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…
MKU Chairman Board of Directors and Founder, Prof. Simon Gicharu at the Maritime Academy in Malindi. By James WakahiuMount Kenya University (MKU)’s Malindi Maritime Academy has boostedKenya’s maritime training capacity with the installation of a modern bridgesimulator facility valued at Sh30 million, as the institution intensifies efforts totap into the largely underdeveloped maritime sector.The high-tech…
The Mountain Journal Claims of conflict of interest emerged at Chuka Girls High School in Tharaka Nithi County as the school board of management called for the removal of the principal. The board, a section of parents, indicates has been pursuing the removal of the principal from the school alleging that she was unable to…
By Aaron Muthomi Dol Dol, Laikipia County — Under the scorching sun and across the dry, rugged terrain of the Dol Dol valley, learners at Dol Dol Primary School took part in a major environmental and education-focused initiative as the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), with support from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), led a…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.keKirinyaga County has recorded a steady rise in Early Childhood Development Education(ECDE) enrollment following sustained investment in school infrastructure, improved servicedelivery and enhanced teacher welfare.Governor Anne Waiguru said enrolment in the learning centres has increased from 13,280learners in 2017 to 16,398 learners in 2025, reflecting growing parental confidence in publicECDE centres and…
