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Ol Kalou's State affordable housing programme takes shape
Presently, the majority of the public servants working in the town reside in Nyahururu, Ol Jorok and Nakuru, spending a fortune every month.
By 16 days ago
Ol Kalou's State affordable housing programme takes shape
Ndindi faults state over failure to tame violent protests
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has criticised the government over the killing of 50 Kenyans within a month during protests across the county.
By 15 days ago
Ndindi faults state over failure to tame violent protests
Farmers earn Sh376 million as coffee auction resumes
The coffee auction resumed on a low note after two months recess, with the estate and cooperative farmers earning Sh376 million after the auction of 7,887 bags at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange.
By 16 days ago
Farmers earn Sh376 million as coffee auction resumes
Tea exports dropped by almost 5 million kilos in April
In April, the country exported 33.91 million kilos against the production of 51.78 million kilos by the growers across the country.
By 18 days ago
Tea exports dropped by almost 5 million kilos in April
Relief for tea growers as prices rise at auction
Tea factories registered a slight increment in sales, earning Sh904.1 million, up from Sh902 million during this week’s tea auction in Mombasa.
By 22 days ago
Relief for tea growers as prices rise at auction
Ruto donates Sh1 million to Boniface Kariuki's family
President William Ruto has donated Sh1 million to the family of slain hawker Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, even as the family continues to demand justice for their slain kin.
By 23 days ago
Ruto donates Sh1 million to Boniface Kariuki's family
Former TSC boss rejects Kangata's appointment
Dr Nancy Macharia turned down the nomination a day before she was to appear before the Murang’a County Assembly for the vetting process.
By 28 days ago
Former TSC boss rejects Kangata's appointment
Teachers undergo training as shift from CBC to CBE begins
Training is underway to equip teachers with the new skills needed to transition from the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) to Co-curriculum-Based Education (CBE).
By 1 month ago
Teachers undergo training as shift from CBC to CBE begins
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 1 month ago
Gachagua allies point fingers at state for misuse of security agents
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 1 month ago
Kanja forms anti-graft committee in police service
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 1 month ago
Ruto tells counties to provide good environment for investment
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 1 month ago
Kenya exports 103m kilos of tea in 3 months
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
Gov't urged to offer girls free sanitary pads
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
KTDA tea factories earn over Sh1 billion at Mombasa auction
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 2 months ago
Coffee farmers fight to keep dollar accounts
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 2 months ago
Kenya's tea sector eyes Sh272B through digital marketing push
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 2 months ago
Two coffee societies in Laikipia earn Sh4.3 million in sales
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 2 months ago
Kindiki defends gov't projects in Mt Kenya, slams critics
State suspends Rainforest Alliance audits in tea sector
Rainforest Alliance audits and certifications have been suspended in all tea factories.
By 2 months ago
State suspends Rainforest Alliance audits in tea sector
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 2 months ago
Five counties fetch Sh16 billion from coffee
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 2 months ago
Coffee auction nets Sh377 million as season ends
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 2 months ago
Coffee auction earns farmers Sh27 billion in five months
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 2 months ago
Stakeholders seek to make Kenyan tea top brand in the global market
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
Unaitas Sacco eyes one million members
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
How Murang'a gang stole Sh1 million from MCA's car in broad daylight
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
Apple farming takes root in Murang'a in new drive
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 3 months ago
Ndindi Nyoro criticizes increasing national debts
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 3 months ago
Muranga Assembly seeks to adopt tech to boost oversight
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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 3 months ago
Coffee farmers oppose new payment proposal
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 3 months ago
Coffee market experiences low volume as season ends
Smallholder tea factories make Sh1 billion at auction
Small-scale tea holder factories fetched Sh1 billion after the sale of 4,403,251kg.
By 3 months ago
Smallholder tea factories make Sh1 billion at auction
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 3 months ago
Residents call for electric fence to curb human-wildlife conflict
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 3 months ago
Board officials tip locals how to buy houses
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 3 months ago
Wasreb, Murang'a county clash over water tariffs
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 3 months ago
Coffee farmers reject Ruto's new proposals on payment
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 3 months ago
Murang'a county bows to pressure, reduces water tariffs
Coffee earnings dip on low volumes at auction market
Coffee earnings dip on low volumes at auction market.
By 3 months ago
Coffee earnings dip on low volumes at auction market
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 3 months ago
Fallen Mugumo tree disrupts transport as officials await elders cleansing
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
Coffee factories earn Sh19.3 billion from 375,843 bags at NCE
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 coffee prices surge as NCE records Sh19.3billion in sales
Gospel singer sues SDA church over ban
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Hitches rock Ruto's Mukuru affordable housing estate
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Auditor-General, CoB could get powers to 'bite', more funding
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Coast cashew sector's fall, hopes, and skepticism
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