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…
The Mountain Journal The government has organised a major virtual meeting with school heads, board members, and other key stakeholders across the country to deliberate on a way forward. In meetings for the primary and secondary schools, the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, will engage with Primary and Secondary school…
Photo/MKU Christian community leaders examine some of the music equipment, laptops and sound systems donated by MKU founder and Board chairman, Prof Simon Gicharu, to various Christian congregations within the university during MKU’s Thanksgiving celebrations held on Sunday February 22nd at Mwai Kibaki Convention Centre in the campus in Thika town. MKU . Photo:…
Photo: Father Rector In Charge at Kiserian Junior Seminary, Rev Joseph Waratho (seated centre,left) with some of his students when they welcomed a former teacher at the school, Mr Gabriel Gaitho (seated, centre). Mwalimu Gaitho (92 years) taught at the institution in 1956. Photo; Courtesy. By James Wakahiu A retired teacher and longtime educationist, Mr…
The Mountain Journal Learning in Murang’a Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres were paralyzed on Monday after a section of teachers staged a peaceful demonstration to protest over alleged unfair employment terms. The teachers employed by the Murang’a County Government demanded they be absorbed on the permanent and pensionable terms as their colleagues in the…
