Governor Muthomi points at ODM

The Mountain Journal Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki has told off the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)party over its demands to have the deputy president position in the yet to begin talks aimed at forming a coalition, saying the seat has an able occupant who has served his boss and President, William Ruto diligently. Speaking in…

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Kimeli and Kiprono finally in Wamunyoro village after cycling from Eldoret to Nyeri

The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Residents of Wamunyoro village in Mathira, were thrilled to receive two cyclists from Eldoret who rode with a passion of visiting the home of the DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua. The Leonard Kiprono from Elgeyo Marakwet and Stanley Kimeli from Uasin Gishu, cycled  from Eldoret to Nyeri and were celebrated  for demonstrating…

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ECDE teachers demos over poor terms in employment

The Mountain Journal Learning in Murang’a Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres were paralyzed on Monday after a section of teachers staged a peaceful demonstration to protest over alleged unfair employment terms.  The teachers employed by the Murang’a County Government demanded  they be absorbed on the permanent and pensionable terms as their colleagues in the…

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KTDA effects pay rise for green leaf

Farmers in tea-growing zones are upbeat over the growth of the sector after receiving increased green leaf payment of Sh30 per kg, up from previous Sh25. The increased payment was factored in the tea reforms, as the factories warned the pluckers against raising the plucking charges above the set price. The celebrations have been rife in…

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Naked thug raid St Marks ACK Church Gitugi

The Mountain Journal A church in Gitugi Mathioya, Murang’a was reportedly vandalised a week after the former  Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua worshiped in company of other national leaders. On Saturday, the residents woke up to a rude shock after reports indicated that known thugs struck  and stole the church equipment. The Friday night incident occured…

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Maritime Academy commissions Sh30m ship simulator in Malindi

MKU Chairman Board of Directors and Founder, Prof. Simon Gicharu at the Maritime Academy in Malindi. By James WakahiuMount Kenya University (MKU)’s Malindi Maritime Academy has boostedKenya’s maritime training capacity with the installation of a modern bridgesimulator facility valued at Sh30 million, as the institution intensifies efforts totap into the largely underdeveloped maritime sector.The high-tech…

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