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…
The Mountain Journal Wangui Ngirici has attacked the Kenya Kwanza administration over playing politics instead of embarking on service delivery. She accused the government for the high-end corruption and misuse of public funds by public officers who have joined in premature politics, poor services and failed promises. Ms.Ngirici who retired as the Chairperson to…
The Mountain Journal The concerns raised by the Kenya Federation of Employers over poor business climate, have been supported by the Comfort Homes Director Hezekiah Kariuki has waded into the debate saying that real estate companies are not exceptional since they are operating in the same economic harsh environment. Mr Kariuki said that the real…
The Mountain Journal The former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has supported Purity Wangui Ngirici to Kirinyaga Gubernational seat, while wooing her to join Umoja na Maendeleo Party (UMP). Speaking during a meet people tour in Kirinyaga, Mwangaza assured Ngirici of full support , and that she was not ready to betray her as she has…
