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Boniface Gikandi

Tea growers eye mini bonus at the end of the month

Tea growers in the Mount Kenya region have received a boost after the boards of factories approved a mini-bonus for the farmers.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

Tea growers eye mini bonus at the end of the month

Farmers, firms net Sh800m from coffee auction

Farmers, firms net Sh800m from coffee auction

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

Farmers get Sh2.3b from coffee cherry advance kitty in 3 months

Farmers get Sh2.3b from coffee cherry advance kitty in 3 months

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

Nanyuki's rise despite loss of headquarters woos investors

Nanyuki's rise despite loss of headquarters woos investors

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

Coffee farmers earn Sh1 billion at Nairobi auction

The best factories that sold their coffee above Sh58,800 ($400) are Kii, Karinga, Karatu, Karithathi, and Gatagua.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

Coffee farmers earn Sh1 billion at Nairobi auction

Macadamia farmers defend new price of Sh100 per kg

Last year, the farmers incurred losses estimated at billions of shillings after they resorted to hawking the produce at less than Sh30 per kilogramme.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

Macadamia farmers defend new price of Sh100 per kg

Mungiki: 25 suspects freed as DPP withdraws charges

Suspects who were arrested on New Year eve over claims that they were members of the outlawed Mungiki sect have been released by the Murang'a Magistrates Court.

By Boniface Gikandi and Purity Mwangi 1 month ago

Mungiki: 25 suspects freed as DPP withdraws charges

Coffee farmers earn Sh1.3 billion at Nairobi auction

Coffee auction activities increased this week at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) following the delivery of 30,162 bags of the commodity for the market.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

Coffee farmers earn Sh1.3 billion at Nairobi auction

Muswasco ready to hand over Maragua dam to rival Muwasco

The process kicked off five days after President William Ruto ordered Water CS Zachary Njeru to start the handing-over process without further delay.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Muswasco ready to hand over Maragua dam to rival Muwasco

Macadamia farmers reap big from export deal

The price of macadamia has appreciated threefold, with farmers getting better payment of between Sh100 and Sh130 per kilogramme.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Macadamia farmers reap big from export deal

Cofee farmers protest delays in milling

In the implementation of the coffee reforms, milling plants associated with the estate farmers were closed after they failed to comply with set regulations.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Cofee farmers protest delays in milling

Ruto urges MPs to embrace bipartisan approach on Housing Bill

President William Ruto says the 220-unit Makenji affordable housing project in Kandara, Murang'a County will create more than 1,600 jobs and expand opportunities for the locals.

By Boniface Gikandi and Amos Kiarie 2 months ago

Ruto urges MPs to embrace bipartisan approach on Housing Bill

AFA issues new rules for avocado harvesting season

In the directives, the regulator outlaws the use of open pick-ups, Probox, and trucks in the transportation of the commodity and has directed the use of plastic crates.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

AFA issues new rules for avocado harvesting season

Registration of Airbns on, says tourism sector regulator

A process to document short-term and long-term stay homes popularly known as Airbnbs has been launched targeting to license more than 50,000 facilities in three months.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Registration of Airbns on, says tourism sector regulator

Wa Iria rejects Kenya Kwanza leaders overtures

Kenya Kwanza leaders led by Lands CS Alice Wahome and Kangema MP Peter Kihungi pleaded with Wa Iria to abandon Azimio and support the government.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Wa Iria rejects Kenya Kwanza leaders overtures

Two merchants arrested in possession of immature avocados

Two merchants found in possession of immature avocados were apprehended in Murang'a during a crackdown.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Two merchants arrested in possession of immature avocados

Coffee farmers earn Sh822.5 million from weekly auction

The delivery at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) decreased to 17,468 bags from the previous trading where the marketing agents had 20,821 bags.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Coffee farmers earn Sh822.5 million from weekly auction

Panic over outbreak of malaria in Murang'a

Last week, a student from Kamahuha area succumbed to the disease at Maragua Level Four Hospital while receiving treatment.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Panic over outbreak of malaria in Murang'a

Murang'a banks on smart city programme to boost livelihoods

Governor Irungu Kang'ata said resources would be channeled towards tarmacking the roads in the shopping centres to promote trade.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Murang'a banks on smart city programme to boost livelihoods

Head teachers scoff at Ministry directive on capitation funds

Head teachers have been thrown into confusion after the Ministry of Education directed them to acknowledge receipt of Sh8,319 first term capitation funds per student.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Head teachers scoff at Ministry directive on capitation funds

Uasu rejects Multimedia University Vice Chancellor

The Universities Academic Staff Union wants Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu to revoke the appointment of the Vice Chancellor and two Deputy Vice Chancellors.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Uasu rejects Multimedia University Vice Chancellor

Maragua MP opposes Wasreb meeting to resolve Murang'a water wars

Wasreb scheduled the meeting on January 30 in efforts to address conflict over control of water boundaries between Murang'a Water (Muwasco) and Murang'a South Water (Muswasco).

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Maragua MP opposes Wasreb meeting to resolve Murang'a water wars

Former grazing area is now attracting influx of investors upon its elevation

The establishment of Rumuruti as the Laikipia County headquarters has opened up one of the neglected parts which is a relief to residents who for decades have been exposed to banditry attacks.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Former grazing area is now attracting influx of investors upon its elevation

Wasreb seeks to review water distribution boundaries in Murang'a

The regulator proposes to redraw the WSP borders following the protracted battle between Murang'a Water (Muwasco) and Murang'a South Water (Muswasco).

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Wasreb seeks to review water distribution boundaries in Murang'a

Why bid to make Ndindi Nyoro Mt Kenya spokesperson is causing huge ripples

A political supremacy battle is simmering in Mt Kenya over a push by a section of leaders to endorse Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro as the region's spokesperson.

By Boniface Gikandi and Amos Kiarie 3 months ago

Why bid to make Ndindi Nyoro Mt Kenya spokesperson is causing huge ripples

Farmers rake in Sh24.8b from coffee sales at Nairobi auction

The report further indicates that coffee sold between 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 shows an increase in sales, owing to the high production of the commodity.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Farmers rake in Sh24.8b from coffee sales at Nairobi auction

Coffee farmers earn Sh653 million at Nairobi auction

According to the details obtained during Tuesday's sale, the average price of a bag of coffee was Sh31,078.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Coffee farmers earn Sh653 million at Nairobi auction

Murang'a ECDE teachers protest poor pay

The teachers who cater for over 42,000 children said the Sh15,700 monthly salary is not enough and they lack teaching materials.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Murang'a ECDE teachers protest poor pay

Murang'a tea factories to sign agent deal with KTDA

The contract between the ten factories and KTDA Management Services will be signed, following pressure by the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) after the June 30, 2023, deadline expired.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Murang'a tea factories to sign agent deal with KTDA

Nairobi auction reopens on Tuesday as firms release 23,056 bags of coffee

Trading closed on December 19, with the NCE catalog published online and dispatched to the stakeholders outlining that 23,167 bags are ready for online trading.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Nairobi auction reopens on Tuesday as firms release 23,056 bags of coffee

Legislators call on Treasury to release CDF bursary funds

A section of legislators from Western Kenya have called on the Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u to expedite the release of the NG-CDF monies.

By Martin Ndiema, Boniface Gikandi and Martin Ndiema 3 months ago

Legislators call on Treasury to release CDF bursary funds

Delmonte guards torture case set for February 8 court

The petition was filed following the drowning of four victims, with the autopsy revealing signs of torture.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Delmonte guards torture case set for February 8 court

Desperate farmers hawk macadamia nuts after collapse of market

The macadamia market took a hit after most families in the US and Europe spending power declined due to the fluctuating economy as they recovered from the effects of Covid-19 pandemic.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Desperate farmers hawk macadamia nuts after collapse of market

Jubilee leaders hit out at Nyoro over attacks on Uhuru

Ndindi Nyoro has come under fire from Murang'a Jubilee Party leadership for attacking former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Jubilee leaders hit out at Nyoro over attacks on Uhuru

Ndindi Nyoro claims Uhuru behind planned Azimio protests

Nyoro claimed that the former president was out to antagonise President William Ruto's government through demonstrations.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Ndindi Nyoro claims Uhuru behind planned Azimio protests

Group sues Del Monte over alleged killings, assault

The petitioners, represented by lawyer Mbiyu Kamau moved to the court to seek legal redress following the drowning of four victims, after the autopsy revealed they were tortured.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Group sues Del Monte over alleged killings, assault

Horticulture players lock horns over immature avocados claims

Gains could be eroded with claims of the emergence of what some players term as a cartel-driven segment that is thriving on immature fruits, some of them stolen from farms.

By Macharia Kamau and Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Horticulture players lock horns over immature avocados claims

Joy for tea farmers as factories approve early bonus payments

Factories in Nyeri, Embu and Murang'a have increased the monthly pay from Sh21 to Sh25 for the green leaf deliveries. In Meru, only Weru factory will increase the monthly pay.

By Boniface Gikandi and Phares Mutembei 3 months ago

Joy for tea farmers as factories approve early bonus payments

Delmonte guards, local residents in stand-off over recent 'killings'

Four bodies were retrieved from Chania River in Gachagi village after an alleged confrontation of more than 20 young men with the guards inside the pineapple plantations last Friday.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Delmonte guards, local residents in stand-off over recent 'killings'

Prison wardens accused of colluding with criminals

Prison wardens at Maranjau market in Maragua constituency are on police radar for allegations of colluding with ex-convicts in terrorizing the locals.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Prison wardens accused of colluding with criminals

Coffee farmers irked by senator's claim on transition committee

The controversy surrounding the technical committee appointed on the transition of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange to the Coffee Exchange is causing ripples in the sector.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Coffee farmers irked by senator's claim on transition committee

Murang'a man allegedly kills two sons in unclear circumstances

Residents of Kiawambeu village in Kiharu, Murang'a are in shock following the brutal killing of two children aged five and two and half years on Tuesday night.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Murang'a man allegedly kills two sons in unclear circumstances

Coffee growers in the dark over how the market works

The majority of cooperative societies and estates dealing with coffee are yet to open dollar accounts to enable the millions of growers to reap better returns from the lucrative market.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Coffee growers in the dark over how the market works

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 4 months ago

Employment centre trains youth, helps them to earn

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