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Boniface Gikandi

Tea factory directors face opposition in elections

Campaigns for the director positions have intensified following the decision by the Tea Board of Kenya to set the elections end of June.

Tea factory directors face opposition in elections

Community groups working on restoration of a clean environment in Laikipia

Community groups working on restoration of a clean environment in Laikipia

Coffee auction earns farmers Sh800 million from 11 buyers

Coffee auction earns farmers Sh800 million from 11 buyers

Ex- Muranga Governor wa Iria secures court order to bar arrest

Ex- Muranga Governor wa Iria secures court order to bar arrest

Four counties in Central formulating mining and quarrying policy

The policy seeks to strengthen institutional framework to address governance and operational issues.

Four counties in Central formulating mining and quarrying policy

Uasu accuses Machogu of tribalism in varsity appointments

Uasu National Organising Secretary Onesmus Mutio accused CS Ezekiel Machogu of alleged tribalism in appointment of public universities council members.

Uasu accuses Machogu of tribalism in varsity appointments

Muranga farmers to benefit from subsidy programme

42,000 dairy and mango farmers listed in the subsidy programme will be able to redeem foodstuffs and farm inputs worth Sh2,400 at selected outlets in the county.

Muranga farmers to benefit from subsidy programme

Reservist killed hours after Ruto warning to bandits

The attack occurred barely an hour after Ruto announced plans to engage more reservists in the county during a meeting at Rumuruti grounds.

Reservist killed hours after Ruto warning to bandits

MP tells tea farmers to defy board on Sh560m fees

A campaign led by Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe urging tea factories to defy payment of legal fees originating from suits initiated by former factory directors has gained momentum.

MP tells tea farmers to defy board on Sh560m fees

Murang'a tea factories directors gear up for elections

10 tea factories in Murang’a has welcomed the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) directive to hold elections by the end of June.

Murang'a tea factories directors gear up for elections

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.

Tea growers eye mini bonus at the end of the month

Farmers, firms net Sh800m from coffee auction

Kenya's coffee fetched Sh817.3 million at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange from the sale of 20,281 bags, down from Sh1.3 billion raised during last week's auction.

Farmers, firms net Sh800m from coffee auction

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

Cash was disbursed to 181,825 farmers affiliated with 186 cooperative societies.

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

Nanyuki's rise despite loss of headquarters woos investors

The growth of Nanyuki town has been fast amidst ongoing infrastructural advancements fueled by devolution and upgrading to municipality status.

Nanyuki's rise despite loss of headquarters woos investors

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.

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.

Macadamia farmers defend new price of Sh100 per kg

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.

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 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 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 2 months ago

Cofee farmers protest delays in milling

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 2 months ago

AFA issues new rules for avocado harvesting season

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 2 months ago

Wa Iria rejects Kenya Kwanza leaders overtures

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 2 months ago

Registration of Airbns on, says tourism sector regulator

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 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 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 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 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 2 months ago

Head teachers scoff at Ministry directive on capitation funds

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 2 months ago

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

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 2 months ago

Uasu rejects Multimedia University Vice Chancellor

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 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 3 months ago

Wasreb seeks to review water distribution boundaries in Murang'a

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 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 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 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 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 3 months ago

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

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 3 months ago

Delmonte guards torture case set for February 8 court

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 3 months ago

Jubilee leaders hit out at Nyoro over attacks on Uhuru

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 3 months ago

Desperate farmers hawk macadamia nuts after collapse of market

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 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 3 months ago

Group sues Del Monte over alleged killings, assault

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 3 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 4 months ago

Prison wardens accused of colluding with criminals

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