Responsible Union Leadership Opinion: By Ibrahim Hish Adan, former TSC Director in charge of North Eastern Region From Colonial Inequality to Constitutional Protection: A Journey Worth Celebrating. Kenya’s teachers have travelled an extraordinary path from colonial-era fragmentation to today’s constitutional protections. It’s time for the teaching fraternity to pause, reflect on this remarkable progress,…
Mrs. Virginiah Musawa Director, Alumni Relations at MKU addressing alumni in a recently concluded alumni champions reunion held on 2nd August, 2025 at Hotel, Sirikwa in Eldoret. By James Wakahiueditor@themountainjournal.co.ke Mount Kenya University (MKU) has launched its AnnualAlumni Awards, aimed at recognizing outstanding alumnimaking exceptional contributions in their fields andcommunities.With a top prize of up…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Mumbi Girls High School Principal Esther Wambugu has been transferred to Masii Girls in Machakos county. The action by the TSC on Ms Wambugu is the latest move in the big schools in Murang’a county in the recent past. In the handing over forum at the school, in a ceremony presided…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The Nairobi Gubernatorial hopeful Irungu Nyakera, graduated with a Masters in Business Administration at Oxford University. Nyakera termed the completion of his study as a milestone citing the numerous flights he made for two years from Nairobi to the London based Oxford University, almost every month for 10 days. “ Each…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has outlined the benefits of the community projects facilitated by the NG CDF, calling on Kenya to initiate a debate to increase allocation to the kitty. The MP defended the existence of the NG-CDF kitty, describing it as a vital tool for sustained grassroots development, thus debate…
Photo/Mr. Joachim Stamp, Special Federal Commissioner for Migration Agreements, Germany making his speech at MKU Thika main campus By James Wakahiu/The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke As joblessness continues to wreak havoc in Kenya, the labour migration pact between Germany and Kenya is increasingly bearing fruits by creating pathways for young people to access skills training, employment…
James Wakahiu/The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Mount Kenya University drama students presented various items during the (MDD) East Africa Music, dance and drama festival in Kampala Uganda. The festival took place from the 18th to 24th August 2025. Among the exciting performances presented were the solo dance, stand-up comedy, solo verse, spoken word, mime, narrative and live broadcast. The…
By James Wakahiu editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Arts, music and sports emerge as beacons of unity amid Kenya’s political rifts As Kenya continues to navigate political tensions between government and opposition leaders, the power of the arts is emerging as a unifying force, bringing communities together across tribal and ideological divides. Photo/ MKU students who participated in this…
“We will be back in 2026” – MKU Management vows after Kenyatta University ran away with the top prize in the institutions of higher learning category By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU)’s winning streak in the national music festivals was evident this year as the fete closed on Saturday August 16th, with top…
By Aaron Muthomi/Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Taita schools have made a commanding mark at the 6th National Amani Debate Competition, held at Alliance High School, with two teams clinching top national honours and earning their place at the East African stage. Murray Girls High School Amani Club took the crown in the English Secondary School Debate…
