The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Two employees of the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) in Meru were charged with alleged theft of equipment worth Sh686,965. Samuel Njoroge alias Kamzee and Joseph Murithi, appeared before Meru Chief Magistrate Ms Lilian Maina, where they denied the counts leveled against them. The duo were charged with theft of…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjiournal.co.ke Karatina was on Saturday brought to a standstill after the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made a triumphic entry where he engaged the community charting the way forward to the general election. Gachagua told Mathira residents to remain focused and in the next election to elect credible leaders with public interests…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has affirmed the government’s unwavering quest to ensure marginalised regions benefit from national resources. He said the government will serve all Kenyans equally without discriminating against any area because of political, tribal, religious affiliation. Spoke on Friday when he hosted Tana River leaders and elders at the…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on road users to respect boda boda operators as he urged the riders to avoid recklessness and misbehavior causing animosity on the roads. Prof. Kindiki said the riders enjoy every right like other Kenyans in the transport industry to do business and eke a living…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Women are the drivers of change, best at multitasking as caregivers of their families but also key drivers of grassroots agricultural productivity and enterprise growth. The Government’s transformation of the agricultural sector through subsidized fertilizer and certified seeds is beneficial to women who form the majority of the farmer folk of…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki has challenged the youth to continue asking hard questions on the country’s governance assuring them of proactive response to their concerns. He urged the youth as they advocate for a better country should avoid violence and exploitation by those keen to bring the country down. “Ask us…
A landslide has killed at least 1,000 people in the remote Marra Mountains in western Sudan, according to the rebel group The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army. Days of heavy rain triggered the landslide on Sunday, which left just one survivor and “levelled” much of the village of Tarasin, the group said in a statement. The movement…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke A delegation from the counties of Kitui, Machakos and Makueni toured projects initiated by Murang’a County Government that won praise over the right utilisation of resources. The team led by Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua included the MCAs’ , Deputy Minority Leader Senate visited Maragi ECDE, Muriranjas TeleMedicine hub,Mukuyu Social Hall, Mukuyu…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The US Embassy in Nairobi announced it will be closed on September 1, 2025, and explained why Kenyans and others seeking consular services such as visa processing and passport applications in Nairobi should plan accordingly. US President Donald Trump released a proclamation stressing the importance of protecting American workers and criticised…
By Ndung’u Wainaina , Executive Director, International Centre for Policy and Conflict The new Persons with Disabilities (Amendments) Act, 2025 provides a comprehensive legal framework for the promotion, protection, and advancement of disability rights, aligning with Kenya’s constitutional commitments under Articles 2(6), 27, 54 and 260 of the Constitution of Kenya and the United Nations…
