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Boniface Gikandi

Former tea officials rubbish annual bonus payment

Former tea bosses attribute increased bonus payment to the effects of a strong dollar over the Kenyan shilling, and say the celebration will be short-lived.

Former tea officials rubbish annual bonus payment

Kangari market readies for municipality status

Kangari market readies for municipality status

Stalled Sh1 billion Mitumbiri landfill nears completion

Stalled Sh1 billion Mitumbiri landfill nears completion

Joy for tea farmers in Nyeri as factories declare higher bonus

Joy for tea farmers in Nyeri as factories declare higher bonus

MPs: Why many government projects are stalling

Parliament's Housing and Public Works Committee wants all projects subjected to public participation before implementation to avoid wastage.

MPs: Why many government projects are stalling

Relief for macadamia farmers as Linturi lifts ban on exports

CS Linturi has asked the processors to obtain requisite registration before venturing into the export market.

Relief for macadamia farmers as Linturi lifts ban on exports

26 Ethiopians arrested in Muranga midnight operation

Police arrest 26 Ethiopians at a house in Kiharu, Muranga; homeowner and watchman also in custody, County Police Commander David Kainga says.

26 Ethiopians arrested in Muranga midnight operation

Gakuyu dispensary back to life after 25-year closure over land dispute

Gakuyu dispensary closed its doors 25 years ago following a land dispute between the Seventh Day Adventist church that managed the facility and the community.

Gakuyu dispensary back to life after 25-year closure over land dispute

Parastatal bosses kick-off meetings to explain Ruto's agenda

On Saturday, more than 20 chairpersons of the state corporations engaged grassroots leaders in Maragua constituency where they outlined the national government agenda.

Parastatal bosses kick-off meetings to explain Ruto's agenda

Illicit brewers turn to farming as raids eradicate trade in notorious Maragua village

Ten years ago, the village in Ichagaki ward was regarded as a crime den for brewers, and security agents conducted constant impromptu raids that failed to wipe out the illicit businesses.

Illicit brewers turn to farming as raids eradicate trade in notorious Maragua village

MP wants displaced persons settled on Del Monte land

Kangema MP Peter Kihungi wants families from his constituency who will be affected by the construction of the Sh45 billion dam to be allocated land.

MP wants displaced persons settled on Del Monte land

Confusion looms as Nairobi coffee auction reopens

Insiders reveal that most of the coffee cooperatives are withholding their produce in the warehouses following the confusion on the implementation of the coffee regulations.

Confusion looms as Nairobi coffee auction reopens

Wetang'ula defends reforms in education sector

National Assembly Speaker says the reforms are meant to expose Kenyan students to the global job market.

Wetang'ula defends reforms in education sector

The forgotten village in Mathioya with no ECDE centre

A village in Murang’a County remains an island as it lacks good roads, a nursery school, electricity and piped water, with the residents appealing for support.

The forgotten village in Mathioya with no ECDE centre

Coffee auction set to roll back after a month of uncertainty

The coffee auction will resume on August 15, ending a month of uncertainty where the millers and marketers withheld the commodity in their warehouses.

Coffee auction set to roll back after a month of uncertainty

State-of-the-art malaria laboratory established at Mount Kenya University

The Centre for Malaria Elimination has been established through the collaboration of the governments of Kenya and Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

By 2 months ago

State-of-the-art malaria laboratory established at Mount Kenya University

William Ruto's charm offensive on Central with development projects

In Murang’a County, the Industrial park project will be initiated at the Makeji area, where Delmonte Kenya Limited ceded 1,400 acres of land to the area government.

By 2 months ago

William Ruto's charm offensive on Central with development projects

David Ichoho: External powers forced me to resign as KTDA chairperson

Icho had submitted his resignation letter which he said would take effect today, only for him to write to company secretary saying he had rescinded the move.

By 2 months ago

David Ichoho: External powers forced me to resign as KTDA chairperson

Kanyenya-ini MCA pleads for reinstatement after four-month suspension

Grace Nduta wrote to the leadership of the Murang’a County Assembly tendering her apology as she also seeks to be reinstated to committees and quash the four-month suspension

By 2 months ago

Kanyenya-ini MCA pleads for reinstatement after four-month suspension

68 midwives trained on best practices to improve maternal healthcare

At least 68 midwives in Murang’a County have undergone additional training to improve maternal health care in local health facilities.

By 2 months ago

68 midwives trained on best practices to improve maternal healthcare

Property fraudsters wreak havoc on Kenyan diaspora

Scores of Kenyans living and working abroad have recounted painful ordeals that have robbed them of multi-million property investments back home.

By 3 months ago

Property fraudsters wreak havoc on Kenyan diaspora

40,000 makeshift bridge offers temporary relief to residents of Murang'a villages

Residents appreciate efforts of one of their own but are asking authorities to make for them a permanent bridge.

By 3 months ago

40,000 makeshift bridge offers temporary relief to residents of Murang'a villages

Moses Kuria defies High Court order in tirade against journalists

Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has once again hit out at the media in defiance of a court order that barred him from uttering defamatory statements against the sector.

By 3 months ago

Moses Kuria defies High Court order in tirade against journalists

Residents eject surveyors from Delmonte land

The residents blocked the county government officials from accessing the land by barricading the road with stones and logs.

By 3 months ago

Residents eject surveyors from Delmonte land

Assembly backs leasing of milk firm to investor

Murang'a county assembly's Trade and cooperatives assembly committee recommended leasing of the one billion shilling plant to earn revenue for the government.

By 3 months ago

Assembly backs leasing of milk firm to investor

Locals demand share of land ceded by Delmonte

Kandara Residents Association is demanding for fairness in the distribution of land, as directed by the National Lands Commission (NLC).

By 3 months ago

Locals demand share of land ceded by Delmonte

Three storey building collapses in Murang'a town

An unknown number of builders are feared dead in Murang'a after a three storey building collapsed on Monday.

By 3 months ago

Three storey building collapses in Murang'a town

Real estate agents scramble for land deals in Laikipia

Co-operatives and individuals are in the multi-million shillings deal scouting for investors looking for suitable land overlooking Daiga Hills.

By 3 months ago

Real estate agents scramble for land deals in Laikipia

Tea board orders conclusion of all negotiation deals

Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has directed factories in Murang’a and Nyeri counties to complete the signing of new management agreements.

By 3 months ago

Tea board orders conclusion of all negotiation deals

Former school head sent hitmen after husband due to apparent relationship with M-Pesa agent

Mwangi was murdered by people hired by his wife Jane Muthoni Mbuthi, then a principal at Icaciri Secondary School in Gatundu, Kiambu County.

By 3 months ago

Former school head sent hitmen after husband due to apparent relationship with M-Pesa agent

MKU unveils state-of-the-art e-gaming equipment

MKU Board Chairman Prof Simon Gicharu donated the equipment to the students expressing his commitment towards innovation, technology, and the holistic development of students.

By 3 months ago

MKU unveils state-of-the-art e-gaming equipment

KTDA bags Murang'a tea firms' management deal after new talks

80 directors settled on KTDA MS after they agreed to follow the terms and conditions set in the draft agreement formulated by a consultant who collected views from the farmers.

By 4 months ago

KTDA bags Murang'a tea firms' management deal after new talks

Property dealers protest at delays in land registries

There has been an unexplained delay in the processing of the title deeds in the land registries with some taking more than six months to complete the process.

By 4 months ago

Property dealers protest at delays in land registries

Real estate experts urge political tolerance for economic recovery

Kenya’s economy experienced a slower growth rate of 4.8 per cent in 2022 compared to 7.6 per cent the previous year, according to official statistics.

By 4 months ago

Real estate experts urge political tolerance for economic recovery

Private universities fault government over student funding

Dr Gaitho described the plan as discriminatory saying learners from poor backgrounds posted to private universities will be denied a chance to further their higher education.

By 4 months ago

Private universities fault government over student funding

Chiefs probed after theft of 23 solar panels

Each of the panels dumped in the police compound can produce 330 watts, while those that were stolen each produced 300 watts.

By 4 months ago

Chiefs probed after theft of 23 solar panels

Boon for Murang'a villages as they eye municipality status

In Murang’a County, Kenol and Kangari which have been among the 15 market centres that were proposed at the sub-counties have been endorsed for the municipal charter.

By 4 months ago

Boon for Murang'a villages as they eye municipality status

Tea wars: Kirinyaga, Nyeri tea directors seek more time to pick agents

Officials from at least 10 tea processing factories made the request after meeting potential agents. They raised concerns about some of the clauses in the draft management contracts.

By 4 months ago

Tea wars: Kirinyaga, Nyeri tea directors seek more time to pick agents

Mt Kenya tea companies to reappoint managers

Recruitment of the management agents has been extended to May 16. Board has informed 39 tea factories in Mt Kenya East about the issue.

By 4 months ago

Mt Kenya tea companies to reappoint managers

Mt Kenya tea factories yet to recruit managing agents

TBK has licensed KTDA MS, Tropical, Eastern Produce Kenya, and Williamson Tea as the managing agents.

By 5 months ago

Mt Kenya tea factories yet to recruit managing agents

Raila: Ruto implementing BBI through the backdoor

Raila said the Cherera Four Independent Electoral and Boundaries commissioners must be reinstated. He said he initiated the bipartisan talks that must be held outside of parliament.

By 5 months ago

Raila: Ruto implementing BBI through the backdoor

Governor Irungu Kang'ata orders water companies to transfer ownership

His administration is seeking to own 97 per cent shares in each company, with the rest of the shares held by other stakeholders.

By 5 months ago

Governor Irungu Kang'ata orders water companies to transfer ownership

Factory to package tea brands for local market

Ngere tea factory in Gatanga Constituency, Murang'a County, has started packaging its products to penetrate the local market. focusing on increasing local consumption of tea.

By 5 months ago

Factory to package tea brands for local market

Protest over the closure of Kandundu quarry mines

The mines were closed following claims by the authorities that the operators failed to apply for the licenses, as the operators blamed the move on a witch-hunt.

By 5 months ago

Protest over the closure of Kandundu quarry mines

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