Farmers in tea-growing zones are upbeat over the growth of the sector after receiving increased green leaf payment of Sh30 per kg, up from previous Sh25. The increased payment was factored in the tea reforms, as the factories warned the pluckers against raising the plucking charges above the set price. The celebrations have been rife in…
The Mountain Journal A church in Gitugi Mathioya, Murang’a was reportedly vandalised a week after the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua worshiped in company of other national leaders. On Saturday, the residents woke up to a rude shock after reports indicated that known thugs struck and stole the church equipment. The Friday night incident occured…
MKU Chairman Board of Directors and Founder, Prof. Simon Gicharu at the Maritime Academy in Malindi. By James WakahiuMount Kenya University (MKU)’s Malindi Maritime Academy has boostedKenya’s maritime training capacity with the installation of a modern bridgesimulator facility valued at Sh30 million, as the institution intensifies efforts totap into the largely underdeveloped maritime sector.The high-tech…
The Mountain Journal There is an outcry of mangoes glut in Murang’a with thousands of farmers staring at incurring a major loss after the fruit processors and buyers are overwhelmed by the production. Reports indicate that more than 40,000 metric tonnes of the mangoes have gone to waste since the harvesting season started, with an…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke An audit has pointed to major irregularities in the Sh 96.3 million procurement of the dialysis equipment in Laikipia Country Government. The audit report reveals that while 10 dialysis machines, 10 beds, and a water treatment plant were allegedly procured and delivered to Nyahururu and Nanyuki Hospitals, some equipment was faulty,…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal Laikipia County Government has unveiled a strategy to increase its own source revenue in the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 financial years. The devolved unit focuses on collecting more revenue from hospital fees and charges, land rates, business permits, vehicle parking fees, resource exploitation, and technical services fees. According to Laikipia Revenue Board chairman…
The Mountain Journal A security operation has been in Laikipia North designed to flush out armed cattle rustlers in Mukogondo forest with directive to recover the illegal firearms and the thousands of livestock Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the multi-agency team will comb the forest and its surroundings with the directive of the Police…
The Mountain Journal The united opposition pitched camp in Gitugi, Murang’a with leaders castigating the government for wedging war against the electorates through directing the police to clobber church goers. Led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, the leaders included Martha Karua, Dr Fred Matiang’i. Eugene Wamalwa and J. B Muturi said the government was…
The Mountain Journal Laikipia leaders have moved to seek for a lasting solution to tame the increased banditry attacks in parts of Laikipia North. The MPs Mwangi Kiunjuri( Laikipia East) Sara Lekorere( Laikipia North) and Jane Kagiri( Laikipia) moved to the war zone areas to engage the communities looking for a lasting solution after the…
The Mountain Journal Claims of conflict of interest emerged at Chuka Girls High School in Tharaka Nithi County as the school board of management called for the removal of the principal. The board, a section of parents, indicates has been pursuing the removal of the principal from the school alleging that she was unable to…
