Rigathi Gachagua roars in Mathira

 The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjiournal.co.ke Karatina was on Saturday brought to a standstill after the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made a triumphic entry where he engaged the community charting the way forward to the general election. Gachagua told Mathira residents to remain focused and in the next election to elect credible leaders with public interests…

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The government will develop all counties, DP Kindiki assures

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has affirmed the government’s unwavering quest to ensure marginalised regions benefit from national resources.  He said the government will serve all Kenyans equally without discriminating against any area because of political, tribal, religious affiliation.  Spoke on Friday when he hosted Tana River leaders and elders at the…

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President Ruto meets Murang’a delegation 

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kenya will achieve the status of a developed country if all Kenyans work together in support of an agenda that would transform the country,  President William Ruto has said.  The President said Kenya has stagnated for long and lagged behind her 1960s’ peers even though it has immense potential that must…

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MKU sets a new standard with alumnia awards offering up to Sh6.4 million in prizes In a region where alumni engagement is still finding its footing, the institution is standing as a trailblazer — leading not just with vision, but with action.

Mrs. Virginiah Musawa Director, Alumni Relations at MKU addressing alumni in a recently concluded alumni champions reunion held on 2nd August, 2025 at Hotel, Sirikwa in Eldoret. By James Wakahiueditor@themountainjournal.co.ke Mount Kenya University (MKU) has launched its AnnualAlumni Awards, aimed at recognizing outstanding alumnimaking exceptional contributions in their fields andcommunities.With a top prize of up…

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President Ruto hands Sh2.6 billion to KTDA leadership after years of wait

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke President William Ruto handed over to the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) KSh2.65 billion recovered from collapsed banks. The money, recovered from Chase Bank and Imperial Bank that collapsed with farmers’ funds five years ago, was returned to tea growers, through the KTDA chaired by Chege Kirundi. Through the Kenya Deposits…

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Mumbi Girls Principal moved 

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke  Mumbi Girls High School Principal Esther Wambugu has been transferred to Masii Girls in Machakos county. The action by the TSC on Ms Wambugu is the latest move in the big schools in Murang’a county in the recent past. In the handing over forum at the school, in a ceremony presided…

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Rainforest Alliance promotes regenerative agriculture

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.keThe Rainforest Alliance has embraced regenerative agriculture certification for coffee designed to provide coffee farmers and companies with a science-based standard to track the impact on soil health and biodiversity.In this measure, the regenerative agriculture standard will build more resilient livelihoods and restore ecosystems across tropical landscapes.Senior Director East and Southern Africa,…

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Best county assembly speakers unveiled in a report

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.keMurang’a County Assembly Speaker Johnson Mukuha was ranked the best countrywide out of 10 others , following a survey report based on their performance.Kenya Track Survey report , 10 speakers took the lead positions with Justus Kilesi Ngossor ranked the second, followed by Philemon Cheruiyot( Nandi), Stephen Wachira Waiganjo(Nyandarua),Charles Lokioto Ewoi (Turkana),…

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