The Mountain Journal  More than 1,700 students graduated at the Murang’a University of Technology (MUT), a large number since the institution was granted a charter 10 years ago, said the Vice Chancellor, Prof Dickson Nyariki. Nyariki underscored the institution’s achievement in the year to the assembly of an electric vehicle christened MUT 001, powered primarily…
Change of guard at Lenana and Nanyuki national schools The Mountain Journal The impact of students of unrest in over 200 learning institutions is being felt, with two principals having been transferred with one exiting teaching. Lenana School Chief Principal William Kiplagat Kemei has been forced to take early retirement following the students’ strike on…
Photo/Jubilant Mount Kenya University students raise some of the trophies won at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival at kibabii University, Bungoma county. Photo: Courtesy By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU)’s creative arts groups have once again proven its dominance at the Kenya National Music Festivals, delivering a sterling impressive performance that yielded an…
The Mountain Journal Five students who graduated with PhDs from Mount Kenya University (MKU) last week said the journey to achieve their dreams was full of challenges, but they appreciate the support they got to accomplish it. Benson Nyamweya Omwario, Amos Andama Nyamoko, Susan Wanjiku Mugo, Lilian Lwaya Elijah and Loise Kuria Nyakeru, said only …
Photo/ Dr Julius Kipngetich in a tree planting at MKU during 29th graduation ceremony The Mountain Journal The youth should not rely only on employment opportunities created by others but they should look for solutions to challenges facing the community and craft their own undertaking. Dr Julius Kipngetich, the Group CEO of Jubilee Holdings Ltd,…
Photoi/Jubilee Holdings Group CEO and chief guest, Dr Julius Kipng’etich plants a tree to commemorate Mount Kenya University’s 29th graduation fete held on Friday August 7th 2026 at the Graduation Pavillion, Happy Valley, in Thika town. Looking on is MKU council chairman, Dr Vincent Gaitho (centre) and Vc Prof Deogratius Jaganyi. Photo, Courtesy By James…
The Mountain Journal Murang’a County Government issued bursaries under Inua Masomo Bursary programme to 2,500 learners, in a programme that targets top 10 students in every day secondary school across the county. Also the more than 300 students who went to day secondary schools and attained a C+ and above received a Sh 10,000 each…
The Mountain Journal Nanyuki high school students returned to their institution on Friday after they were collected by their parents following a mysterious fire that erupted in one of the dormitories. As they resumed to complete the remaining part of the second term, the students were questioned, with the administration seeking more information on who…
The Mountain Journal The National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) states of the major challenges in providing support to the institutions caring for persons with disabilities. The Organisations call on the devolved units, well wishers, development partners and well wishers to channel their support to assist in facilitating the neglected programmes in the…
The Mountain Journal The month-long strike by the Murang’a ECDE 1,100 teachers came to an end after their union and the local county government entered a truce. There was celebration among the teachers after the care giver was dropped and replaced with teachers. Immediately the strike was called off and the return to work formulae…
