The Mountain Journal A new political formation is taking shape in Laikipia, with the former woman representative, Catherine Waruguru, recognising the Deputy Governor Reuben Kamuri as a leader, pointing out mistakes in the devolved unit. Waruguru, who is contesting for the Gubernatorial position in the next general election, said Kamuri was one of the few…
The Mountain Journal Residents of Kariti Ward, Ndia, in Kirinyaga County received a major boost on Thursday afterGovernor Anne Waiguru distributed a wide range of socio-economic empowerment items aimedat improving livelihoods, supporting farmers and expanding access to essential services.The items issued included avocado and macadamia seedlings, water project materials, and sportsequipment, tents and chairs for…
The Mountain Journal Academic and research staff in public universities and research institutions will now retire between 60 and 75 years, depending on rank, employment type, and disability status, under new guidelines issued by the Public Service Commission (PSC). In the new guideline, the non-teaching staff will retire at 60 years, while those registered as…
The Mountain Journal The attempt by the security operative to block the official opening of the Mugoiri Assistant County Commissioner’s office flopped after the Kiharu MP, Ndindi Nyoro, moved and presided over the function. The administrators boycotted the function, as they allowed the public to criticise their move, as the building would accommodate their offices….
The Mountain Journal The protracted dispute over the proposed boundary review between two water service providers in Murang’a has taken a new twist, with a demand to establish whether the County Government has submitted a memorandum to Wasreb on the matter. This followed major protests by residents in a section of Maragua, who petitioned the…
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged residents in the coastal region to support President William Ruto’s quest for a second term as the government continues spending billions of money in the projects to improve the region’s economy. Prof. Kindiki said many projects are ongoing in various counties in the region and are…
The Mountain Journal The reconstruction of Nithi Bridge is set to commence in the next few weeks, and its completion will speed up the project to avert more deaths along the stretch, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said. The DP said the government has already allocated funds for the construction of a new bridge that…
The Mountain Journal Since September 2022, the Government has been implementing a five-pronged initiative for the creation of jobs and income opportunities for the youth of our country. For the first time in history, we have a sustained, deliberate, intentional and measurable programme to create as many jobs and income opportunities as possible. The Deputy…
By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) on Sunday, February 22, 2026, held a vibrant Thanksgiving Service at the Mwai Kibaki Convention Centre (MKCC) to celebrate 15 years since the institution was awarded its university Charter. The event, organized by the Office of Chaplaincy, drew together students, staff, and representatives from all religious groups within…
The Mountain Journal in Embu A section of leaders in Mt Kenya have asked the ODM leadership to stop pushing the region into a tight corner in a strategy to occupy the position of the deputy president held by Prof Kithuire Kindiki. The leaders led by the Public Service Cabinet Secretary Godfrey Ruku, Embu Governor…
