The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Import of the agriculture produce from the neighbouring countries has irked an MP, who is seeking to introduce a local content bill in parliament to institure policies for the benefit of the local farmers The Laikipia MP Jane Kagiri says a local content bill will give preference to the local farm…
editor@themountainjournal.co.keThe Mombasa Tea Auction this week auctioned 10,473,684 kgs, sourced from five countries, as the KTDA factories offered 4,546,424kgs.In the market Imenti factory offered 79,516kgs , Kimunye 85,980kgs, Gathuthi 78,836kgs , Githongo 54,068kgs, Kiegoi 65,276kgs , Gacharage 47,033kgs, Ndima 37,400kgs , Kathangariri 73,676kgs, Mununga 50,300kgs.Others were Ngere 85,556kgs and Rukuriri 47,760kgs that achieved the premier…
The Mountain Journal Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki has told off the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)party over its demands to have the deputy president position in the yet to begin talks aimed at forming a coalition, saying the seat has an able occupant who has served his boss and President, William Ruto diligently. Speaking in…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Residents of Wamunyoro village in Mathira, were thrilled to receive two cyclists from Eldoret who rode with a passion of visiting the home of the DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua. The Leonard Kiprono from Elgeyo Marakwet and Stanley Kimeli from Uasin Gishu, cycled from Eldoret to Nyeri and were celebrated for demonstrating…
Photo: Father Rector In Charge at Kiserian Junior Seminary, Rev Joseph Waratho (seated centre,left) with some of his students when they welcomed a former teacher at the school, Mr Gabriel Gaitho (seated, centre). Mwalimu Gaitho (92 years) taught at the institution in 1956. Photo; Courtesy. By James Wakahiu A retired teacher and longtime educationist, Mr…
The Mountain Journal Learning in Murang’a Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres were paralyzed on Monday after a section of teachers staged a peaceful demonstration to protest over alleged unfair employment terms. The teachers employed by the Murang’a County Government demanded they be absorbed on the permanent and pensionable terms as their colleagues in the…
The Mountain Journal In 16 weeks between October 1, last year and February 6, Kenya has managed to auction 300,531 bags of coffee that fetched Sh18.4 billion, as quality coffee the highest return from the market. In the market 214,855 bags of quality coffee that accounted for 72 percent, the farmers in estates and cooperatives…
After years of false starts, the tarmacking of the Nanyuki-Murata-Rumuruti road in Laikipia County is set to start soon, Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has said. KeNHA chairperson Winnie Nguni said that two contractors have been identified to tarmac the road after years of waiting. Ms Ngumi said the contractors were mobilising equipment, awaiting embarking…
Farmers in tea-growing zones are upbeat over the growth of the sector after receiving increased green leaf payment of Sh30 per kg, up from previous Sh25. The increased payment was factored in the tea reforms, as the factories warned the pluckers against raising the plucking charges above the set price. The celebrations have been rife in…
The Mountain Journal A church in Gitugi Mathioya, Murang’a was reportedly vandalised a week after the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua worshiped in company of other national leaders. On Saturday, the residents woke up to a rude shock after reports indicated that known thugs struck and stole the church equipment. The Friday night incident occured…
