A family in Juja, Kiambu County, is appealing for public assistance to help trace their kin whomysteriously disappeared five days ago, leaving relatives gripped by anxiety and uncertaintyover her whereabouts.Esther Wairimu Keige, who serves as the Manager, Legal Services at the Kenya Forest Service(KFS), was last seen in Juja Town on the day she vanished…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Political leaders from across Kenya’s divide have called on citizens to reject leaders who exploit ethnicity and division for political gain, warning that the country must not repeat the painful mistakes of the past as it heads toward the 2027 General Election. The appeal was made during the funeral service of…
The Mountain Journal Kenya is looking forward to hosting more United Nations agencies and has allocated resources running into billions to support the ongoing expansion project in Nairobi, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said. The DP said the 140 billion shillings financial allocation by the government is a show of Kenya’s solid commitment to boost the…
The Mountain Journal Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has expressed the need for a national reflection that can be achieved if the leaders listened to the public and acted on their needs. The government, he regretted, had failed to respond to many of the issues from the public and instead moved to allow the construction of…
By James Wakahiu editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kenya has reinforced its position as one of the world’s leading floriculture exporters as industry leaders, government officials, regulators and international trade partners gathered in Nairobi for the opening of the 13th International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX 2026). The African continent’s largest flower industry trade show, held under the theme “Shaping…
The Donald Trump administration plans to send to Kenya U.S. citizens exposed to the Ebola virus rather than bring them home for observation and treatment, according to three people with knowledge of the plans. In past outbreaks, Americans exposed to the virus were sent home to be treated in state-of-the-art facilities. The Trump administration has…
The Mountain Journal The Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki, has disclosed that Cabinet Secretaries will convene a meeting with stakeholders, owners and operators of public transport vehicles, manufacturers and other players who rely on petroleum products, and seek solutions to the fuel prices issue. Kindiki said President William Ruto, who is in Azerbaijan, has CS’s…
The Mountain Journal Public transportation disruption has been experienced across the country, with thousands of commuters stranded. In Mt Kenya region, the highways are empty as the PSV stages remain deserted, as only boda boda and tuk tuk operators ferry passengers at exaggerated fares. From Meru, Nanyuki, Nyeri, Murang’a, and Thika, the PSV operators withdrew…
President William Ruto has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum. This meeting is a vital platform for advancing partnerships and practical solutions for sustainable urban development. The invitation, follows recognition of Kenya’s leadership in affordable housing and sustainable urban development, is a testament to our commitment to building…
The government is exploring every necessary measure to bring down the cost of fuel following the spike caused by the war in Iran that has disrupted global fuel supply, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured. Prof. Kindiki said the government has already reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel from 16 percent to 8 percent…
