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Titus Too

NCPB sets in motion plans to compensate farmers for fake fertiliser

NCPB has embarked on the process of compensating farmers who procured substandard fertiliser for the current maize planting season.

By Titus Too 4 months ago

NCPB sets in motion plans to compensate farmers for fake fertiliser

Tonje leads former KDF chiefs in mourning CDF Ogolla, nine officers

Tonje leads former KDF chiefs in mourning CDF Ogolla, nine officers

By Martin Ndiema and Titus Too 4 months ago

Sell subsidised farm inputs throughout the year, says Senator

Sell subsidised farm inputs throughout the year, says Senator

By Titus Too 5 months ago

How Ruto has silenced political rebels in his Rift Valley backyard

How Ruto has silenced political rebels in his Rift Valley backyard

By Titus Too 5 months ago

MP wants Linturi to quit over fake fertiliser scam

Addressing the press in Bungoma town on Saturday, Wamboka said the issue of fake fertiliser is grave and should be addressed by MPs across the political divide.

By Juliet Omelo and Titus Too 5 months ago

MP wants Linturi to quit over fake fertiliser scam

Ruto leads country in mourning Kiptum as marathoner buried

At 24, Kiptum had joined the many heroes and great ambassadors of the country. The president assured athletes his administration was working to ensure all matters about sports are addressed.

By Titus Too and Stephen Rutto 6 months ago

Ruto leads country in mourning Kiptum as marathoner buried

Chelugui tells farmers to tap into European market deal

Chelugui said the Treasury has released Sh1.5 billion to support the modernization of New Kenya Corporative Creameries (NKCC) to boost value addition and expand the market.

By Titus Too 8 months ago

Chelugui tells farmers to tap into European market deal

Maize farmers ask for better prices and more subsidies to make a profit

Despite the good producer prices, farmers in the North Rift feel returns from the agricultural sub-sector are not commensurate to their toil and year-long wait from their sole means of income.

By Titus Too 8 months ago

Maize farmers ask for better prices and more subsidies to make a profit

Agency, firm ink deal for honey exports to the US

Kerio pure natural honey has made new inroads into the American market, enhancing earnings for beekeepers in semi-arid Northern Kenya counties.

By Titus Too 8 months ago

Agency, firm ink deal for honey exports to the US

One dead following clashes in Uasin Gishu

Conflicting reports indicate that trouble started when a group of people encroached on a farm and started harvesting sugarcane.

By Titus Too 8 months ago

One dead following clashes in Uasin Gishu

Farmers fault state plans to privatize KCC, Kenya Seed Company

Farmers in North Rift have protested plans by the government to privatize state corporations including New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC) and Kenya Seed Company (KSC).

By Titus Too 9 months ago

Farmers fault state plans to privatize KCC, Kenya Seed Company

NCPB to buy maize at Sh4,000 per 90 kg bag

NCPB will receive supplies that meet the conditions for required quality parameters and only from farmers registered with the Ministry of Agriculture across the country.

By Titus Too 9 months ago

NCPB to buy maize at Sh4,000 per 90 kg bag

Push to waive taxes on tea processing kits

The newly formed West of Rift Smallholder Tea Growers Association now wants the government to waive taxes on equipment used in processing the produce.

By Titus Too 9 months ago

Push to waive taxes on tea processing kits

KTDA factories unite in bid to lift earnings for farmers

KTDA directors from smallholder tea factories in the West Rift have forged a caucus seeking to address unique challenges leading to low tea earnings in the region.

By Titus Too 10 months ago

KTDA factories unite in bid to lift earnings for farmers

NCPB urges people to utilise its services to curb post-harvest losses

President William Ruto, however, said there would be no El Nino after the alert was reviewed.

By Titus Too 10 months ago

NCPB urges people to utilise its services to curb post-harvest losses

Maize farmers reject Sh4,000 per bag, want State to buy at Sh5,500

The government plans to spend Sh4b to purchase a million bags even as farmers in North Rift claim the price being offered is too low compared to the cost of production.

By Titus Too 10 months ago

Maize farmers reject Sh4,000 per bag, want State to buy at Sh5,500

Coffee farmers in Rift cry out after millers' licences revoked

Isaac Letting from Lessos in Nandi said private millers had encouraged them to increase production and their economic wellbeing.

By Titus Too 10 months ago

Coffee farmers in Rift cry out after millers' licences revoked

Tree lover targets schools in initiative

Her programme, the Laura Sang initiative, started in 2016, has so far seen over 50,000 seedlings planted across several institutions and individual farms in the North Rift.

By Titus Too 10 months ago

Tree lover targets schools in initiative

Maize prices drop as farmers kept waiting

Despite repeated promise by the State to announce producer prices, farmers' patience is running out, with traders flocking the region offering throwaway prices at the farm gate.

By Titus Too 10 months ago

Maize prices drop as farmers kept waiting

John Kiplagat Koech: Man who gifted space explorers walking stick has one big regret

Koech gifted Neil Armstrong a walking stick and a Somali sword for safely landing on the moon on July 24, 1969. Bilieves he would have gone far in life had he not dropped out of school.

By Titus Too 11 months ago

John Kiplagat Koech: Man who gifted space explorers walking stick has one big regret

Anxiety as State to declare new maize prices this week

Farmers in the North Rift region are rushing to harvest their crop amid fear of El Nino rains, which the weatherman says are expected this month.

By Titus Too and Martin Ndiema 11 months ago

Anxiety as State to declare new maize prices this week

Self-help groups take up 15 billion trees goal

Self-help groups position themselves to gain economic value through conservation initiatives as target to plant 15 billion trees within a decade gains momentum.

By Peter Ochieng and Titus Too 11 months ago

Self-help groups take up 15 billion trees goal

Kenya Kwanza has no plan to implement campaign pledges, ex MP Keter breaks his silence

Former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter has broken his silence and criticized President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration over the high cost of living.

By Titus Too 11 months ago

Kenya Kwanza has no plan to implement campaign pledges, ex MP Keter breaks his silence

We may pull out of certain routes, say matatu operators

A section of operators in the North Rift region yesterday said despite the sharp increase in fuel prices, they are unable to raise their fares.

By Titus Too 11 months ago

We may pull out of certain routes, say matatu operators

Don't expect cheap ugali because of high fuel prices, farmers warn

Farmers and millers say high cost of diesel will raise price of maize despite fertiliser subsidy. To break even, they want the government to set least price of 90kg bag at Sh5,500.

By Titus Too 11 months ago

Don't expect cheap ugali because of high fuel prices, farmers warn

Cereal farmers on edge as heavy rains pound the Rift

Heavy rains in the North Rift over the past week are causing sleepless nights for cereal producers preparing to harvest their crops.

By Titus Too 11 months ago

Cereal farmers on edge as heavy rains pound the Rift

From bead work to banana wine: Counties display diverse products

Innovations in agro-processing and solid waste management were the main focus in the exhibition stand of Kisii county government.

By Titus Too 1 year ago

From bead work to banana wine: Counties display diverse products

How traders reaped big during devolution conference

The city was host to the Head of State William Ruto (his hometown), Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua, governors and county executives from the entire 47 devolved units.

By Titus Too 1 year ago

How traders reaped big during devolution conference

Alarm over stalled anti-malaria drive as cases on the rise

Campaigns to prevent malaria and resource distribution to end the disease were slowed down when focus was directed to Covid-19 pandemic.

By Titus Too 1 year ago

Alarm over stalled anti-malaria drive as cases on the rise

Raila tells off US ambassador over remarks on 'fairest' elections

Raila termed US Ambassador Meg Whitman "rogue" and threatened to seek her recall if she does not "shut up".

By Titus Too and Lynn Kolongei 1 year ago

Raila tells off US ambassador over remarks on 'fairest' elections

Ruto praises growth under devolution, warns on graft

President Ruto said that despite the gains the country has achieved through devolution, incompetence and theft of public resources still plague citizens.

By Titus Too and Lynn Kolongei 1 year ago

Ruto praises growth under devolution, warns on graft

Businesses already reaping big as governors event starts

The conference will be ideal for business people to network, exchange ideas and exploit available advantages existing across the devolved units.

By Titus Too 1 year ago

Businesses already reaping big as governors event starts

Maize farmers hopeful as Ruto's food agenda unfolds, but ask for more

The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) is already distributing the fertilizer at the new rates, and says it has adequate stocks across its depots in the North Rift region.

By Titus Too and Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Maize farmers hopeful as Ruto's food agenda unfolds, but ask for more

Farmers hopeful as Ruto's food agenda unfolds, but ask for more

Farmers can now take advantage of the new prices to make the most of the short rains season, expected from October.

By Titus Too and Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Farmers hopeful as Ruto's food agenda unfolds, but ask for more

Blend of religion and traditions as priest is ordained, declared elder

Rev Kipkurui, who is a last-born brother to the vocal Nandi Senator Kiprotich Cherargei, was ordained to perform evangelical work under the Society of African Missions Kenya District.

By Titus Too 1 year ago

Blend of religion and traditions as priest is ordained, declared elder

North Rift and Western Kenya farmers project bumper harvest

Farmers attribute good crop development to subsidised fertiliser and good rain patterns. Move will help ease the cost of living, giving the government a breathing space.

By Titus Too, Martin Ndiema and Mary Imenza 1 year ago

North Rift and Western Kenya farmers project bumper harvest

Teenager struggling with sickle cell disease, seeks Sh6m for stem cell transplant

15-year-old girl suffering from sickle cell makes passionate appeal to President William Ruto for financial aid to enable her travel to India for a bone marrow transplant.

By Titus Too 1 year ago

Teenager struggling with sickle cell disease, seeks Sh6m for stem cell transplant

North Rift county assemblies start discussions on 20232024 Budget

Turkana has the highest allocation Sh13.3 billion, followed by Uasin Gishu Sh9.8 billion and Nandi Sh9.07 billion. Counties have prioritised health, agriculture, education, water.

By Titus Too 1 year ago

North Rift county assemblies start discussions on 20232024 Budget

Samuel Ng'eny retraces Kenya's journey from a colony to self-rule and today's path

They were of age when Kenya transitioned from a colony to independence and subsequent independence. Mzee Ng'eny has experienced the country's baby steps up to 60th birthday.

By Titus Too 1 year ago

Samuel Ng'eny retraces Kenya's journey from a colony to self-rule and today's path

Second phase of Hustler Fund to be launched on Madaraka Day, says CS

CS said President Ruto would unveil a new product to be delivered through cooperatives and groups to enable members to boost their businesses and improve living standards.

By Titus Too 1 year ago

Second phase of Hustler Fund to be launched on Madaraka Day, says CS

Fall armyworms invade farms in Trans Nzoia and Uasin Gishu

Farmers say scanty rains in some maize growing regions to blame. Trans Nzoia County has dispatched extension officers to oversee spraying.

By Titus Too and Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Fall armyworms invade farms in Trans Nzoia and Uasin Gishu

State seeks fresh data on schools amid cash crunch

The government has ordered secondary school principals to relist details pertaining to their schools and students to weed out 'ghost learners' receiving capitation.

By Boniface Gikandi and Titus Too 1 year ago

State seeks fresh data on schools amid cash crunch

Kemri approves herbal deworming porridge

Ujiplus, a community initiative, is ideal for children but also recommended to adults. Research shows the product also an appetiser reduces anemia and is highly nutritious.

By Titus Too 1 year ago

Kemri approves herbal deworming porridge

New coffee miller boon for farmers

The mill receives coffee for processing from farmers in Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo counties.

By Titus Too 1 year ago

New coffee miller boon for farmers

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