Mobile renal unit a blessing to Murang’a residents

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The introduction of mobile  dialysis services has supported hundreds of families in Murang’a, who were earlier forced to schedule transport of the sick  to far away hospitals. Patients suffering from kidney malfunction braced themselves for exhausting journeys to get to distant hospitals to access dialysis services which today is a relief…

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Lets face a dignified New Year 2026

By Ndung’u Wainaina Africa Council on Human Security First, I wish all sovereign people of Kenya a healthy, safe, humane and dignified New Year 2026. The Year 2025 was one of the most difficult for the majority of Kenyans. The economic and financial life has been very traumatizing, painful and full of tears. More than…

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Digital technology in sharing Christmas gifts

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Hundreds of Kenyans celebrated Christmas in style as they received goodies  from friends, relatives and leaders some in noisy and silent backyards During the Christmas season, Kenya’s political class offered a familiar tableau across the country where senior politicians distributed foodstuffs and cash, and documented the events extensively on social media…

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CAK Chair warns Kenyans on misuse of social media

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kenyans have been warned against misuse of social media platforms through uploading information that can cause panic Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) Chairman Mr. Charles Karondo  cautioned Kenyans, especially young people, to be responsible with the use of social media and instead venture into positive engagements rather than smear campaigns.  Karondo…

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Nurse wins award for Kenyan aid mission

Robin McMahon, who works at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital, brought medical care to isolated communities in Kenya By Caroline Gall in West Midlands A nurse has been honoured with an award for exceptional service during a military exercise in Kenya. Robin McMahon won the annual Military Nursing Award by the Worshipful Company of Nurses for…

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Report expose shoddy registration of a Murang’a coffee society

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke An inspection report has exposed how a dubious registration process  was  used by individuals to register Marga Farmers Cooperative Society in Murang’a implicated in coffee hawking among other malpractises. The inspection report  established how the former officials bundled out of Kangunu farmers cooperative society last year registered a coffee society using…

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Seven thousand youth graduates in MYS programme

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke  More than 7,350 youths have graduated with various  professional courses through the Murang’a Youth Service (MYS) empowership programmes. Through the MYS programme, an initiative of Government Irungu Kang’ata more youth have continued enrolling in the short courses offered in the polytechnics. Kang’ata  spoke at General Ihura stadium  during the graduation of…

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Varsity sports teams end the year of a high note

Mount Kenya University Taekwondo captain Emily Mweru enjoying her victory at the 10th KUSF national games held at University of Eldoret grounds last week. Photo; Courtesy By James Wakahiueditor@themountainjournal.co.ke Mount Kenya University ( MKU) maintained its grip at the top as the curtain fell on Friday at this year’s Kenya University Sports Federation National Games…

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Waiguru seeks endorsement for a national leadership position

The Mountain Journal  editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kirinyaga Governor Anne Mumbi Waiguru has embarked on a campaign to mobilize Kenyans, targeting women, to rally behind Kenya Kwanza Government’s development agenda and President William Ruto’s bid for a second term. Waiguru addressing over 2,000 women drawn from across Kenya, said she will be making a personal sacrifice to traverse…

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