By Aaron Muthomi Teens Voice Africa, in partnership with Kenyatta University (KU) and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), is spearheading a major tree-planting exercise at Kenyatta University to launch the 2025–2030 National Tree Planting Campaign. The event brings together School Cabinet Secretaries for Environment from Nairobi City County and beyond, marking a significant step in…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticised the past regime for sidelining the residents of Northern Kenya in development distribution. He took issue with the vetting process that previously complicated issuance of identification documents including the National Identity Cards, Birth Certificates and Birth Certificates in the region. “It was very hard…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i has decried the low number of Kenyans turning up for the ongoing voter registration exercise. Speaking during a mentorship session of youth at Lavington SDA church this morning, Dr Matiangi urged Kenyans to ensure they register on time to have a chance of voting…
Peter Wambugu grew up not knowing his father By BBC Seven people from Kenya have won a case at the Family Court in London to prove they were fathered by British men working at an army base in their country. Commercially available DNA databases were used to identify otherwise unknown fathers. Six had served at…
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…
