By BBC The Artemis II crew have safely returned home after re-entering Earth’s atmosphere at 25,000mph (40,000km/h), splashing down off the coast of California. They have travelled deeper into space than any humans before them – just over 4,000 miles more than the record of 248,655 set by Apollo 13 in 1970. Astronauts are highly…
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged African countries to emulate Kenya’s affordable housing program that targets providing dignified living places in urban places across the country. The DP said Kenya has made great strides in upgrading settlements for millions of citizens through the Affordable Housing Programme that is under implementation by President…
Residents in Mathioya celebrated the launch to construct the stalled Kamagogo–Kiriko–Kagumoini–Chui–Karugia road, after it stalled two decades ago. After the broken promises by politicians, residents expect the completion of the 15 kilometres road, to ease transportation of goods to the market and people across the constituency and beyond. The project to be undertaken by KeRRA …
The Mountain Journal The Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) has assured citizens that it will not censor the freedom of expression during the electioneering period. CAK Chairman Charles Karondo said unlike some neighbouring nations of Uganda and Tanzania that shut down internet connectivity, Kenyans will freely enjoy connectivity within the framework of the law during…
The Mountain Journal Nanyuki Police FC defeated Ndemu Stima FC 4-1 in a match played at Thingithu Secondary school grounds. The winning team struggled to outmatch Ndemu Stima in the muddy grounds following the heavy rains. The winning goals were pumped in the second half by Nanyuki Police FC as Ndemu Stima scored the lonely…
The Mountain Journal The farmers through their organisations have raised major concerns over the ongoing tensions in the Middle East between the United States – Israel and Iran saying it could negatively affect the livelihood of millions in the globe. The Members of Murang’a Based Amica Sacco said the war, if not stopped through mediation,…
The Mountain Journal More regulations will be introduced to govern the multi billion tea sector in the interest to protect the 800,000 growers from exploitation through the value chain. In the regulations, all the actors through the tea value chain will be identified with the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK), issuing penalties to tame the…
The Mountain Journal Race to deputise President William Ruto has kicked off with Kirinyaga Governor Annie Waiguru embarking on tours to popularise development activities initiated by Kenya Kwanza administration. Waiguru said she will mobilise votes to support Ruto’s re-election in the next year’s General Election citing the region would benefit more and assist to meet…
Photo/MKU students pose for a photo during the tree planting day organised by the School of Pharmacy. Photo; Courtesy By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU), through an initiative of the School of Pharmacy Alumni Network (MKU-SPAN) and the Pharmacy Students Association (MKUPSA) has hosted a Tree Planting Day. Held under the theme “Growing a…
By Ndung’u Wainaina The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has begun mass voter registration. The exercise will take 30 days. The audit firm KMPG did audit of registers of voters prior to 2022 general elections. According to the audit report, there is existence of duplicate records totaling 481,711 and voters said to have registered…
