The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke There is an uproar in Kiharu over the sentiments raised by a section of parliamentarians leveled against their MP Ndindi Nyoro. The electorate said they are angered by claims by MPs MP Kimani Ichugw’a (Kikuyu) and his Suna East counterpart Junet Mohammed that Ndindi when he served as the budget and…
The Mountain Journal The media is the most powerful avenue that has the power to make the innocent guilty because it controls the minds of the masses. Political analyst Ibrahim Adam said though, the Grand Muller leveraged the preceding principal to vilify and petrify Board Directors to obtain favourable benefits. Mr Ibrahim resident of Murang’a…
The Mountain Journal Despite the prevailing economic times, Nairobi County Assembly has acquired a new mace at Sh33 million. The mace weighing 11 kilogrammes was unveiled this week by speaker Stephen Ng’ondi, when several operations were grounded due to a lack of finances. Nairobi MCAs have said they cannot carry out their oversight responsibilities, as…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on political leaders to respect Kenyans, be humble and align with the aspirations of the people that elected them. At the same time, the Deputy President asked the National Police Service and officers attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to demonstrate professionalism in their duties and keep…
Politician cum businessman Jimi Wanjigi will be spend the night at Kamukunji police station in Nairobi, after he presented himself to DCI for recording statement. Wanjigi, a critic of the Kenya Kwanza government said the police arrested him over claims of illegal possession of firearms. He will be charged Tuesday after he presented himself for…
The Mountain Journal Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has castigated Mt Kenya leadership over pursuing the dark lines instead of focusing on the development agenda. Kuria said the leadership in the region was concerned with undermining others politically while other communities have embraced supporting one of their own. ‘“It’s pathetic that we have a tendency…
The Mountain Journal Meru County Assembly impeaches Governor Kawira Mwangaza for the third time. In the voting, Mwangaza was impeached by 49 votes as her 17 allies voted against the motion by nominated MCA Zipporah Kinya. The action by the MCA became a laughing stock in the country as three MCAs abstained. Speaker Ayub Bundi…
By EUTYCHUS NGECHU KIMEMIA Kenya stands on the brink of disaster due to poor legislation. The August House, once a beacon of sanctity, integrity, and efficiency, has degenerated into a den of dealers, self-seekers, and a confused, greedy lot devoid of patriotism. This institution, meant to represent the public, has failed its constituents. Barely do we witness…
The Mountain Journal President William Ruto names members of the Azimio la Umoja in his expanded cabinet. Suba MP John Mbadi, a close ally to Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga was nominated to Cabinet Secretary Treasury taking over from Prof Njuguna Ndung’u. Others nominated are MP James Opiyo (Ugunja) and former Kakamega Governor Wycliff…
The Mountain Journal President William Ruto has re-organized his cabinet nominating Ms RolindaSoipan Tuya to take over the Defence Cabinet Secretary’s slot. Former Defence Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale will take over Soipan for a slot at Environment, Climate Change and Forestry docket. In a communication to the National Assembly, by Speaker Moses Wetangula directed the…
