By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) has secured a remarkable hat-trick, emerging as the best university overall and most prolific university for the third consecutive year as the Kenya National Drama Festivals 2026 drew to a close in Nyeri County. The university emerged victorious in nearly every major competitive segment, collecting multiple trophies, national…
By Aaron Muthomi NAIROBI, Kenya — A youth team from Kenya has drawn international attention after delivering a commanding performance at a global Bible study competition in Europe, showcasing a rare blend of faith, discipline, and resilience that continues to position them among the most competitive Pathfinder clubs in the world. The Flying Marine Pathfinder…
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…
Photo/University leadership led by Dr Vincent Gaitho (Chair of Council), Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi (Vice Chancellor), Dr Mercyline Kamande (DVC–ARA), Prof. Peter Kirira (DVC–APIA), and Dr Josephine Thuo (Director, Centre for Professional Development) pose for a group photo with Cohort 5 students ahead of their departure to Germany for the Nursing Apprenticeship Program. By James Wakahiu…
Mount Kenya University (MKU) alumni attending the World Oral Health Day in support of alumnus Ms Christine Semekal at Makutano Primary School in Kapenguria, West Pokot County. The event also celebrated this year’s World Oral Health Day. Photo; Courtesy By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) has reaffirmed its commitment to community wellbeing by extending…
The Mountain Journal Kiharu Technical and Vocational College (Kiharu TVC) was officially launched by the local MP, Ndindi Nyoro. The MP also opened the Mwai Kibaki Tuition Block, named after the former President Mwai Kibaki, owing to recognition of his deeds. Speaking at the institution in the Kiambugi area of Gaturi ward, Ndindi said the…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Education stakeholders have been advised to enhance sound finance and procurement systems and comply with the laid-down requirements, as the office of the Auditor General has been assigned the role of inspecting the books of accounts. In the virtual meeting, presided over by the head of the Public Service, Mr Felix…
The Mountain Journal The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is collaborating with 41 county governments on the strategies to achieve sustainable wage bills to comply with a High Court ruling that requires counties to dedicate 35 percent of their budget on wage bill by 2030. The commission’s chairman, Sammy Chepkwony, observed that the wage bill…
The Mountain Journal Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has watered down the National Infrastructure Fund by President William Ruto, describing it as a fanfare designed to increase the national debt.He said the debtHe said the fund is a strategy to overburden Kenyans with more debts and ridicule the spirit left by the former President the late…
editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The Mountain Journal The Commission for University Education (CUE) will today grant a Letter of Interim Authority to the Outspan Global University to offer the degree programmes and become the first private university in Nyeri County. The institutional Vice Chancellor, Prof. Paul Mungai Mbugua, said the formal recognition by the national regulatory framework that OGU…
