Michelle Roberts Digital health editor, BBC News Mpox is “not the new Covid”, because authorities clearly know how to control its spread, a leading World Health Organization expert has said. Despite real concern about a new variant of the virus, and a global alert, Europe regional director Dr Hans Kluge told journalists, together we could…
The Mountain Journal Huge population has settled in Murang’a as the 13th edition of Water Companies Sports Organization (WASCO) starts attracting more than 10,000 people. The annual sporting event was flagged off by Water Cabinet secretary Eng Eric Muriithi and Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata To mark the start of the event, commemoration trees were planted…
Politician cum businessman Jimi Wanjigi will be spend the night at Kamukunji police station in Nairobi, after he presented himself to DCI for recording statement. Wanjigi, a critic of the Kenya Kwanza government said the police arrested him over claims of illegal possession of firearms. He will be charged Tuesday after he presented himself for…
After missing in action in several occassions Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor John Barorot has resigned. He made the announcement at a meeting with senior county staff at the Eka Hotel in Eldoret in the presence of Governor Dr Jonathan Bii. A Formal announcement is to be made shortly at the Uasin Gishu County headquarters. His…
CALI, Colombia (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan wrapped up their visit to Colombia on Sunday by participating in a forum on the challenges facing women of African descent as they participate in politics. The couple also met with young people as part of a traditional music festival in the Pacific coast city…
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — As Democrats kick off their convention in Chicago, Donald Trump ‘s campaign is trying to regain its footing after weeks of struggling to adjust to Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the opposing ticket. Trump will attempt to undercut the Democratic celebration with a jam-packed schedule that includes daily events in battleground states…
Libya’s central bank has announced the suspension of all its operations after a senior employee was kidnapped in the capital Tripoli. The bank denounced the abduction of its information technology director Musab Msallem in a statement on Sunday. They said Mr Msallem was taken from his home by an “unidentified party” on Sunday morning and…
The Mountain Journal A titanic battle is looming between the embattled Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza and the local County Assembly. The governor during the impeachment process at the senate will be represented by lawyers Elisha Ongoya, and Elias Mutuma. The MCAs legal team will be led by lawyer Ndegwa Njiru as the impeachment hearing is…
Government agencies have launched a crackdown on fake pesticides stocks in the market. The crackdown was launched when the majority of Kenyans have shifted to organic foods owing to massive spraying of chemicals with unknown chemicals. The teams compromising officials from the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), and the Directorate of…
The Mountain Journal US-based MLIFE Foundation is seeking to revolutionise health care and education programmes in Kenya to ensure access through injecting resources. Foundation’s President Mwangi Mukami said they will partner with the government towards improvement of healthcare targeting epileptic patients and establish technology hubs for the youth through a Sh10 million kitty. He spoke…
