The Mountain Journal The Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) has assured citizens that it will not censor the freedom of expression during the electioneering period. CAK Chairman Charles Karondo said unlike some neighbouring nations of Uganda and Tanzania that shut down internet connectivity, Kenyans will freely enjoy connectivity within the framework of the law during…
The Mountain Journal Nanyuki Police FC defeated Ndemu Stima FC 4-1 in a match played at Thingithu Secondary school grounds. The winning team struggled to outmatch Ndemu Stima in the muddy grounds following the heavy rains. The winning goals were pumped in the second half by Nanyuki Police FC as Ndemu Stima scored the lonely…
The Mountain Journal Race to deputise President William Ruto has kicked off with Kirinyaga Governor Annie Waiguru embarking on tours to popularise development activities initiated by Kenya Kwanza administration. Waiguru said she will mobilise votes to support Ruto’s re-election in the next year’s General Election citing the region would benefit more and assist to meet…
By Ndung’u Wainaina The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has begun mass voter registration. The exercise will take 30 days. The audit firm KMPG did audit of registers of voters prior to 2022 general elections. According to the audit report, there is existence of duplicate records totaling 481,711 and voters said to have registered…
The Mountain Journal Kenya will host this year’s Water Rafting World Cup Series between July 9 and July 12. At least 1, 500 participants from 40 countries are expected to participate in the international tournament to be hosted at River Sagana, along the Kirinyaga and Murang’a border. The World Cup Series will be running concurrently with…
The Mountain Journal Maize farmers have received a big relief after the government cut the prices of seeds following pleas by leaders and farmers from the crop-growing areas. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said President Ruto had heard the farmers’ requests and ordered the immediate reduction of maize seeds in order to increase production across the…
The Mountain Journal The Murang’a County Government has embarked on a path to transform market centres through the smart city programme. The local governor Irungu Kang’ata said the new transformation signals a major step towards reshaping Murang’a town to a modern, efficient and well-organised urban status. Kang’ata described the initiative as a transformative project that…
The Mountain Journal Kenya is looking to expand trade with China in order to cut the trade deficit, which currently stands at slightly over 500 billion shillings, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said. The DP said the two countries have enjoyed stronger relations since Kenya gained independence in 1963, but the trade deficit has remained…
The government has ordered an intensive and extensive security operation in Meru County to wipe out bandits terrorizing residents, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has revealed. The DP said recent banditry attacks will be met with brutal and lethal force on land and air to bring to a conclusive end the criminal acts by the bandits…
The Mountain Journal Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has accused the government of frustrating media houses by failing to settle pending bills owed to them through government advertisements. He said the move by the government is one of the strategies employed to frustrate the media organisation presently struggling financially over the non-payment of the dues. Speaking…
