Gachagua allies point fingers at state for misuse of security agents

A section of Murang’a politicians has castigated President William Ruto’s government over the continued involvement of various government entities in pursuing political opponents.

By 14 days ago

Kanja forms anti-graft committee in police service

A high-level anti-corruption committee has been commissioned in the counties to facilitate the fight against graft and criminal activities within the security agencies.

By 16 days ago

Ruto tells counties to provide good environment for investment

President William Ruto has challenged counties to provide a stable, predictable, and conducive environment for businesses and investments to thrive. 

By 21 days ago

Kenya exports 103m kilos of tea in 3 months

The KTDA smallholder factories managed 20.4 million kgs and Nyayo Tea Zones 321,754 kgs.

By 25 days ago

Gov't urged to offer girls free sanitary pads

Stakeholders in Murang'a have challenged the government to come up with measures that will ensure girls from poor backgrounds to attend classes daily.

By 1 month ago

KTDA tea factories earn over Sh1 billion at Mombasa auction

Gacharage factories earned Sh26,498,304 from the auction of 94,976 kg, followed by Ngere Tea Factory, which sold 77,495 kg for Sh21,388,620.

By 1 month ago

Coffee farmers fight to keep dollar accounts

Murang’a Coffee Farmers have rejected the state-backed proposal on the direct payment after every auction.

By 1 month ago

Kenya's tea sector eyes Sh272B through digital marketing push

Tea stakeholders have resolved to pursue the e-market strategy in efforts to sell tea in all the available markets, and increase returns to the farmers at Sh 272 billion annually.

By 1 month ago

Two coffee societies in Laikipia earn Sh4.3 million in sales

Two coffee societies in Laikipia generated Sh4.3 million in revenue from sales.

By 1 month ago

Kindiki defends gov't projects in Mt Kenya, slams critics

President William Ruto's allies have stepped up their efforts to rejuvenate support in the Mt Kenya region.

By 1 month ago

State suspends Rainforest Alliance audits in tea sector

Rainforest Alliance audits and certifications have been suspended in all tea factories.

By 1 month ago

Five counties fetch Sh16 billion from coffee

Five leading coffee-producing counties register production of 19.2 million kgs of cherry, attracting Sh16.9 billion in the first seven months of the coffee year 2024/2025.

By 1 month ago

Coffee auction nets Sh377 million as season ends

Coffee farmers made Sh377.64 million from the sale of 6,650 bags weighing 420,267kgs at the auction, even as the volumes of quality grades declined. 

By 1 month ago

Coffee auction earns farmers Sh27 billion in five months

According to the Nairobi Coffee Exchange during the auction period between October 2024 to April 2025, coffee weighing 32,156,472 kgs was bought by the local and international dealers.

By 1 month ago

Stakeholders seek to make Kenyan tea top brand in the global market

The Geographical Indications will label tea, assist in tracing its originality and brand Kenyan tea in the international market.

By 1 month ago

Unaitas Sacco eyes one million members

Cooperative Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi has lauded Unaitas Sacco’s growth, which has seen it register 493,000 members.

By 2 months ago

How Murang'a gang stole Sh1 million from MCA's car in broad daylight

On Monday evening, Nyeri MCA Agnes Wanjiru was shocked after she found Sh1 million she had left in her vehicle was missing and a window broken.

By 2 months ago

Apple farming takes root in Murang'a in new drive

Apple farming is taking root in Kangema, Murang’a County, with learning institutions being the experimental grounds.

By 2 months ago

Ndindi Nyoro criticizes increasing national debts

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has intensified his calls for the country to address the national debt problem, warning that the country risks plunging into a deep financial crisis in future.

By 2 months ago

Muranga Assembly seeks to adopt tech to boost oversight

The Murang’a County Assembly leadership has been challenged to facilitate MCAs with internet-enabled devices to facilitate oversight.

By 2 months ago

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Coffee farmers oppose new payment proposal

The controversial proposal of paying coffee farmers through the Direct Settlement System (DSS) has been rejected by the growers.

By 2 months ago

Coffee market experiences low volume as season ends

The auction registered a decrease compared to last week's sale of Sh684 million following the sale of 14,486 bags.

By 2 months ago

Smallholder tea factories make Sh1 billion at auction

Small-scale tea holder factories fetched Sh1 billion after the sale of 4,403,251kg.

By 2 months ago

Residents call for electric fence to curb human-wildlife conflict

The impact of human wildlife conflict was laid bare before the National Environment Tribunal, with residents seeking the installation of a temporary electric fence to end the menace

By 2 months ago

Board officials tip locals how to buy houses

The Affordable Housing Board (AHB) has kicked off the week-long open forum to educate Kenyans on how to own some of the houses that are ready for occupation. 

By 2 months ago

Wasreb, Murang'a county clash over water tariffs

Controversy surrounding the review of water tariffs in Murang’a has taken a new twist after Wasreb rejected the proposed new tariffs by the county government.

By 2 months ago

Coffee farmers reject Ruto's new proposals on payment

Coffee farmers are up in arms over plans by the government to introduce a new coffee payment model.

By 2 months ago

Murang'a county bows to pressure, reduces water tariffs

Murang’a county government has proposed reduced water tariffs following complaints by residents over the high prices of the commodity.

By 2 months ago

Coffee earnings dip on low volumes at auction market

Coffee earnings dip on low volumes at auction market.

By 2 months ago

Fallen Mugumo tree disrupts transport as officials await elders cleansing

Transport between Murang’a town and Kiria ini has remained paralyzed after a huge Mugumo tree fell and blocked the highway.

By 2 months ago

Coffee factories earn Sh19.3 billion from 375,843 bags at NCE

Coffee factories have auctioned 375,843 bags of coffee weighing 22,528,988 kgs in the last five months at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE).

By 3 months ago

Kenyan coffee prices surge as NCE records Sh19.3billion in sales

The coffee, auctioned between October and February in the 2024/2025 coffee year, fetched Sh19,323,964, with a 50 kg bag selling at an average price of Sh42,885.

By 3 months ago

Kenyan farmers reap big as coffee market earns Sh1.3 billion

New KPCU sold 3,040 bags for Sh178.1 million, while CEBBA auctioned 340 bags for Sh19.3 million.

By 3 months ago

Affordable housing, markets give a new lease of life to the countryside

The majority of the affordable housing projects initiated by the government across the Mt Kenya region are nearing completion and are expected to attract more people to the countryside.

By 3 months ago

Wasreb raise alarm on destruction of Othaya Mukurwe ini water office

The Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) has condemned the destruction of its property attached to the Othaya-Mukurwe-Ini water company in Nyeri.

By 3 months ago

State bans green tea hawking in fresh push to reform sector

The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has banned green leaf hawking and roadside collections following an increase in cases of the vices in most tea-growing regions of the country.

By 3 months ago

Mombasa weekly tea auction fetches Sh1.4b for farmers

Small-holder tea growers affiliated with KTDA last week received Sh1.39 billion from the sale of 5.4 million kilogrammes of tea at the Mombasa auction.  

By 3 months ago

Ithanga gets water connections after decades of struggle

It is now a reprieve in the locality that the government completed a Sh3.5 billion water project to transform the area into a food basket.

By 4 months ago

Macadamia traders clash over AFA's alleged bias

Dealers claim that Agriculture and Food Authority was favouring their competitors dealing in processed nuts for the US market

By 4 months ago

Tea factories earn Sh1.2b at Mombasa weekly auction

Smallholder tea factories earned Sh1.19 billion from the auction of 4.47 million kilogrammes (kilos) of green tea to 65 local and international buyers.

By 4 months ago