The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Parliamentarians from the West of the Rift called for a Committee to investigate Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) operations over the reduced bonus payment. which they have accused of being corrupt following the discrepancies in 2025 tea bonuses payment. In a press conference the Members led by Brighton Yegon the vice…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticised the past regime for sidelining the residents of Northern Kenya in development distribution. He took issue with the vetting process that previously complicated issuance of identification documents including the National Identity Cards, Birth Certificates and Birth Certificates in the region. “It was very hard…
Photo/Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi addressing leaders at Mothers Union Hall in Murang’;a on Nyota programme The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Principal Secretaries pitched camp in their home counties detailing the importance of the Kenyan government and the World Bank backed National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme designed to support the youth venturing into…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Celebrations greeted Murang’a county following the disbursement of a bursary kitty to support education of more than 50,000 needy students in day secondary schools. The disbursement of millions of shillings brings to an end the disruption of the school programmes, while the learners are sent away due to lack of fees….
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i has decried the low number of Kenyans turning up for the ongoing voter registration exercise. Speaking during a mentorship session of youth at Lavington SDA church this morning, Dr Matiangi urged Kenyans to ensure they register on time to have a chance of voting…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured tea farmers of the government’s firm commitment to eliminate cartels in the sector in a bid to increase bonuses following depressed pay this year. Prof. Kindiki said farmers received lower bonuses this year despite the sector reporting notable growth over the last two years because…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Murang’a County Industrial Park is set to take off following Chinese investors’ pledge of Sh20 billion to support its establishment. In a series of meetings convened in China, between Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata, the investors expressed interests in the proposed Industrial Park, aiming to employ more than 10,000 people, and comply…
Peter Wambugu grew up not knowing his father By BBC Seven people from Kenya have won a case at the Family Court in London to prove they were fathered by British men working at an army base in their country. Commercially available DNA databases were used to identify otherwise unknown fathers. Six had served at…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Over 35,000 people from Kirinyaga have benefitted from a major community empowermentdrive meant to improving access to clean water, boosting youth talent development andstrengthening self-help groups across the county.The empowerment initiative by Governor Anne Waiguru saw women, youth and the venerablefrom 15 wards receive assorted items that will go a long…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kenya’s coffee market achieved a payment of Sh915.4 million after the auction of 15,582 bags of the commodity at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE), at the closure of the coffee year 2024/2025 on September 30. The payment market improved slightly compared to the last Sh 830.4 million after the auction of…
