The Mountain Journal The Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki has warned DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua that he will not allow him to drag Mt. Kenya Region into the opposition. Kindiki told off Gachagua, terming his politics as divisive and outdated “We will milk as many development projects as possible from this government because we…
By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) has secured a remarkable hat-trick, emerging as the best university overall and most prolific university for the third consecutive year as the Kenya National Drama Festivals 2026 drew to a close in Nyeri County. The university emerged victorious in nearly every major competitive segment, collecting multiple trophies, national…
The Mountain Journal In four years, Murang’a county government has managed to ensure water was accessible in the villages, more than decades ago. Governor Irungu Kang’ata in his address to the county assembly outlined that the programme to connect more villages with the commodity was ongoing. He further explained that his administration has constructed nor…
The Mountain Journal The demand orthodox tea in the international markets has forced KTDA factories to venture into the much needed produce. Already eight factories have been registered by the tea board of Kenya to manufacture the premier brand with others led by Rukuriri, Ngere and Ikumbi expected to be commissioned this year. KTDA factories…
The Mountain Journal Slovakians medical experts seek to partner with Murang’a County Government to strengthen telemedicine technology designed to reach more patients. The Slovakian delegation led by Mr. Adam Subrt and Mr. Martin Balae from Goldmann Systems held a meeting with the County’s Health CEC Dr Fredrick Mbugua, Chief Officer Eliud Maina and health experts …
By Aaron Muthomi NAIROBI, Kenya — A youth team from Kenya has drawn international attention after delivering a commanding performance at a global Bible study competition in Europe, showcasing a rare blend of faith, discipline, and resilience that continues to position them among the most competitive Pathfinder clubs in the world. The Flying Marine Pathfinder…
The Mountain Journal The coffee market earned Sh 651.4 million after the sale of 16,503 bags of coffee as the peak season comes to an end, less than `19,161 bags of last week. In the market analysis, the 10 brokers offered 1,439 bags of grade AA, 3,151 grade AB and 1,190 grade C. The Nairobi…
The Mountain Journal KTDA managed factories in the weekly auction fetched Sh 1.56 billion after the sale of 4,374,475 kgs of tea during the weekly auction. In the market, that 48 buyers participated, Mununga, Kiegoi, Rukuriri, Gathuthi, Imenti, Kimunye, Gacharage, Ngere, Kathangariri, and Githongo factories under KTDA fetched the impressive prices of between Sh 435.50…
By BBC The Artemis II crew have safely returned home after re-entering Earth’s atmosphere at 25,000mph (40,000km/h), splashing down off the coast of California. They have travelled deeper into space than any humans before them – just over 4,000 miles more than the record of 248,655 set by Apollo 13 in 1970. Astronauts are highly…
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged African countries to emulate Kenya’s affordable housing program that targets providing dignified living places in urban places across the country. The DP said Kenya has made great strides in upgrading settlements for millions of citizens through the Affordable Housing Programme that is under implementation by President…
