The Donald Trump administration plans to send to Kenya U.S. citizens exposed to the Ebola virus rather than bring them home for observation and treatment, according to three people with knowledge of the plans. In past outbreaks, Americans exposed to the virus were sent home to be treated in state-of-the-art facilities. The Trump administration has…
The Mountain Journal The Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki, has disclosed that Cabinet Secretaries will convene a meeting with stakeholders, owners and operators of public transport vehicles, manufacturers and other players who rely on petroleum products, and seek solutions to the fuel prices issue. Kindiki said President William Ruto, who is in Azerbaijan, has CS’s…
The Mountain Journal Public transportation disruption has been experienced across the country, with thousands of commuters stranded. In Mt Kenya region, the highways are empty as the PSV stages remain deserted, as only boda boda and tuk tuk operators ferry passengers at exaggerated fares. From Meru, Nanyuki, Nyeri, Murang’a, and Thika, the PSV operators withdrew…
President William Ruto has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum. This meeting is a vital platform for advancing partnerships and practical solutions for sustainable urban development. The invitation, follows recognition of Kenya’s leadership in affordable housing and sustainable urban development, is a testament to our commitment to building…
The government is exploring every necessary measure to bring down the cost of fuel following the spike caused by the war in Iran that has disrupted global fuel supply, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured. Prof. Kindiki said the government has already reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel from 16 percent to 8 percent…
The Mountain Journal The concerns raised by the Kenya Federation of Employers over poor business climate, have been supported by the Comfort Homes Director Hezekiah Kariuki has waded into the debate saying that real estate companies are not exceptional since they are operating in the same economic harsh environment. Mr Kariuki said that the real…
The Mountain Journal Former Attorney General J. B. Muturi has called for an end to the sustained and increasingly hostile attacks directed at the retired President Uhuru Kenyatta by leaders within the Kenya Kwanza administration. Muturi said the actions are reckless, unnecessary, and represent a direct affront to constitutional democracy. “They are a calculated attempt…
The Mountain Journal Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata ditches UDA, as he outlines journey in the remaining year to the election, as he says he will be respectful to President William Ruto. Kang’ata in a press release said he will not vie the next general election on the UDA party, promising to communicate his future through …
The Mountain Journal President William Ruto returned to his Murang’a political stronghold promising to improve his score card ready for the re-election. He said the ongoing development programme initiated by his administration once completed by next year would be ahead of his rivals who have perfected the hurling of insults and spreading propagangas. Ruto said…
The Mountain Journal The former Chairperson at the Kenya Seeds Company Ms Wangui Ngirici maintained she resigned from her position, and was not sacked as alleged. There are claims that Ngirici eying for Kirinyaga gubernatorial position was sacked by the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury John Mbadi. According to Ms Ngirici, She had hinted that…
