The Mountain Journal The trading associations in have petitioned the government to re-open the economy to mitigate the loss of livelihoods from the effects of Covid-19 pandemic. The eight associations representing transport, hospitality, entertainment and creativity industries backed a motion in parliament urging the government to concentrate on measures to revive the economy and vaccinate…
The Mountain Journal By James Wakahiu Mount Kenya University (MKU) is leading in admission of the best KCSE candidates placed by Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service( KUCCPS). Thirteen students who shone in the last year national examination will pursue degree courses at MKU, in the placement carried out by the KUCCPS. MKU has continued to…
By The Mountain Journal Crew With the political temperatures rising Murang’a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria has told off a section of Mt Kenya leaders who are trying to create a bargaining power without consulting the community. Iria who launched his campaigns said his main target is to reach the grassroot voters who have been passed by…
The Mountain Journal By James Wakahiu in Thika Mount Kenya University (MKU) has distributed tablets fed with offline content to aid learning of inmates at Naivasha Maximum Security Prison as part of an ongoing partnership between the university and the Prisons Department. The project is part of a study to determine ‘Effectiveness of Offline Study…
The Mountain Journal Crew in Murang’a KAKUZI PLC Limited has reported a loss in the profit margin following the impact of the slow market growth, as a result of Covid 19 pandemic. The chairman Nicholas Ng’ang’a disclosed that in the half year trading the profit dropped by three percent posting Sh276. 7 million as…
By The Mountain Journal The much touted Mt Kenya leaders meeting will be held at Thika Greens Resort. The meeting which had been slated inLimuru was changed in the last minute with The Service Party Leader Mwangi Kiunjuri,Parliamentary Speaker Justin Muturi and Gatundu south MP Moses Kuria will be attending. The meeting have are organizing…
Who is next to be vetted? The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga Council of Elders says it will vet all candidates seeking the gubernatorial position in the county during the 2022 elections. The council says that those seeking to be the governor of the county must have a demonstrated development track record and a clear vision on…
The Mountain Journal Laikipia MP aspirant Mary Miano has moved to donate food to victims of insecurity in Laikipia West region. During the distribution of food residents of Wangaci, 18 and Kamwenja villages smiled to their homes. Maitho said she was moved by the plight of the locals after they were ejected from their homes…
The Mountain Journal Crew in Gatanga Liquor operators in Kenya came to the rescue of their colleagues in Gatanga after closure of their premises following the rise of Covid 19 infection. The donation of face masks and sanitizers will help association members in Mukurwe and Nja ini markets in Gatanga, which were ordered closed upon…
The Mountain Journal Crew in Kirinyaga Kirinyaga County’s first exclusive tomato market is set to be complete by October, offering a conducive environment for tomato farmers to aggregate their produce for sale. This was said by Governor Mumbi Waiguru when she toured the upcoming market at Makutano, Mwea constituency to assess the progress of its…
