The Mountain Journal Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Dr Fred Matiang’i has called on citizens to embrace political tolerance and condemned the government for allowing goonism in the country and barring its political rivals from holding their meetings in certain parts of the country. Matiang’i regretted that 62 years after the country attained independence, citizens appear…
The Mountain Journal Agriculture and Livestock Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe warned macadamia processors companies against failure to buy all locally produced nuts failure which will open a window for the export of the inshell. He ordered the processors must buy the commodity at the government-set minimum price of Sh100 per kilo to enable the farmers…
The Mountain Journal President William Ruto has castigated political leaders who want to act as gatekeepers for the political direction Central Kenya will take in the next election. The President said he is working for all Kenyans who gave him a popular mandate in 2022 polls, and not a tiny and corrupt political cartel in…
The Mountain Journal The construction of major markets in Kandara and Kigumo in Murang’a has been described as a milestone designed to uplift the status of the traders, ending the era of operating along the roadside. The traders said they expect to occupy the facilities as soon as possible to end the challenges they have…
Photo/Prof. Victoria Wambui Ngumi, Vice Chancellor JKUAT (left) and Dr Martin Kimemia, Vice Chancellor of Mount Kigali University, display a document after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on academic collaboration on April 21, 2026. PHOTO: COURTESY By James Wakahiu Mount Kigali University (MKU), Rwanda, and Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)…
The Mountain Journal The Murang’a County Government has taken a lead in rolling out a digital system dubbed ‘MyMurang’a AA’ designed to assist residents acquire comprehensive services, through their mobile phones. Governor Irungu Kang’ata launched the digital system saying it will assist in collection of revenue to champion implementation of the development projects across the…
President Donald Trump said Iran committed to never closing the strait again, though a US blockade remains in place while negotiators work toward a deal ending the war. Oil prices have plummeted after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be “completely open” to commercial ships for the remainder of the ceasefire. The cost of…
The Mountain Journal Banditary activities in North Rift region has been significantly suppressed enabling the region to benefit from the government’s extensive development agenda. The Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki said security issues that had been a headache for previous administrations have been dealt with in the last three years and residents are enjoying the…
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned opposition leaders against politicizing fuel prices saying the war in Iran has disrupted the global oil sector leading to higher importation costs. Prof. Kindiki said the government has taken necessary measures to lessen the pain for most Kenyans calling on politicians to stop inciting the public…
The Mountain Journal Jubilee Party leadership has signalled to field a candidate for the Ol Kalao by election following the demise of the former MP David Kiaraho. Party Official Jeremiah Kioni said since the late Kiaraho was a member of the Jubilee Party, they should be allowed to field a candidate without facing opposition from…
