The government has bought over 80,000 bags of rice estimated at Sh85 per kilogramme from the giant farmers backed Mwea Rice Growers Multipurpose Co-operative Society Ltd (MRGM). The produce was sold at Sh700 million through the Kenya National Trading corporation (KNTC) that entered pact with the society based in Kirinyaga county.Society chairman Mr Ndege Muriuki said that…
By The Mountain Journal crew in Kiambu UDA smiles as it embarrasses Jubilee in the hotly contested Kiambaa By Election. Ibn all the polling centres, the UDA candidate John Njuguna took the lead as the Jubilee’s Kariri Njama came second. The hustler nation celebrated the win saying in the campaign period they felt intimidated by the rival….
At least 21 percent of women aged between 15 and 49 in Central Kenya have undergone Female Genital Mutilation, a trend that has forced rights groups to start a campaign to eradicate the practice. In the past three days, talks to discourage the traditional culture have been rife in Murang’a after a woman two weeks…
By The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga governor Mumbi Waiguru has reconciled with his deputy Peter Ndambiri,after the impeachment fell out. Speaking at the Kiadumu African Independent Pentecostal church ofAfrica (AIPCA) in Gichugu constituency, the governor said that she is ready to work with the deputy for the interest of the Kirinyaga people. The meeting between Ndambiri and Waiguru was…
By The Mountain Journal Kenyans will dig deeper in their pockets to send mails through Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) premises following an application to review charges. Residents have 30 days to give their comments in regard to the application before the regulator. PCK has been fighting to remain flouting as digital technology took over …
By The Mountain Journal Team The government warehouses will be used in storing Kenyas’ tea, in efforts to explore good prices. Agriculture and Livestock Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya said the warehouse belonging to various departments including National Cereals and Produce Board and NKPCU will be used to store the commodity. Speaking when he met the…
By The Mountain Journal Youthful Usawa Kwa Wote Party Founding Secretary Patrick Muigai will be contesting for Senatorial seat in Murang’a. As he is commonly known as Senator Kijana, the youthful Aspirant wants total involvement of young people in community leadership and community economic activities through concerted Legislative activities not mere goodwill. He wants a…
UN partners with MKU By The Mountain Journal Kenya’s Mount Kenya University has been recognised by United Nations in its efforts in reducing human inequalities and has given the institution a special role in the region to help the disadvantaged, who include people living disabilities. It is the first Varsity in Kenya to be…
The Mountain Journal Crew Kirinyaga County Governor Mumbi Waiguru on Wednesday disbursed Sh 45.1 million to farmers groups to enable them increase agricultural productivity. The funds will go to 118 farmers groups comprised of around 3,000 farmers drawn from Kirinyaga Central and Ndia constituencies. A total of 68 farmers groups from Kirinyaga Central received…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has said she will defend her gubernatorial seat in the Coming general elections 2022. She asked her political opponents not to panic ,and allow the residents to decide on ballot .She was speaking at Keruguya town during Wezesha cheques disbursement to various groups. The Governor defended her first term development record,…
