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…
MKU Chairman Board of Directors and Founder, Prof. Simon Gicharu at the Maritime Academy in Malindi. By James WakahiuMount Kenya University (MKU)’s Malindi Maritime Academy has boostedKenya’s maritime training capacity with the installation of a modern bridgesimulator facility valued at Sh30 million, as the institution intensifies efforts totap into the largely underdeveloped maritime sector.The high-tech…
The Mountain Journal There is an outcry of mangoes glut in Murang’a with thousands of farmers staring at incurring a major loss after the fruit processors and buyers are overwhelmed by the production. Reports indicate that more than 40,000 metric tonnes of the mangoes have gone to waste since the harvesting season started, with an…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke An audit has pointed to major irregularities in the Sh 96.3 million procurement of the dialysis equipment in Laikipia Country Government. The audit report reveals that while 10 dialysis machines, 10 beds, and a water treatment plant were allegedly procured and delivered to Nyahururu and Nanyuki Hospitals, some equipment was faulty,…
