Kigali conference calls for enhanced collaboration between industry, academia

MKU Vice- Chancellor Prof Deogratius Jaganyi (centre) receives a Certificate of Appreciation for Participation in the 13th Academia Public- Private Partnership Forum & Exhibition held in Kigali, Rwanda and organised by the Inter- Universities Council of East Africa from 12th- 14th March, 2025. With him are Prof. Idris Rai (left) – Deputy Executive Secretary, IUCEA…

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Kiharu defends Ndindi’s development programmes

The Mountain Journal  editor@themountainjournal.co.ke  There is an uproar in Kiharu over the sentiments raised by a section of parliamentarians leveled against their MP Ndindi Nyoro. The electorate said they are angered by claims by MPs MP Kimani Ichugw’a (Kikuyu) and his Suna East counterpart Junet Mohammed that Ndindi when he served as the budget and…

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Fifteen unregistered universities and colleges operating in Kenya

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjoural.co.ke Commission for University Education (CUE) has disclosed that at least 15 universities and colleges are operating illegally in Kenya. They have been found to offer degree and postgraduate diploma programs without official authorisation from the commission. The commission indicates that 35 public universities and 28 private universities are allowed to operate…

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Coffee market generates impressive payment of Sh1.5 billion 

The Mountain Journal  editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Coffee market earned Sh1,545,518,840 after an auction of 28,454 bags of coffee compared to last week’s  34,188 bags traded  Twelve coffee brokers participated and delivered 28,454 bags of coffee in the auction.  In the market, factories affiliated to Alliance Berries Limited, KCCE, Kirinyaga Slopes and New KPCU achieved impressive prices. Kamoko…

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By Abid Hussain/Aljazeera Islamabad, Pakistan – Separatist fighters say they have attacked and seized a train in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan, taking hundreds of people hostage. Railway sources confirmed to Al Jazeera that more than 400 passengers were on board the nine coaches of the Jaffar Express when it was attacked on Tuesday while travelling from…

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Krek-It Mtaani: A New Innovation In Pool Game

Mr Nick Mararo (in purple) explaining to pool game players, new rules under Krek-It at SilverDice Hotel in Nyeri town on Sunday. The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Innovation by an entrepreneur has seen the introduction of a new Pool game.The new gaming, codenamed ‘Krek-It’ comes with immense advantages, among them, easier to play, less time consuming…

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President’s Advisor On Women Rights Urges Widows To Register For SHA

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke The President’s Advisor on Women’s Rights Harriette Chiggai is advocating for all widows to enroll with the Social Health Authority (SHA).This initiative, she noted, aims to offer widows and other Kenyans access to essential health services and support to improve their overall well-being.By registering with SHA, widows can receive important healthcare…

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Governors lauds Kang’ata over the impressive  youth transformation programmes

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke  Murang’a County Government has made major stripes through empowering thousands of youth through Murang’a Youth Service (MYS). The strategy initiated by Governor Irungu Kang’ata  the youth have been empowered with majority venturing in self employment after they are given a start- up kitty of Sh15,000. Presiding the third graduation of more…

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