Farmers brightened their faces as they received the cheques The Mountain Journal Murang’a coffee farmers will celebrate the Christmas and New Year in a style after they got Sh80 million to improve farming. In the joint pact between the World Bank and Murang’a County Government seven coffee societies will each receive Sh7.5 million to support…
The Mountain Journal A coffee society in Murang’a has advanced its fortunes with upgrading its status through acquisition of eco pulping, roasting and packaging systems. Iyego society in Kangema constituency has acquired state of art equipment through partnership with Saving Water Initiative Tropical Farm Management. Chairman of the society Njuguna Karatu said the Sh8…
The Mountain Journal Struggle for land in Mithini village in Makuyu Muranga has taken a new twist with a squatter who had been charged with trespass freed. Nancy Muthoni, charged with trespass and forcible detainer of the land her family has settled, was freed by Kigumo court. She had her freedom after a charge imposed…
By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) Pro Chancellor, Dr Vincent Gaitho, has won the ‘Distinguished Award of the Year’ in the International Peace Award 2022 by International College of Peace Studies.Dr Gaitho has been chairman of MKU-organised International Peace and Security Conferences organised and hosted by MKU since 2017. The inaugural peace conference was…
Del Monte Kenya Limited (DMKL) a leading producer, marketer and distributor of premium quality foods, fresh and processed fruits & vegetables and fruit juice beverages feted 91 retirees and presented long service awards to another 22 employees in recognition of their commitment, and invaluable contribution to the growth of the company. The event was hosted…
The Mountain Journal Former Laikipia Governor Lands New Role at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology has appointed former Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi as a Policy Research Fellow. The university said the appointment was as a result of Mr Mruiithi’s contribution in public service particularly in developing new approaches to small project implementation in the…
Long queues at Murang’a Lands Registry remains a major concern, says Maina The Mountain Journal Mental health issues are causing untold suffering in Murang’a mostly due to the unending process of sharing of family properties. In Kamahuha village in Murang’a South, a family is facing disturbances following an unending process in the sub division of…
The Mountain Journal A programme has been established to involve youth in coffee farming following the threat of low production in Murang’a County. A visibility study conducted three years ago blamed the low production of farmers aged 60 years and above dominating the sector leading to low production. In efforts to address the low production,…
The Mountain Journal Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria has rubbished a section of political leaders in Murang’a and Nyeri who are pressuring EACC to taint his image to block him from being the Mt Kenya spokesman. He said he remains a strong person to be the Mt Kenya region political kingpins to guide the…
The Mountain Journal Shock gripped Kagaa village, Murang’a after a rental house was discovered converted to a brewery with poisonous liquor confiscated. During the raid conducted by police from Kenol market, the brewer and his employees fled leaving behind products in crates. There was a box full of assorted bottle tops with local administrators hinting…
