The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Interior and National Coordination Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has downplayed the celebrated return of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua scheduled on Thursday, after three weeks in the US. The CS said thousands of travellers use JKIA, after their international tours, as he downplayed hyped celebration by the allies of Gachagua. “Gachagua…
Photo: Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni. The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Senior government officials have kicked off an initiative dubbed ‘Jamii Imara Mashinani . set to create an engagement platform with the communities in the counties. The initiative, launched in Mathioya, focuses on a series of people-centered forums designed to engage citizens directly and explain…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Eleven squatters have moved to the Environment and Land Court in Nairobi seeking orders to be allowed to own 7.7 acres of land they have been living in for the last 17 years uninterrupted. The squatters led by David Mokua argue that the titles to the land were fraudulently acquired by…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has hinted at a possibility of running for another elective post after the end of her two terms as the county boss. Waiguru said she welcome calls by residents to consider seeking another leadership role in the county come 2027 elections. It has however caused political ripples…
— Reigning champions Highway Secondary School are once again knocking at the door of greatness after surging into the semi-finals of the KSSSA 2025 National Secondary School Games, fueled by determination, resilience, and a familiar hunger for glory.The Nairobi-based football giants began their campaign with a tough 3–1 loss to St. Joseph’s Boys, raising early…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Celebrations mood greeted Murang’a County Assembly after Peter Mbogo was sworn a nominated MCA, replacing the late Mark Wainaina Gicheru. Mbogo a known figure in Kandara, after he was mentored by Lands and Housing Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome and the active coordination of Jubilee and UDA parties in 2017 and 2022…
IEBC Chairman Mr Erastus Ethekon The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The electoral body has cleared nomination of members to the county assemblies to replace those who exited in the UDA. In the first mandate after it assumed the office, the Erastus Ethekon led commission communicated with the county assemblies of Murang’a, Nyandarua, Kakamega, Kirinyaga,Makueni, Taita Taveta,…
By Aaron Muthomi /Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke As the long, chilly month of July fades, the dawn of August breathes a new rhythm across the cool slopes of Mt. Kenya. Meru County becomes the national stage as over 100,000 students from all 47 counties of Kenya converge with one mission: to celebrate music, culture, and creativity….
By BBC Almost one in three people in the Gaza Strip are going for days without eating, the UN’s food aid programme has warned. “Malnutrition is surging with 90,000 women and children in urgent need of treatment,” the World Food Programme (WFP) said in a statement. Warnings of starvation in Gaza have intensified this week….
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The allies Kenya Kwanza drummed up support to accord President William Ruto a second term following implementation of development programmes designed to uplift living standard of Kenyans across the country The Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki warned Kenyans against listening to individuals playing deceptive politics that can plunge the country into…
