The Mountain Journal Pomp and dance in Kambitii market after the much awaited water connectivity was commissioned by Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata. The 30 kilometres pipeline from Kayahwe Treatment plant in Kiharu brought to an end water scarcity at the busy market centre and its surroundings. The project initiated by Murang’a Water and Sanitation Company…
The Mountain Journal Intercity FC from Tebere Ward has been crowned as the winner of the Governor Anne Waiguru’s Kshs. 1 million Grand Prize Football Tournament. Intercity FC worn the two-month long tournament in a nail-biting 3-2 penalty shoot-out at Wang’uru Stadium in Mwea constituency against Thumaita FC from Kiine ward. The team was awarded…
The Mountain Journal Council of Governors (COG) chair Anne Waiguru has reaffirmed commitment by counties to support innovations by the youth. Waiguru said governors will continue to provide necessary resources and opportunities for skill development so as to unlock the full potential of youth. The governor says that given the support, youth of the 21…
Farmers met and shared ideas on organic farming The Mountain Journal Community groups involved in organic farming converged in Gatanga to showcase their achievement in the production and marketing of safe foods through ‘kilimo hai’. More than 300 farmers drawn from five farmers groups from the counties of Murang’a and Kiambu counties displayed their produce…
MKU on course to increase access to affordable and quality higher education. By James Wakahiu “The university has continued to attract both local and international students in the region. MKU has over the years established its niche and maintained quality education,” the VC told the congregation during institution’s 24th graduation ceremony on Friday. Prof Jaganyi…
MKU on course to become the largest university in Kenya By James Wakahiu Intake of students at all Mount Kenya University (MKU) campuses continues to grow in leaps and bounds as the institution remains on course to become the largest university in Kenya. According Vice-Chancellor Prof Deogratius Jaganyi, during the September-December 2023 period,…
The Mountain Journal Coffee sale has earned farmers Sh448.3 million for 10,372 bags of the commodity in Tuesday’s trading at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE). The stock delivered by six brokerage firms had been sourced from 399 estates and cooperatives, with NKPCU delivering 4,778 bags and the privately owned Alliance Berries Limited 2,823 bags. In…
KIRINYAGA COUNTY GOVERNMENT PUTTING UP RESCUE FACILITY FOR VICTIMS OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE The Mountain Journal Leaders in Kirinyaga have called for a concerted effort to end Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the county in the wake of a surge of cases that have in some instances resulted to death. Speaking on Thursday during the commemoration…
The Mountain Journal Council of Governors (COG) Chair Anne Waiguru has called for coordinated regional strategies to deal with trans-boundary environmental shifts arising from climate change in East Africa. Waiguru says that the region has experienced similar far-reaching risks that have caused disruptions and greatly affected lives and livelihoods. She said as a result…
The Mountain Journal A cottage industry has been established in Kahatia market, Murang’a, equipping youth with empowerment skills among them leather. The empowerment centre has been a hive of activities as youth are trained with shoe making, ICT and Water bottling techniques earning thousands of shillings on daily basis. The centre was officiated by the…
