The Mountain Journal A major real estate company celebrated following being named among the best performing companies in their categories. Comfort Homes awarded for best land acquisition while Together as One for best lending microfinance of the Year Award. On Monday, the employees celebrated the award in a function presided by their CEO Hezekiah Kariuki…
The Mountain Journal Five students who graduated with PhDs from Mount Kenya University (MKU) last week said the journey to achieve their dreams was full of challenges, but they appreciate the support they got to accomplish it. Benson Nyamweya Omwario, Amos Andama Nyamoko, Susan Wanjiku Mugo, Lilian Lwaya Elijah and Loise Kuria Nyakeru, said only …
Photo/ Dr Julius Kipngetich in a tree planting at MKU during 29th graduation ceremony The Mountain Journal The youth should not rely only on employment opportunities created by others but they should look for solutions to challenges facing the community and craft their own undertaking. Dr Julius Kipngetich, the Group CEO of Jubilee Holdings Ltd,…
Photoi/Jubilee Holdings Group CEO and chief guest, Dr Julius Kipng’etich plants a tree to commemorate Mount Kenya University’s 29th graduation fete held on Friday August 7th 2026 at the Graduation Pavillion, Happy Valley, in Thika town. Looking on is MKU council chairman, Dr Vincent Gaitho (centre) and Vc Prof Deogratius Jaganyi. Photo, Courtesy By James…
The Mountain Journal Construction of the Gikono footbridge is a relief to thousands of the residents in lower Murang’a, ending the suffering they have been undergoing during rainy seasons. The county government moved to construct the footbridge connecting the Nginyi–Kakuzi villages in Maragua and Gatanga constituencies following public participation forums in the localities.Speaking during the…
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for faster transformation of Africa to first world status saying the continent has the resources and manpower necessary to uplift it to a developed status. Prof. Kindiki said the continent cannot afford to lag behind in development yet it is endowed with what is needed to…
County chiefs who graced the function in Nairobi The Mountain Journal Murang’a County has emerged as Kenya’s best-performing county in the latest CountyTrak Performance Index 2026 released by Infotrak Research and Consulting, outperforming all other devolved units in the country. The survey released this week ranked Murang’a first nationally with an overall score of 54…
The Mountain Journal Contractors , and other investors have been cautioned against diverting business Capital to fund campaigns ahead of the upcoming General elections. Comfort Homes Real Estate Company Director Hezekiah Kariuki cautioned the investors against being easily lured to fund political campaigns only to lament at the end after the collapse of their ventures….
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged Kenyans to look beyond the 2027 elections and back President William Ruto’s long-term Vision 2060 agenda, warning against reducing the country’s future to short-term political contests. Speaking during Sunday greetings with neighbours in Irunduni, Tharaka Nithi County, Kindiki said Ruto’s invitation for Kenyans to deliberate on…
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the ruling United Democratic Alliance party remains strong and has maintained its national appeal adding that it is open to all Kenyans and aspirants for 2027 elections. The DP said the party, led by President William Ruto, does not discriminate against anyone as it has ensured development…
