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Calls to government to enhance control in KUSCO to protect members money after the report of the Sh12 billion loss

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Savings and credit societies have asked the government to establish strict regulations that will control and monitor operations of Sacco unions that will control and monitor operations of the saccos are crucial. The leadership in the saccos have petitioned the government to ensure maximum protection of the members resources in the…

Children Policy ready in five counties as others struggle

Bonnie2 years ago04 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Five counties have launched a children’s policy designed to help in the formulation of friendly regulations for the interest of the young. During celebrations to mark World Children’s Day in Murang’a, the children’s department identified Mombasa, Turkana, Murang’a, Kakamega, and Nyamira as the only devolved units that have launched the policy…

Nuclear Energy in Kenya will be a reality in 2034

Bonnie2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kenya is set to install nuclear energy that will be operational by 2034. An area where the project, the first of its kind in Kenya, will be constructed has been identified in the southern part of Kilifi. In the past deliberation on the power project met stiff opposition from the environmentalist…

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Israel PM Netanyahu fires defence minister Gallant

Bonnie2 years ago2 years ago01 mins

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired defence minister Yoav Gallant, saying there is “crisis of trust” between them. Netanyahu said in a statement that his trust in Gallant had “eroded” in recent months. Foreign Minister Israel Katz will replace Gallant, Netanyahu added. Gallant posted on social media that the “security of the state of…

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Demonstration Bill sparks fears

Bonnie2 years ago2 years ago01 mins

The government could soon have sweeping powers over protests, including deciding when and where they can happen, under a new law spearheaded by Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku. The proposed Assemblies and Demonstrations Bill 2024 seeks to bar protests on highways and other public spaces, claiming they disrupt public order. If passed, it will grant the Interior Cabinet…

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Ole Sapit risk jail term over ACK Mt Kenya West Diocese bishop election

Bonnie2 years ago2 years ago08 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The high court in Nyeri has ordered the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit to start election process of the new bishop of Mt Kenya West diocese by November 13, 2024. Justice Judge Kizito Magare ordered Archbishop Ole Sapit to initiate the process on or before November 13….

Locals support electric fence installation to tame human wildlife conflict in Nginyii

Bonnie2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Communities in Nginyii, Kianugu, and Muramati villages in Umande ward have rallied behind installation of an electric fence to block wildlife from the Lolldaiga Hills from invading their farms. During a public participation, the locals told off those blocking the installation of the electric fence designed to shield the farmers from…

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Foster care week celebrations observed in Murang’a

Bonnie2 years ago2 years ago05 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke More than 4,500 foster parents have been registered in the country as the children’s rights advocates have discouraged the presence of charitable homes. In a forum to celebrate the foster parents, the advocates and department of children underscored the need of raising children in the families rather than in charitable homes…

Ruto urge Kindiki to deliver as takes a swipe at Gachagua

Bonnie2 years ago2 years ago01 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Proffessor Kithure Kindiki was sworn the Deputy President as Pesident William Ruto urged him to help fulfill the Kenya Kwanza agenda, calling for unity and equal service to all Kenyans. The head of state speaking after Kindiki was was sworn in at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), expressed frustration over the past…

Countdown to Cop 29, Rodi Kenya with communities in Nyeri and Machakos in tree planting

Bonnie2 years ago2 years ago09 mins

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Communities living in two endangered forests have partnered with government agencies ending the perennial animosity and embarking in planting indigenous trees to enhance forest cover. In the past 20 years, Nyeri Hill and Kilimambogo hills have been destroyed with impunity, as the neighbours fell trees, burned charcoal and massive livestock grazing,…