Prof Kindiki identifies women as the drivers of change

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…

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Kindiki urges youth to demand better governance, avoid violence

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…

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Leaders from lower eastern tour devolved programmes in Murang’a

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…

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US Embassy in Nairobi to remain shut on September 1

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…

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The significance of the Disabilities (Amendment) Act, 2025

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…

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Sidian Bank Opens 49th branch in Ol Kalou, bets on SME and agribusiness growth

From left: Sidian Bank CEO Chege Thumbi, Nyandarua Governor Dr. Moses Kiarie Badilisha, and Ol Kalou Branch Manager Monica Kamau during the bank’s opening in Ol Kalou. Photo/courtesy. By Cecilia Ngunjiri/The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Sidian Bank has opened its 49th branch in Ol Kalou, the administrative capital of Nyandarua County, as the lender pushes deeper…

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EACC  investigates current and former governors, with 822 employees under probe

EACC CEO Mr Abdi  Mohammud. The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke EACC has disclosed it was investigating five present and 11 former governors in relation to allegations of the embezzlement of public funds, conflict of interest, and money laundering. The investigations also focus on the county chief’s possession of unexplained wealth offenses under the anti corruption and…

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CS Alice Wahome in a tour of counties

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, Alice Wahome, has embarked on a two-day development tour of Nakuru, Nyandarua, and Laikipia counties. The tour is focused on inspection of the land registries, markets, and affordable housing programs. under construction in the counties. The CS began with the visit…

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Villagers gets compensation from British after its soldiers negligence  in Laikipia four years of wait 

Photo/ Lawyer Kelvin Kubai and members of the Environmental lobby group African Centre for Corrective and Preventive Action (ACCPA) in Nanyuki. The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Celebrations greeted villages in Umande ward, after more than 7,500 victims who inhaled the toxin smoke that billowed from the Lollodaiga Conservancy in 2021 received their compensation from the British…

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