The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has hinted at a possibility of running for another elective post after the end of her two terms as the county boss. Waiguru said she welcome calls by residents to consider seeking another leadership role in the county come 2027 elections. It has however caused political ripples…
— Reigning champions Highway Secondary School are once again knocking at the door of greatness after surging into the semi-finals of the KSSSA 2025 National Secondary School Games, fueled by determination, resilience, and a familiar hunger for glory.The Nairobi-based football giants began their campaign with a tough 3–1 loss to St. Joseph’s Boys, raising early…
By Aaron Muthomi/ The Mountain Journaleditor@themountainjournal.co.keMeru University of Science and Technology (MUST) is set to host the inaugural Mt Kenya Mountain Run on Sunday, 7 September 2025, as part of a broader campaign to promote environmental conservation, education, and youth empowerment through sport.Held under the theme “Conquering the Mountain for Education and Environmental Conservation,” the…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru says the setting up of the proposed SaganaIndustrial park is taking shape with the construction of County Aggregation andIndustrial Park (CAIP) and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) now at 85 percentcompletion. Waiguru said construction of warehouses, cold rooms and other infrastructures atthe facility are going on smoothly within…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Kenya’s coffee market nets Sh 553.1 million following the auction of 10,494 bags of coffee at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE). The market reflected a rise in payment compared to last week’s auction of Sh190.5 million, where 12 dealers and eight coffee brokers participated. The factories that achieved the best prices…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Celebrations mood greeted Murang’a County Assembly after Peter Mbogo was sworn a nominated MCA, replacing the late Mark Wainaina Gicheru. Mbogo a known figure in Kandara, after he was mentored by Lands and Housing Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome and the active coordination of Jubilee and UDA parties in 2017 and 2022…
By Aaron MuthomiKAKAMEGA, Kenya –Excitement is building across the nation as the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) officially kicks off the 2025 National Championships in Kakamega.All eyes will be on the Outer Field at Kakamega High School, where Highway Secondary School from the Nairobi region will lock horns with St. Joseph’s Boys Kitale in…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke More land in Laikipia is being prepared for coffee planting after the experts asserted that the majority of the farmers’ are interested after the soil testing. The farmers received more than 10,000 certified coffee seedlings from the New KPCU, being a major boost designed to increase coffee production. Laikipia Governor Joshua…
IEBC Chairman Mr Erastus Ethekon The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The electoral body has cleared nomination of members to the county assemblies to replace those who exited in the UDA. In the first mandate after it assumed the office, the Erastus Ethekon led commission communicated with the county assemblies of Murang’a, Nyandarua, Kakamega, Kirinyaga,Makueni, Taita Taveta,…
By Aaron Muthomi /Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke As the long, chilly month of July fades, the dawn of August breathes a new rhythm across the cool slopes of Mt. Kenya. Meru County becomes the national stage as over 100,000 students from all 47 counties of Kenya converge with one mission: to celebrate music, culture, and creativity….
