Licensing of more players in the coffee sector creates a storm

The regulator, Mwangi suggests, should instead recruit more agronomists to work with the growers focusing on increased production in the next five years.

By 11 days ago

Farmers earn Sh638 million from coffee auction

The Nairobi Coffee Exchange netted Sh638.8 million after the sale of 9,886 bags of coffee, as the stakeholders celebrated the high prices.

By 12 days ago

Pakistan continues to import more tea from Kenya, says TBK

The report details that in the month Pakistan bought the largest consignment, 12.43 million kgs, accounting for 29.9 percent of the total export volume. 

By 13 days ago

PS directs universities to update finance portals

Public universities have been directed to update their admission and finance portals to reflect the revised fees as recently refined by stakeholders.

By 14 days ago

Coffee revival programme takes root in the counties

The government is scaling up a new national drive to revive the coffee sector.

By 16 days ago

British Army pays Sh505m to over 7,500 Laikipia fire victims after court order

Victims will receive between Sh22,500 and Sh2.5 million, depending on the extent of losses suffered.

By 17 days ago

Nothing to worry about, Murkomen says on Gachagua return

According to Murkomen, Gachagua will be returning just like any other Kenyan and there is nothing special about his return.

By 18 days ago

Coffee market fetches Sh649 million in weekly auction

The weekly coffee auction fetched Sh649.4 million after the sale of 10,850 bags of coffee at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange.

By 18 days ago

Affordable housing gives Makuyu town a new lease of life

The construction of Makuyu affordable houses in Muranga County has not only re-awakened the town, but has also caused a surge in land prices.

By 18 days ago

Farmers earn Sh882 million at tea auction

Small-scale tea holder factories earned Sh882.4 million from the sale of 3,543,878kg at the Mombasa Tea Auction.

By 22 days ago

Chaos after youth is shot in Delmonte farm

A standoff has ensued between security personnel within Delmonte Kenya Ltd plantation and the locals after a suspected pineapple thief was shot dead.

By 25 days ago

Lack of electricity delays handing-over of Gichugu housing project

Close to 110 units in the Gichugu Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) in Kirinyaga County have been completed.

By 25 days ago

Coffee revival programme seeks to distribute 20 million seedlings to farmers

The national coffee revival programme facilitated by the Ministry of Cooperatives targets to increase production from 51,852 metric tonnes to 150,000 metric tonnes.

By 26 days ago

KTDA factories earn Sh772 million as weekly tea sales decline

In the previous week, the Mombasa Tea Auction offered 7.2 million kgs.

By 28 days ago

Rush for land along Mt Kenya highway as investors eye hospitality boom

The land surrounding the Nanyuki airstrip remains the most expensive, owing to the demand by investors.

By 1 month ago

Coffee auction earns farmers Sh553 million

Kenya’s coffee market netted Sh553.1 million after the sale of 10,494 bags of coffee to 12 buyers at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange.

By 1 month ago

Ministry of Education should rectify capitation arrears, says Ndindi

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has criticized the government for the wrong priorities reflected in the national budget at the expense of facilitating free education. 

By 1 month ago

Gachagua and Kalonzo allies allege plot to assassinate them

Opposition leaders have alleged that the Sunday confrontation with police officers at Ngonda market in Kigumo, Murang’a County, was a plot to assassinate them.

By 1 month ago

Ruto allies defend empowerment programmes, hit out at Gachagua

Ruto allies caution Kenyans against being incited to violence by critics of the government during the demonstrations. 

By 1 month ago

Coffee auction earns farmers Sh316 million

The coffee proceeds from the Nairobi Coffee Exchange have continued to decline to Sh316.1 million after the sale of  5,818 bags.

By 1 month ago

Kang'ata unveils 115-bed hospital wing to end bed-sharing

Kang’ata said the expansion of the Murang’a Level Five Hospital is a landmark initiative to provide the residents with improved health care services.

By 1 month ago

Ndindi hits at the government over police brutality

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has criticised the government over the deaths of 50 Kenyans within a month.

By 1 month ago

Murang'a waives hospital bills of Saba Saba victims

Murang’a county has waived the medical bills of the victims of Saba Saba day demonstrations in various hospitals.

By 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months ago