By BBC At the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, a Russian MP came up to me. “Are you going to bomb Iran?” he asked. “I’m not planning to bomb anyone!” I replied. “I mean you, the British…” “Don’t you mean Donald Trump?” “He’s told what to do by Britain,” the man smiled. “And by the…
Photo/Rescue workers were dispatched shortly after the crash. Photograph: Santa Catarina Military Fire Department Witnesses say some of those onboard hurled themselves out to escape flames as reports say fire started from torch in balloon’s basket. The Guardian At least eight people have died after a hot-air balloon carrying more than 20 people caught fire and…
By Suleiman Mbatiah, and Sean Ngirici, Laikipia editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Youth and women play a critical role in climate action and economic development, offering fresh ideas, local solutions, and the energy needed to build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities. County Secretary, Koinange Wahome echoed these sentiments during the signing of a partnership agreement between the County Government…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.keKirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has asked former Deputy President RigathiGachagua to keep off from her political turf following his recent remarks over herassociation with President William Ruto.In a subtle attack, Waiguru said she will not be intimidated to join Gachagua’s politicalcamp through threats and insults.Speaking during the distribution of climate change mitigation items at…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The Government has has unveiled a national Disaster Risk Management (DRM) strategy aimed at reducing disaster risks and minimising the loss of lives, livelihoods, and critical economic, environmental, and social assets. The Disaster Risk Management Strategy 2024-2030 is focused at the reduction of loss of lives and livelihoods and achieving sustainable…
editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The government has rolled out a public participation initiative to support formulating sports laws and policies as part of strengthening sporting infrastructure. The move is geared towards formulating the nation’s sports infrastructure and youth development programmes, as the country was working on construction of 22 stadiums across the country. Youth and Sports Principal Secretary…
Photo/ Vehicles plying along Ugandan road. By Sean Ngirici editor@themountainjournal.co.keThis ultimately comes down to the two capitals, Nairobi and Kampala. Different cities in differentcountries but one shared challenge: traffic chaos. Let us look deeper and see what stories the roadstell us.The Kenyans have a mix of modernization and reckless tradition. From matatus speeding past othermotorists…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kirinyaga County Government installs Master Meter to curb water and revenuelosses as it expand supply of piped water to more householdsThe initiative will to reduce Non-Revenue Water (NRW) through the installation of a master meter at the Muratiri Water Treatment Plant.The new system will allow the county to monitor water production…
Photo/Students from a Gatundu South Secondary School perform a song during celebrations to mark Day of the African Child at Mama Ngina University By James Wakahiu editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Incidents of child neglect and abuse are increasingly becoming a disturbing reality in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, prompting urgent calls for action from community leaders and child welfare…
Paramount Chief Karuri Gakure The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke An acre of land that includes the grave site of the late paramount chief Karuri Gakure in Tuthu will be handed over to Murang’a Catholic Diocese upon completion of the process. The fourth generation of the late paramount chief has the grave site, traditional homestead, where he…
