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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By James Wakahiu editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Environmentalist Truphena Muthoni has every reason to celebrate after being awarded a full scholarship by Mount Kenya University (MKU) to pursue her studies from January next year. The 22-year-old is an environmentalist & climate advocate who raises awareness on climate change, tree planting, forest conservation, and community engagement for sustainable environmental practices. Prof…
Kenyan environmentalist activist Meitamei Olol Dapash, lodged an application to withdraw a suit filed to stop the operationalisation of the Ritz-Carlton Safari Camp Lodge in Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The withdrawal was made without any explanation, with some reports indicating that his concerns were addressed. “The petitioner herein wishes to withdraw the entire suit instituted by way of…
