The Mountain Journal The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement Programme (NYOTA) has transformed many of the households after the majority of the youth were assisted to venture into businesses, which has assisted them to support their families. In a function at General Ihura stadium, attended by Cabinet Secretaries Alice Wahome( Lands), Lee Kinyanjui (Trade) backed…
The Mountain Journal President William Ruto has hit back at critics of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme after the Government released more than Sh3 billion in grants to over 122,000 young entrepreneurs nationwide. Speaking during the second tranche disbursement of the NYOTA Business Start-up Programme, the President reported that the initiative was…
Professor Eugene Kevune Appointed to Senior Global Human Rights Leadership Roles The Mountain Journal Kenyan humanitarian and education advocate Professor Dr. Eugene Kevune Nzabonimba has been appointed to three senior leadership positions in the Implementation Universal Declaration of Human Rights (IUDHR), a global human rights advocacy organization headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, United States.In an…
The Mountain Journal There is a relief to motorists after the High Court suspended the enforcement of mandatory annual inspections for private vehicles, dealing a blow to the National Transport and Safety Authority’s (NTSA) plan to subject all vehicles older than four years to yearly roadworthiness tests. The conservatory orders, issued by Justice Francia Nyungu…
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged African countries to develop forward-looking economic policies that will attract long-term investments and build investor-confidence across the continent. The DP said policy disruption common in Africa weakens investors’ trust and confidence making the continent unattractive for huge investments needed to uplift the region’s development. Speaking on…
The Mountain Journal Nanyuki New Market traders whose property were burnt a month ago got a boost after they received a Sh 5 million donation. The donation to support the traders from the national government to traders through MPs Mwangi Kiunjuri and Jane Kagiri of Laikipia east and Laikipia respectively. The kitty is designed to…
By Staff Reporter A group of peace ambassadors has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at promoting unity, peaceful coexistence and responsible leadership ahead of future political activities in the country.The leaders, drawn from all 47 counties, warned that Kenya risks economic and social setbacks if peace and national cohesion are undermined by divisive politics and…
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said the government will not entertain any attempts to exploit the planned opposition protests to loot and destroy property, saying stern action will be taken against those who break the law. The DP said there will be no room for lawbreakers to perpetrate crimes in the name…
The Mountain Journal The ground is set for the operationalisational of the Murang’a Industrial Park, with six companies receiving land ownership documents. Already, 55 percent of the land has been taken up by the investors after meeting all the requirements sent by the Murang’a County Government on the establishment of the industries based on the…
The Mountain Journal There is an outcry from the real estate companies after the county governments have stopped approving the titling of small portions of land. The land dealers describe the enacted rules as punitive and a major hindrance to the housing sector. Comfort Homes Real Estate Company CEO Hezekiah Kariuki decried the punitive regulations…
