School perform a song during celebrations to mark Day of the African Child at Mama Ngina University By James Wakahiu editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Incidents of child neglect and abuse are increasingly becoming a disturbing reality in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, prompting urgent calls for action from community leaders and child welfare…

Stakeholders call for stronger action to protect African children amid ongoing abuses and crises

Bonnie10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

Photo/Stella Chao, a university student and children’s rights advocate addresses journalists at MKU Thika Campus. By James Wakahiu editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Stakeholders have sounded the alarm over persistent cases of child neglect, abuse, and violations of rights across Africa, despite the progress made over the years. As Kenyans joined the rest of the continent to mark the…

Paramount chief Karuri Gakure family gives land to church to fullfill desire

Bonnie10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

Paramount Chief Karuri Gakure The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke An acre of land that includes the grave site of the late paramount chief Karuri Gakure in Tuthu will be handed over to Murang’a Catholic Diocese upon completion of the process. The fourth generation of the late paramount chief has the grave site, traditional homestead, where he…