The Mountain Journal Murang’a traders and professionals have spelt out the need for lower levies charged by the county government, calling for future consultations before publishing the finance bill. Led by Newton Mwangi, Francis Manyeki, Ben Mburu, Philomen Kibiru and Samson Kaguma( (tea farmers said it would be prudent for the holders of the governor’s office…
Disconnect of the two daughters leave Kirinyaga county in confusion The Mountain Journal Battle for political supremacy has erupted in Kirinyaga between Mumbi daughters fighting for United Democratic Party (UDA). The simmering battle emerged after Kirinyaga Governor Mumbi Waiguru and Kirinyaga MP Wangui Ngirichi who are fighting for recognition by UDA leader and Deputy President William…
Will Musalia be the surprise candidate for Presidency ? The Mountain Journal Amani National Congress (ANC) is working on ways to reach out Central Kenya residents to support its leader Musalia Mudavadi for Presidency. The team led by party’s deputy leader Ayub Savula and Secretary General Simon Gikuru have been visiting the region severally…
The Mountain Journal Nine residents of Murang’a have been honored for their dedication to serve the country over the years. They were among the 220 Kenyans who were honored by President Uhuru Kenyatta during the Mashujaa Celebration in Wang’uru station, Kirinyaga county. Photo/ The heros and heroines who were honoured by President Uhuru Kenyatta on Mashujaa day…
Mama Simba roars eying Laikipia East MP position The Mountain Journal The ground is set for Laikipia Woman Representative Catherine Waruguru to run for Laikipia East Parliamentary seat after she switched to UDA. Waruguru walked from Jubilee Party to United Democratic Alliance (UDA) headed by Deputy President William Ruto who has declared to run for Presidency next…
As the varsity showcases different aptitude among the learners By James Wakahiu A Congolese national, Jaebet Mukela Twite, 24 is the first foreign Mount Kenya University (MKU) student to win the coveted Mr MKU crown after he won the top award last weekend. The student studies Business Management at MKU Main Campus. “The feeling was…
Thousands of community leaders gather in Nanyuki to deliberate on community lands The Mountain Journal Registration of community land in 24 counties is set to be marked in a process designed to restore harmony. The registration of the community land majority occupied by the pastoralists comes five years after the Community Land Act 2016 was…
By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) is committed to supporting, developing and nurturing talents among the students through weekly entertainment,the Varsity Principal students’ and alumni affairs, Peter Waweru has said. While speaking during the closing ceremony of the 5th MKU cultural week, Waweru disclosed that they have a very vibrant Office of Film, Creative…
Battle to deal with bhang peddlers declared in Central The Mountain Journal Order to the law enforcers to erect roadblocks along the busy Nanyuki- Nyeri- Nairobi highway to arrest bhang smugglers have been affected. The order by Central Regional Coordinator Wilfred Nyang’wanga in Maragua, Murang’a has been effected in the counties of Nyeri, Kirinyaga, and Kiambu…
Calls for sanity in the liquor business By James Wakahiu A cross section of leaders and residents of Witeithie Ward in Juja Sub-County of Kiambu County have protested the skyrocketing mushrooming of illegal liquor outlets in the area. Speaking during the Ward liquor stakeholders meeting held at Juste Bar and Restaurant social hall yesterday, residents accused…
