Employment centre trains youth, helps them to earn
The shoe-making venture has already attracted ten trainees who earn between Sh800 and Sh1,200, per day depending on their productivity.
By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago
Employment centre trains youth, helps them to earn
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Coffee reforms standoff persists as CS appoints transition team
The appointment of the committee has met resistance from Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango. Murango cites that the members don't represent the interest of the farmers.
By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago
Coffee reforms standoff persists as CS appoints transition team
Coffee rakes in Sh394m as trade thrives at auction
Two leading marketing agents delivered 7,833 bags of the commodity as trading activities increased at the auction.
By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago
Coffee rakes in Sh394m as trade thrives at auction
European Union regulation risks locking out Kenyan coffee
Kenyan coffee risks being locked out of the European Union market if farmers continue encroaching on forestland by September next year.
By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago
European Union regulation risks locking out Kenyan coffee
Mutai appointed new Tea Board CEO
Tea Board of Kenya has appointed Willy Mutai as the new Chief Executive Officer to replace Peris Mudida, who has been at the helm in an acting capacity.
By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago
Mutai appointed new Tea Board CEO
Murang'a schools shine in KCPE with top candidates
Three public schools in Murang'a County produced the top candidates in the 2023 KCPE.
By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago
Murang'a schools shine in KCPE with top candidates
Coffee farmers net Sh292 million from weekly sale at city auction
Coffee farmers made Sh292.4 million ($1,922,480.26) from the sale of 534,808kg of coffee through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE).
By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago
Coffee farmers net Sh292 million from weekly sale at city auction
Kiambu County spells out plans for affordable housing project
Governor Kimani Wamatangi has allocated over 10 acres of prime land for the projects. Some local leaders laud the governor and blame "selfish" politics for the delay of the projects.
By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago
Kiambu County spells out plans for affordable housing project
Churches flattened for 1,000 state housing units
A national housing project in the Makeji area of Murang'a county has faced resistance from locals after a contractor demolished churches to make way for the houses.
By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago
Churches flattened for 1,000 state housing units
KNEC boss warns over fake exam papers on social media
Kenya National Examination Council (Knec) CEO David Njengere has cautioned KCSE candidates against being duped into buying fake examination papers circulating on social media.
By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago
KNEC boss warns over fake exam papers on social media
Broad Borders Cooperative members move to sanction society from acquiring loans
Members stormed the office demanding an explanation after a commercial bank engaged an auctioneering firm to sell the property to recover the Sh14.5 million.
By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago
Broad Borders Cooperative members move to sanction society from acquiring loans
Nairobi Coffee Exchange: Surge in auction volumes signals sector recovery
Insiders in the coffee sector note an increase in cooperatives and estates participating in the auction, a positive shift from the low volumes reported in August and September.
By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago
Nairobi Coffee Exchange: Surge in auction volumes signals sector recovery
Rogue avocado exporters on notice against mixing the commodity with mango
A notice has been issued directing the exporters to ensure their consignments are inspected and valid licenses issued as the regulations provide.
By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago
Rogue avocado exporters on notice against mixing the commodity with mango
Church calls for help in the care of children with special needs
The church under Orione Congregation initiated the programme aimed at educating the masses on the needs and care of the young PWD to help them grow.
By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago
Church calls for help in the care of children with special needs
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The bitter-sweet relationship between BATUK and Nanyuki town
Nanyuki residents have mixed feelings towards the training camp even as they appreciate the employment opportunities, some of them lament the Batuk activities in the area.
By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago
The bitter-sweet relationship between BATUK and Nanyuki town
Leaders mobilise on increased production of coffee
Presently, Kenyan coffee markets are through direct sales and the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE).
By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago
Leaders mobilise on increased production of coffee
More cooperatives release their coffee to Nairobi auction
New Kenya Planters Cooperatives Union (NKPCU) registered 4,717 bags from 200 cooperative societies and estates.
By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago
More cooperatives release their coffee to Nairobi auction
Schools in financial ruin as government fails to release full capitation
Across the Central region, teachers interviewed expressed displeasure over the conduct of the Ministry in withholding the students' capitation.
By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago
Schools in financial ruin as government fails to release full capitation
Youth invade former Del Monte land, halt construction of county hospital
A contingent of police had to be called in to disperse youths who were erecting structures on the former Del Monte lands now under the control of Murang'a County Government.
By Boniface Gikandi 5 months ago
Youth invade former Del Monte land, halt construction of county hospital
New plan to empower Murang'a youth, save them from crime
The youth will be paid Sh400 per day and will later be facilitated to join polytechnics.
By Boniface Gikandi 5 months ago
New plan to empower Murang'a youth, save them from crime
MP pleads with government to bail out the coffee farmers
The MP noted that coffee farmers are facing many challenges due to the implementation of the new coffee regulations.
By Boniface Gikandi 5 months ago
MP pleads with government to bail out the coffee farmers
Elders welcome CS Wahome's appointment to lands docket
Kandara Residents Association has lauded redeployment of Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome to the Lands docket, saying issues pertaining to the Delmonte Kenya Limited land would be resolved.
By Boniface Gikandi 5 months ago
Elders welcome CS Wahome's appointment to lands docket
County injects Sh80m into NHIF programme
Murang'a County Government will spend more than Sh240 million to support poor families access improved health care through the Kang'ata Care/NHIF programme.
By Boniface Gikandi 5 months ago
County injects Sh80m into NHIF programme
County injects Sh80m more into healthcare programme
Kang'ata Care/NHIF programme is meant to help those from poor backgrounds access health services without too much struggle.
By Boniface Gikandi 5 months ago
County injects Sh80m more into healthcare programme
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.
By Boniface Gikandi 5 months ago
Former tea officials rubbish annual bonus payment
Kangari market readies for municipality status
In the last 10 years, Kangari market in Kigumo has been ranked among the fastest growing centres in the Mt Kenya region.
By Boniface Gikandi 5 months ago
Kangari market readies for municipality status
Joy for tea farmers in Nyeri as factories declare higher bonus
Nyeri's Gitugi tea factory will pay Sh57.30 per kg, up from the previous of Sh41.20 as hundreds of farmers blame hawking of green leaf as the hindrance to better bonus this year.
By Boniface Gikandi 5 months ago
Joy for tea farmers in Nyeri as factories declare higher bonus
Stalled Sh1 billion Mitumbiri landfill nears completion
The project stalled at 70 per cent complete and local leaders have been calling for its completion.
By Boniface Gikandi 5 months ago
Stalled Sh1 billion Mitumbiri landfill nears completion
Tea farmers reap big as factories promise to pay higher bonuses
In Gusii, the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) recorded this year's bonus pay at an increased rate of up to 38 per cent.
By Stanley Ongwae, Kiprono Kurgat and Boniface Gikandi 6 months ago
Tea farmers reap big as factories promise to pay higher bonuses
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.
By Boniface Gikandi 6 months ago
Relief for macadamia farmers as Linturi lifts ban on exports
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.
By Boniface Gikandi 6 months ago
MPs: Why many government projects are stalling
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.
By Boniface Gikandi 6 months ago
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.
By Boniface Gikandi 6 months ago
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.
By Boniface Gikandi 6 months ago
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.
By Boniface Gikandi 6 months ago
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.
By Boniface Gikandi 7 months ago
MP wants displaced persons settled on Del Monte land
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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.
By Boniface Gikandi 7 months ago
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.
By Boniface Gikandi 7 months ago
Wetang'ula defends reforms in education sector
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.
By Boniface Gikandi 7 months ago
Coffee auction set to roll back after a month of uncertainty
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.
By Boniface Gikandi 7 months ago
The forgotten village in Mathioya with no ECDE centre
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