MKU emerges among the top 10 universities in Kenya By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) has been ranked among the top 10 best universities and the second best private university in Kenya. In Africa, the institution has been ranked at position 258 out of more than 2,000 universities after improving from position 16 to…
The Mountain Journal Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) was a hive of activities on Tuesday, as the online platform traded 20,821 bags of coffee, which brought a revenue of Sh883.3 million to the farmers. The sale represented a decrease in earnings down from the Sh 1 billion of the previous week. In the sale, which attracted…
The Mountain Journal Kandara MP Chege Njuguna has quashed the judiciary system over what he accused them of overreaching to things that don’t involve them instead of interpreting the laws Speaking at Matenjagwo stadium in Ng’araria area of his constituency when launching the NGCDF Football League, the legislator called upon the Judiciary to stick…
The Mountain Journal Murang’a County Government has continued on the improvement of ECDE centres in a move to make them conducive for learning. More classrooms have been launched in Ngurunga, Kyaume and Ngelelya ECDEs in Ithanga ward, Gatanga Constituency by Governor Irungu Kang’ata. The Governor said the establishment of the Ngurunga ECDE will provide space…
The Mountain Journal A foundation has entered a pact with a Laikipia Students and Professional Association (LSPA) focusing on supporting the community through empowerment programmes. The Wahome Foundation based in the US in a pact with the association will empower the community by supporting needy students to complete their education. Photo/ Mr Ibrahim Abdi with…
Two new modern markets are being constructed by the County Government of Kirinyaga to support farmers to upscale horticulture farming near completion. The two markets — Togonye and Riakiania — will provide farmers a central place to aggregate and sell their fresh produce. Governor Anne Waiguru said the new markets will also help in the…
The Mountain Journal The battle over control of water in Murang’a has taken a new twist, with Maragua MP Mary Wamaua asking Governor Irungu Kang’ata not to attend a meeting by the Water Service Regulatory Board (Wasreb). Wamaua told Governor Kang’ata not to attend a meeting scheduled on January 30, which will be convened by…
The Mountain Journal Shock reigned in secondary schools after the principals were directed to acknowledge receipt of Sh8,319 to facilitate capitation when they had only Sh4,100 to facilitate learning first term. It was a rude shock as they received the directive from the Education Principal Secretary Dr Belio Kipsang through a circular sent through…
The Mountain Journal Controversy is brewing at Multi Media University following the appointment of Prof Rosebella Maranga as the acting Vice-Chancellor. The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) wants Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu to revoke the appointment of the Vice Chancellor and two Deputy Vice-Chancellors. Photo/ Prof Paul Mbatia The Union has also written to…
The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga farmers managed to fetch Sh477 million from the sale of 9,046 bags of coffee, through Kirnyaga Slopes Coffee Brokerage firm. It was the first time for the farmers-backed marketing agent to present more produce at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE), overtaking Alliance Berries Limited and NKPCU. In Tuesday’s coffee auction, the…
