The Mountain Journal The Mombasa Tea Market auctioned 9.2 million kgs of tea offered by four East African countries, valued at Sh 2.6 billion. In the weekly tea auction, Kenya tea producers offered 7.8 million kgs for Sh 2.3 billion as the 70 KTDA factories made Sh 1.6 billion after they sold 4.8 million kgs….
Mount Kenya University (MKU) alumni attending the World Oral Health Day in support of alumnus Ms Christine Semekal at Makutano Primary School in Kapenguria, West Pokot County. The event also celebrated this year’s World Oral Health Day. Photo; Courtesy By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) has reaffirmed its commitment to community wellbeing by extending…
The coffee farmers in the estate and Cooperative made Sh 1.4 billion after the auction of 32,550 bags of coffee that attracted 18 local and international dealers at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE). Last week, after the completion of the auction process, the buyers bought 30,824 bags of coffee at Sh 1.51 billion. During the…
The Mountain Journal Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has accused the government of frustrating media houses by failing to settle pending bills owed to them through government advertisements. He said the move by the government is one of the strategies employed to frustrate the media organisation presently struggling financially over the non-payment of the dues. Speaking…
The coffee market fetched Sh 1.4 billion after the auction of 29,098 bags during the weekly auction. Last week, the market earned Sh 1.4 billion after the sale of 31,568 bags of the commodity. At the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE), reports indicate that Ibero Kenya led the buyers after it bought 13,408 bags of coffee, …
The Mountain Journal A new political formation is taking shape in Laikipia, with the former woman representative, Catherine Waruguru, recognising the Deputy Governor Reuben Kamuri as a leader, pointing out mistakes in the devolved unit. Waruguru, who is contesting for the Gubernatorial position in the next general election, said Kamuri was one of the few…
The Mountain Journal in Mombasa The small holder tea factories in the week netted a payment of Sh 1.6 billion after the offer of 4,786,217 kgs of tea through the Mombasa Tea Auction. The payment to the factories under the KTDA management reflected an increase compared to last week’s of Sh 1.5 billion after the…
The Mountain Journal Residents of Kariti Ward, Ndia, in Kirinyaga County received a major boost on Thursday afterGovernor Anne Waiguru distributed a wide range of socio-economic empowerment items aimedat improving livelihoods, supporting farmers and expanding access to essential services.The items issued included avocado and macadamia seedlings, water project materials, and sportsequipment, tents and chairs for…
The Mountain Journal Academic and research staff in public universities and research institutions will now retire between 60 and 75 years, depending on rank, employment type, and disability status, under new guidelines issued by the Public Service Commission (PSC). In the new guideline, the non-teaching staff will retire at 60 years, while those registered as…
The Mountain Journal Kiharu Technical and Vocational College (Kiharu TVC) was officially launched by the local MP, Ndindi Nyoro. The MP also opened the Mwai Kibaki Tuition Block, named after the former President Mwai Kibaki, owing to recognition of his deeds. Speaking at the institution in the Kiambugi area of Gaturi ward, Ndindi said the…
