By Barbara Plett Usher & Farouk Chothia, BBC News, Nairobi & London Share EPA The police have been accused of over-reacting to the protests Kenya’s President William Ruto says he will withdraw a finance bill containing controversial tax hikes after deadly protests which saw parliament set ablaze on Tuesday. In an address to the nation, he…
The Mountain Journal A lawmaker has claimed how the Members of parliament were offered a hefty kitty to throw their support behind the controversial Finance Bill 2024/2025. In a shocking revelation, Juja MP George Koimburi claimed that the lawmakers were each offered Sh2 Million. Koimburi spoke at AIPCA Ndururumo Church in his constituency, alleging…
By James Wakahiu The local film, music, drama and arts sector has received a major boost following the opening of a talent academy by the Mount Kenya University (MKU) on Thursday. The programme dubbed Cape Media Talent Academy targets students in universities and beneficiaries will acquire professional hands-on training, as well as employment opportunities, among…
The Mountain Journal By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University medical students will now access training facilities at the Kenyatta University Teaching Research and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH) following the signing of a partnership between the two institutions. In the collaboration signed by the Vice-Chancellor Prof Deogratius Jaganyi and KUTRRH Chief Executive Ahmed Dagane at least 42…
By Basillioh Rukanga, BBC News, Nairobi Share Reuters Protesters angered by the new finance bill have been trying to make their way to parliament Kenya’s government has scrapped some proposed taxes in this year’s controversial finance bill, including a 16% levy on bread, after a public outcry. The announcement by MPs came as police fired tear…
The Mountain Journal More than Sh300 million will be used to facilitate tea directors elections in the 54 smallholder tea factories. It has been established that each of the factories will be parting with between Sh1.2 million and Sh3.5 million to cater for the cost of the polls, more than 680,000 tea growers will participate…
The Mountain Journal Kemsa Chairman Irungu Nyakera has thrown his support to the debate on one man, one vote, one shilling. But his support is no condition that the country be developed as a whole without some regions being left behind. “Sometimes we celebrate how successful our regions or communities are while forgetting that they…
The Mountain Journal in Kirinyaga Kirinyaga coffee farmers have been ranked the best in production of quality coffee that has attracted the local and international buyers. Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) appreciated the Kirinyaga coffee farmers for the continued embracing of best farming practises. In the farmers engagements forums in Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Nyeri and Kiambu, convened…
The Mountain Journal Murang’a County Government Governor Dr Irungu Kang’ata has reiterated the need to pursue a manufacturing and industrialisation economic agenda at the national and county levels to foster accelerated development. He said pursuing a progressive manufacturing and industrialisation agenda, particularly for export-led enterprises, should include adopting a conducive economic environment, including attractive…
The Mountain Journal Campaigns to sustain girls in schools by offering education programmes focusing on menstrual health and hygiene has started succeeding in keeping female students in class throughtout the month. The program implemented with the collaboration of Murang’a County Government and Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has been reported improvement in demystifying menstruation amongst school…
