The Mountain Journal Twenty-four percent of the coffee offered at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) in the weekly auction was certified, thus attracting 21 local and international buyers. In the weekly market, 15,749 bags were sold, fetching Sh Sh884.5 million, where 3,764 bags were certified coffee that attracted the best prices. Last week the market…
The Mountain Journal The British Army Training in Kenya will continue, says the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. He welcomed the resumption of joint military training exercises between Kenya and Batuk, saying the decision was a testament to the enduring defence partnership between the two countries after weeks of uncertainty. The state official said the…
The Mountain Journal Operations in one of the Nanyuki-based horticultural farms came to a halt after the employees protested over claims of poor working conditions. They said 12 employees from the security department had been laid off. The 200 employees also protested over the unfair dismissal of a section of their colleagues by the management…
The Mountain Journal The planned exit of the British Army Training Unit has been met with mixed reaction in Kenya, with the residents of Nanyuki pleading with the British Government to abide by the local parliament requirement. The decision to cancel a planned military training exercise in Kenya has exposed tensions in a long-running defence…
The Mountain Journal Four coffee cooperative societies in Embu and Kiambu have resolved to increase consumption of coffee through ensuring each of their members buy at least half a kilogramme annually. Through a programme dubbed ‘eat what you produce,’ the farmers will register improved sales of their commodity as they enjoy the commodity once regarded…
The Mountain Journal Murang’a County Government issued bursaries under Inua Masomo Bursary programme to 2,500 learners, in a programme that targets top 10 students in every day secondary school across the county. Also the more than 300 students who went to day secondary schools and attained a C+ and above received a Sh 10,000 each…
The Mountain Journal Nanyuki high school students returned to their institution on Friday after they were collected by their parents following a mysterious fire that erupted in one of the dormitories. As they resumed to complete the remaining part of the second term, the students were questioned, with the administration seeking more information on who…
The Mountain Journal Tea farmers in Kirinyaga have gotten a major boost after receiving equipment for theconstruction of a green tea processing factory to tap on the growing global demand for premiumspecialty tea.The steamed Green Tea Factory project is being developed through the support of Kenya TeaDevelopment Agency (KTDA) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)…
The Mountain Journal The National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) states of the major challenges in providing support to the institutions caring for persons with disabilities. The Organisations call on the devolved units, well wishers, development partners and well wishers to channel their support to assist in facilitating the neglected programmes in the…
The Mountain Journal Laikipia county government is investing in the construction of an imaging centre and a modern mortuary in efforts to improve its service delivery. In the venture, the county government will spend Sh 70 million for the establishment of the critical units that will be done within the The Nanyuki Teaching and Referral…
