The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Nanyuki based matatu operators have moved to Environment and Land Court (ELC) to block construction of a multi million shillings mall in their centre of operations. The Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators argue that in the plans to approve the establishment of the shopping mall there were no public participation forums…
The Mountain Journal in Nanyuki editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The community in Nanyuki has renewed its commitment to cooperate with the police in efforts to improve security and help the town attain a 24 hours status. In an end of the year party, at Nanyuki police station, the business persons led by Christopher Mithamo and Robert Kabanga said…
By BBC Leaders around the world have responded with a mix of condemnation and support to the US capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro. Following a large-scale strike on Venezuela on Saturday, Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces and removed from the country. The pair have been indicted on drug charges in…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata the brain behind the Industrial Park The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Investors interested in setting up business ventures with the Murang’a Industrial Park have until January 12, to lodge applications after the completion of the surveying works. The successful applicants will be granted a 30 year lease in the industrial park that…
The Late Gerishon Kirima The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke There is a relief to residents residing illegally in the late Gerishon Kirima estate, after they were asked to regularise ownership, with the family saying it has no plans to demolish the structures as per the court order. The family of the late Nairobi tycoon cleared the…
By Ndung’u Wainaina Africa Council on Human Security First, I wish all sovereign people of Kenya a healthy, safe, humane and dignified New Year 2026. The Year 2025 was one of the most difficult for the majority of Kenyans. The economic and financial life has been very traumatizing, painful and full of tears. More than…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Hundreds of Kenyans celebrated Christmas in style as they received goodies from friends, relatives and leaders some in noisy and silent backyards During the Christmas season, Kenya’s political class offered a familiar tableau across the country where senior politicians distributed foodstuffs and cash, and documented the events extensively on social media…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kenyans have been warned against misuse of social media platforms through uploading information that can cause panic Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) Chairman Mr. Charles Karondo cautioned Kenyans, especially young people, to be responsible with the use of social media and instead venture into positive engagements rather than smear campaigns. Karondo…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke An inspection report has exposed how a dubious registration process was used by individuals to register Marga Farmers Cooperative Society in Murang’a implicated in coffee hawking among other malpractises. The inspection report established how the former officials bundled out of Kangunu farmers cooperative society last year registered a coffee society using…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kirinyaga Governor Anne Mumbi Waiguru has embarked on a campaign to mobilize Kenyans, targeting women, to rally behind Kenya Kwanza Government’s development agenda and President William Ruto’s bid for a second term. Waiguru addressing over 2,000 women drawn from across Kenya, said she will be making a personal sacrifice to traverse…
