By Sean Ngirici/The Mountain Journal Four nominees of the Murang’a County Public Service Board were vetted, each outlining strategies that would facilitate the growth of the county. The lawyers and university lecturers appeared before the Governance Committee chaired by Gicobe Mbatia for vetting, where they outlined their capability to support the growth of the county,…
Sean Ngirici/The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The Mombasa tea auction was a hive of activities this week as the buyers bought 9,239,610 kgs of tea that the brokers brought into the market. At the auction, Kenya traded 7,539,334 kgs, Uganda 1,000,040kgs, Rwanda 550,466 kgs, Malawi 90,040 kgs, and Burundi 59,192 kgs. Report from the East Africa…
Sean Ngirici/The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Isiolo MCAs made their threat true when they sent their Governor Abdi Guyo packing after two weeks of intense battle and leaders seeking for reconciliation. In the impeachment, 16 MCAs supported the impeachment as only two voted against the motion tabled by the Sericho MCA Abubakar Godana. The assembly impeached…
Sean Ngirici/The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke It was a day full of dramas in most parts of the country as Genzs’ battled with the police as they vented their anger on abduction and killings as they celebrated the Genz’ first anniversary protests. In the today’s incident left nine dead and over 200 injured during the…
By Sean Ngirici editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kenya coffee was exported to 60 countries, fetching Sh 39.9 billion after the sale of 49,501,222.18kgs, in the year 2022/2024, compared to Sh34.1 billion, of the previous year. In the export market 6,583 metric tonnes of coffee were sold through the direct market. In production, Kiambu farmers sold 8,957,435.80kgs, Kirinyaga 8,931,496.34kgs,…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Murang’a County Government has entered into a pact with Pinggu District, Beijing of the People’s Republic of China focusing on achieving development. The pact between the two parties was signed by Irungu Kang’ata and the Deputy Mayor Mr Mr H.EFU Qiang led the Chinese Delegation in the cooperative partnership. between the…
Designed top promote organic farming and curb health risks associated with killer chemicals The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kirinyaga County has taken a bold step towards safer and more sustainable farming byhosting it’s first-ever agro ecology symposium.The two-day event, held at Kirinyaga University in Kutus, aimed at promoting thefarming and consumption of organically grown food for…
By BBC At the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, a Russian MP came up to me. “Are you going to bomb Iran?” he asked. “I’m not planning to bomb anyone!” I replied. “I mean you, the British…” “Don’t you mean Donald Trump?” “He’s told what to do by Britain,” the man smiled. “And by the…
Photo/Mount Kenya University (MKU) Chancellor, Prof John Struthers By James Wakahiu editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Mount Kenya University (MKU) Chancellor, Prof John Struthers has announced the conferment of degree and various University Awards at the 27th Graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, 8th August, 2025. “On behalf of the University Council, Management Board and the University Senate,…
Photo/Rescue workers were dispatched shortly after the crash. Photograph: Santa Catarina Military Fire Department Witnesses say some of those onboard hurled themselves out to escape flames as reports say fire started from torch in balloon’s basket. The Guardian At least eight people have died after a hot-air balloon carrying more than 20 people caught fire and…
