The Mountain Journal The Kimende area has been declared a danger zone, following the landslide catastrophe. The The Kenya Red Cross declared the Kimende escarpment a danger zone following a landslide that struck the area on Tuesday night. Early in the morning, emergency services were mobilized, with the Red Cross team currently en route to…
Councillor Mwaura says there are chances for work for educated East Africans in Sweden especially those with modern technology skills such as IT and in nursing. By James Wakahiu A specialised Kenyan nurse has re-claimed his seat as a councillor in a town in Sweden after being nominated by his political party. Daniel Mwaura Njuguna…
By Eutychus Ngechu In the heart of Murang’a County, a beacon of hope shines brightly through the efforts of Dream Hub Trust CEO Addah Nduta, the visionary founder, social reformer, future-oriented, change maker, philanthropist, thought leader of Dream Hub Trust a Non profitable organization that breaking the chains, building lives. Much like the legendary Jane…
The Mountain Journal The Nairobi Coffee Auction fetched low prices as the 23,930 bags of coffee were bought at Sh777.4 million. The price offered by the 16 local and international buyers reflected a decrease from the previous auction that fetched Sh1.022 billion for the sale of 25,180 bags of coffee. The coffee was collected from…
The Mountain Journal A bill in parliament calls for listing of parents with children suffering from autism in the cash transfer programme. Government spokesman Isaac Mwaura said the parents with such children once the bill is passed will access the government kitty as they spend most of their time attending to their children. Speaking at…
By Eutychus Ngechu in Kangari, _”Young people are not only the Future, they are also the Present. They have Ideas, they have Energy, they have Passion, and they have a Voice that deserves to be heard.”_ ~ by Malala Yousafzai a Pakistan Activist & Nobel laureate during her speech at Annual United Nations General…
The Mountain Journal Leaders spent the labour day with the families affected by landslides in Kiganjo village in Mathioya, Murang’a. The leaders were led by KEMSA Chairman Irungu Nyakera and former MP Peter Kimari who distributed the food stuff to the families accommodated at Ngutu Primary School after they were directed to relocate to safe…
The Mountain Journal The battle for control of the Sh1billion Maragua dam between Murang’a Water (Muwasco) and its rival Murang’a South (Muswasco) has intensified, with two water users heading to court. The petitioners, Cecelia Wairimu and Peter Macharia have pleaded with the court to halt the intended take over by Muwasco on accounts held by Muswasco….
The Mountain Journal Coffee in the weekly auction at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) fetched Sh1billion from the sale of 25,180 bags of the commodity sourced from 1,001 cooperatives and estates. The proceeds are less compared to the last week’s of Sh1,057,113,511.20 from the sale of 26,449 bags In the sale, Konyu coffee factory…
Sergeant Rose Nyawira, the departed Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier who died in a helicopter clash together with nine others and the Chief of Defence Forces has been buried at her parent’s home in Kagio, Kirinyaga County. During the burial ceremony attended by leaders among them Governor Anne Waiguru and officers from the military, Nyawira…
