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Why tasting is remains best method of testing tea quality

Last year, when the tea bonus payment was announced, many smallholder tea farmers were not satisfied and believed that the payment ought to have been higher.
By Irungu Maina 2026-02-23 00:00:00
If a nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its animals, then Lent must call us beyond private devotion, and toward humane laws, responsible ownership, and everyday acts of mercy.
By Cecilia Kimuyu 2026-02-23 00:00:00
What does it mean for biodiversity for food and agriculture to thrive
By Carlo Fadda 2026-02-22 13:38:32
“Kenya must become Africa’s Singapore in our lifetime” is a rallying call framed by William Ruto as a push for accelerated development that is faster growth, bigger exports, and more jobs
By Dr Patrick Osewe 2026-02-22 13:27:35
The categorisation of schools into National, Provincial (now Extra-County), County, and District (or Sub-County) tiers is sold as a masterstroke for national cohesion.
By Lawi Sultan Njeremani 2026-02-22 13:13:16
Millions of Kenyan families face the real threat of financial ruin, with a single serious illness potentially wiping out a lifetime of savings and pushing the nation closer to economic crisis.
By Martha Karua 2026-02-22 09:00:00
Ongoing issues at Nairobi City Hall, likening persistent mismanagement to “same forest, different monkeys.”
By Mutahi Mureithi 2026-02-22 06:00:00
Kenya should separate Treasury control from State House to ensure fairer allocation of resources and accountable governance.
By Gitobu Imanyara 2026-02-22 06:00:00
From global scandals to local exploitation cases, the enduring effects of colonial trauma continue to shape power, abuse, and accountability in society today.
By Henry Munene 2026-02-21 08:00:00
The Musoli workshop at St Ann Musoli Girls’ High School fosters creativity and innovation in theatre and film education.
By Prof Egara Kabaji 2026-02-21 06:00:00
Folks, I heard it on the grapevine that there was a big bust-up between “retired but not tired” Prezzo Uhuru Kenyatta, aka UK, and his successor Prezzo Bill Ruto.
By Peter Kimani 2026-02-20 08:50:00
wondering if we should add Oscar Sudi to the old Highie boys’ WhatsApp group
By Peter Kimani 2026-02-20 08:50:00