The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has gifted new mothers in various maternity wards in the county with Christmas hampers with eight babies being born on December 25th. The hampers were delivered on the eve of Christmas to new mothers admitted in Kerugoya, Kianyaga, Kimbimbi and Sagana hospitals. The mothers included those who…
By A Correspondent A Kenyan living in the US has facilitated construction of a tertiary institution designed to transform the locality he was born in, as appreciating the community that nurtured him before relocation. Photo/US Based Pastor Peter Njoroge Chege a hero in Mahianyu village in Laikipia county. Pastor Peter Njoroge Chege of the Faith…
The Mountain Journal Controversy surrounding the technical committee appointed on transition of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange to Coffee Exchange is causing ripples in the sector. The controversy by Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango alleges that areas that produce more coffee were sidelined during the appointment of the nine member committee by Cooperative Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui…
By Eutychus Ngechu Kimemia in Kigumo It’s Christmas! Season to Reflect on Compassion and Generosity, extending love beyond Family and Friends,” beams the true essence at Kî-iriangoro in Kigumo Ward, Njora ECD Playground in Mûthithi ward, and Githembe in Kahumbu ward, courtesy of Nominated Senator Veronica Maina. The senator touched and changed lives in…
By James Wakahiu It was Christmas come early at Mount Kenya University (MKU) campuses this week as thousands of students celebrated their sports teams who walked away with nearly all major at the just concluded Kenya University Games Kenya Universities Sports Federations (KUSF) games. The event was held at the University of Nairobi between December…
The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has come to the aid of a self-help group whose cow they had bought to feast on during Christmas was stolen and slaughtered by thieves. In a heartwarming act of generosity, Waiguru has offered the 43-member group from Ngiriambu village, Gichugu sub-county, Ksh 50,000 to buy another…
By James Wakahiu The University sports teams faced of with over sixteen (16) Universities to win many accolades, namely: – Best University women overall – Mount Kenya University Best University men overall – Mount Kenya University The best overall winning University – Mount Kenya University The University bagged a total of 30 gold medals, 13…
Farmers reap returns as NCE closes for Christmas and new year The Mountain Journal Coffee cooperatives and estates earned Sh823.4 million after they sold 23,167 bags at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) on Tuesday as the auction platform closed for Christmas and New Year festivities. The coffee auction resumes on January 2, according to…
The Mountain Journal Three more Early Childhood Education Centers have been built in Gatanga ward, to match with the increased enrollment. The facilities are Thare, Gathuthu and Umbui in Gatanga ward, Murang’a county to cater for the increased enrolment in the next year’s intake. Also constructed is a modern kitchen at Umbui nursery school where…
The Mountain Journal The much awaited expansion and renovation of Kirwara Level Four hospital in Gatanga, Murang’a has been completed. The refurbished facility has a modern Casualty wing, general wards, male and female surgical wards. On Sunday, Governor Irungu Kang’ata launched the hospital and including the pediatric ward saying the improved facility will save the…
