MKU boosts early childhood education in Rwanda

Photo/Founder and chairman Prof Simon Gicharu donates Rwf150 million for construction of nursery schools in Gasabo District     By James Wakahiu editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Mount Kigali University has donated Rwf150 million to Imbuto Foundation for construction of new nursery schools in Gasabo District     The university’s founder, Prof Simon Gicharu, joined the Imbuto Foundation, Gasabo District, and the Kinyinya…

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Prof. Egala Kabaji inaugurated as chancellor of Mount Kigali University, Rwanda

Prof. Egala Kabaji inaugurated as chancellor of Mount Kigali University on October 10, in a ceremony attended by Prof Simon Gicharu. By James Wakahiu, Rwanda editor@themountainjournal.co.ke October 10, 2025: Mount Kigali University marked a historic milestone with the installation of renowned Kenyan scholar, Professor Egara Kabaji, as its new Chancellor during a grand ceremony held…

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Teens Voice Africa and Kenyatta University Lead Mazingira Day Tree-Planting Drive

By Aaron Muthomi Teens Voice Africa, in partnership with Kenyatta University (KU) and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), is spearheading a major tree-planting exercise at Kenyatta University to launch the 2025–2030 National Tree Planting Campaign. The event brings together School Cabinet Secretaries for Environment from Nairobi City County and beyond, marking a significant step in…

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Annoyed MPs castigates the low bonus payout 

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Parliamentarians  from the West of the Rift called  for a Committee to investigate Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) operations over the reduced bonus payment.  which they have accused of being corrupt following the discrepancies in 2025 tea bonuses payment. In a press conference the Members led by  Brighton Yegon the vice…

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Government accelerate development in Northern Kenya, says Deputy President Kindiki

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticised the past regime for sidelining the residents of Northern Kenya in development distribution.   He took issue with the vetting process that previously complicated issuance of identification documents including the National Identity Cards, Birth Certificates and Birth Certificates in the region. “It was very hard…

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Principal Secretaries in the counties on sentisation of Nyota programme

Photo/Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi addressing leaders at Mothers Union Hall in Murang’;a on Nyota programme The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Principal Secretaries pitched camp in their home counties detailing the importance of the Kenyan government and the World Bank backed National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme designed to support the youth venturing into…

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Kang’ata release bursary to the  best students in day schools 

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Celebrations greeted Murang’a county following the disbursement of a bursary kitty  to support education of more than 50,000 needy students  in day secondary schools. The disbursement of millions of shillings brings to an end the disruption of the school programmes,  while the learners are sent away due to lack of fees….

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Kindiki: We will deal with tea cartels to improve bonuses

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured tea farmers of the government’s firm commitment to eliminate cartels in the sector in a bid to increase bonuses following depressed pay this year. Prof. Kindiki said farmers received lower bonuses this year despite the sector reporting notable growth over the last two years because…

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