The Mountain Journal Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has pledged to support victims of the fuel price protest with compensation from the emergency fund kitty. Kang’ata spoke when he toured the traders affected by the destruction of their business premises on Monday night, when the criminals took advantage of the darkness. “ From the emergency fund, the…
The Mountain Journal The Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki, has disclosed that Cabinet Secretaries will convene a meeting with stakeholders, owners and operators of public transport vehicles, manufacturers and other players who rely on petroleum products, and seek solutions to the fuel prices issue. Kindiki said President William Ruto, who is in Azerbaijan, has CS’s…
The Mountain Journal Public transportation disruption has been experienced across the country, with thousands of commuters stranded. In Mt Kenya region, the highways are empty as the PSV stages remain deserted, as only boda boda and tuk tuk operators ferry passengers at exaggerated fares. From Meru, Nanyuki, Nyeri, Murang’a, and Thika, the PSV operators withdrew…
The Mountain Journal Former Kirinyaga woman MP Wangui Ngirici defended women in leadership in a heated propaganda that women should not be given a chance to lead a county. Ngirici urged residents to give women a chance to lead regardless of the position they want, saying that judgment should not be based on gender. In her “Ziara…
Photo/ Mount Kenya University men’s team captains pose with trophies won at the Kenya University sport’s Nairobi North conference league awards ceremony. By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) has once again demonstrated its sporting excellence, emerging as one of the standout institutions at the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) Nairobi North Conference League. In…
President William Ruto has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum. This meeting is a vital platform for advancing partnerships and practical solutions for sustainable urban development. The invitation, follows recognition of Kenya’s leadership in affordable housing and sustainable urban development, is a testament to our commitment to building…
Photo/The MKU team led by Vice Chancellor, Prof Deogratius Jaganyi (centre) during a tour of Zhejiang Post and Telecommunication College in China. Photo: Courtesy By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) has taken a major step in expanding its international academic and industry footprint following the signing of a transformative trilateral cooperation agreement with a…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjoural The recently implemented Tea levy charging Sh 2.28 per kg of made tea has immensely affected Kenya’ s tea at the weekly Mombasa Auction. Tea sales experts assert that the majority of the buyers who had favoured the Kenya tea have shifted to produce from other countries at the auction. In…
The government is exploring every necessary measure to bring down the cost of fuel following the spike caused by the war in Iran that has disrupted global fuel supply, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured. Prof. Kindiki said the government has already reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel from 16 percent to 8 percent…
The Mountain Journal Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata presided over the graduation of 8,400 youth under the MYS programme, as he defended the decision to leave the UDA Party citing he disagreed with sponsored police intimidation, and malicious damage of properties belonging to the opponents, among other ills employed to score political scores.. Kang’ata said…
