CAK Chair warns Kenyans on misuse of 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…

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Nurse wins award for Kenyan aid mission

Robin McMahon, who works at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital, brought medical care to isolated communities in Kenya By Caroline Gall in West Midlands A nurse has been honoured with an award for exceptional service during a military exercise in Kenya. Robin McMahon won the annual Military Nursing Award by the Worshipful Company of Nurses for…

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Report expose shoddy registration of a Murang’a coffee society

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…

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Seven thousand youth graduates in MYS programme

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke  More than 7,350 youths have graduated with various  professional courses through the Murang’a Youth Service (MYS) empowership programmes. Through the MYS programme, an initiative of Government Irungu Kang’ata more youth have continued enrolling in the short courses offered in the polytechnics. Kang’ata  spoke at General Ihura stadium  during the graduation of…

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Varsity sports teams end the year of a high note

Mount Kenya University Taekwondo captain Emily Mweru enjoying her victory at the 10th KUSF national games held at University of Eldoret grounds last week. Photo; Courtesy By James Wakahiueditor@themountainjournal.co.ke Mount Kenya University ( MKU) maintained its grip at the top as the curtain fell on Friday at this year’s Kenya University Sports Federation National Games…

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Waiguru seeks endorsement for a national leadership position

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…

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Environmentalist Truphena Muthoni awarded full university scholarship

By James Wakahiu editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Environmentalist Truphena Muthoni has every reason to celebrate after being awarded a full scholarship by Mount Kenya University (MKU) to pursue her studies from January next year. The 22-year-old is an environmentalist & climate advocate who raises awareness on climate change, tree planting, forest conservation, and community engagement for sustainable environmental practices. Prof…

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Environmentalist applies to withdraw case against Ritz-Carlton Safari Lodge in Maasai Mara

Kenyan environmentalist activist Meitamei Olol Dapash, lodged an application to withdraw a suit filed to stop the operationalisation of the Ritz-Carlton Safari Camp Lodge in Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The withdrawal was made without any explanation, with some reports indicating that his concerns were addressed. “The petitioner herein wishes to withdraw the entire suit instituted by way of…

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Isiolo, Nyandarua Taita, and Murang’a tops in development , COB reports 

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The counties of Isiolo, Nyandarua Taita, and Murang’a topped  the counties in development spending according to a report  by the Controller of Budget (CoB). The report reflects that the four led the counties in development expenditure during the first quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year. During the reporting period, the County…

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