The Mountain Journal editor@themoutainjournal.co.ke At least 50 candidates have been attracted to the position of KTDA Group CEO, which was left by Wilson Muthaura who proceeded to retirement last week, the agency leadership has said. The KTDA Holding Board on Monday divulged that five of the candidates are its internal employees serving in various positions…
Photo/Mount Kenya University (MKU) Pro-Chancellor, Dr Vincent Gaitho By James Wakahiu editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Mount Kenya University (MKU) Pro-Chancellor, Dr Vincent Gaitho, has asked politicians to keep politics out of the education sector as it does not augur well for the future of the country. “The education sector has no vacuum; it has its owners. These include…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Tea factories under KTDA management earned Sh 1.1 billion following the auction of 3,293,031 kgs ( 47,080packages) at the Mombasa Tea Auction. Last week, the factories sold 5,756,180kgs that fetched Sh 899 million in the market. In the weekly market, Gathuthi, Mununga, Kimunye, Imenti, Rukururi, Ngere tea factories have been listed…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Confusion has gripped Kuppet elections in Murang’a after a court order was issued to stop the election planned for Saturday. Employment and Labour Court Judge Justice Agnes M. K. Nzei stopped the election ruling the matter will be heard on February 11, in Nyeri. Davis Nyamweya Omosa, a teacher in Murang’a…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said Kenya is strengthening partnership with development partners and agencies to hasten the realization of first-world status. The DP said President Ruto’s vision of elevating Kenya to similar economic status as Asian Tigers such as Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea is achievable and requires input by everyone…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The coffee market fetched Sh 1.9 billion following the sale of 31,723 bags of coffee at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE), during the weekly auction. Gachatha and Guama coffee farmers societies achieved the highest price of Sh 64, 500 per bag of grade AA for each of the 224 bags bought…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The enforcement units managed to end the noise pollution caused by motor cycles with modified exhausts. In the operation, several motor cycles with unusual lights were impounded in line with a notice by the Nanyuki Municipality Board It was hell for the operators found with the sporting flashy, unusual lights and…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Over 12,000 learners in Kiharu, Murang’a have been enrolled in an education intervention programme by the area MP Ndindi Nyoro. The programme dubbed ‘Kiharu Masomo Bora’ will benefit from reduced school fees and enhanced student welfare following improvements. Speaking in Kiharu at Maragi Primary School, the MP announced that fees in…
The Mountain Journal President William Ruto today inspected the 84-kilometre Kenol – Sagana – Marua Road Project. He inspected a section of the Great North Road being upgraded into a state-of-the-art dual carriageway. The road project, which is 93% complete, is designed to accommodate heavy traffic volumes, withstand diverse weather conditions, and ensure long-term durability….
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Coffee farmers affiliated to Wanjengi coffee factory in Murang’a hold monthly meetings focusing on acquiring knowledge to uplift their farming management and increase production. In the monthly meetings, the farmers interact with experts in the coffee value chain including agronomists, auction experts, administrators among others. Last year, Wanjengi factory was awarded…
