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Boniface Gikandi

Coffee farmers fight to keep dollar accounts

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

Coffee farmers fight to keep dollar accounts

Kenya's tea sector eyes Sh272B through digital marketing push

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 earn Sh4.3 million in sales

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Muranga Assembly seeks to adopt tech to boost oversight

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Wasreb raise alarm on destruction of Othaya Mukurwe ini water office

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 2 months ago

State bans green tea hawking in fresh push to reform sector

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 2 months ago

Mombasa weekly tea auction fetches Sh1.4b for farmers

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 2 months ago

Ithanga gets water connections after decades of struggle

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 3 months ago

Macadamia traders clash over AFA's alleged bias

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 3 months ago

Tea factories earn Sh1.2b at Mombasa weekly auction

Coffee farmers earn Sh11.9 billion at Nairobi auction

The Nairobi Coffee Exchange sold 243,419 bags of coffee between October 2024 and January 2025, earning farmers Sh11.9 billion.

By 3 months ago

Coffee farmers earn Sh11.9 billion at Nairobi auction

Relief for patients as Kang'ata unveils mobile dialysis unit

Murang’a county government in collaboration with Benacare Kenya has rolled out an outreach programme to reach kidney patients in remote areas.

By 3 months ago

Relief for patients as Kang'ata unveils mobile dialysis unit

Tea factories earn Sh1.1 billion from weekly auction

The Mombasa tea auction generated Sh1,140,671,035 after the sale of 4,304,419 kilogrammes of tea sourced from 70 tea factories.

By 3 months ago

Tea factories earn Sh1.1 billion from weekly auction

Farmers urge Ruto to intervene over nuts export

Macadamia traders dealing with in-shell nuts have castigated the Agriculture Food Authority (AFA) for denying them a license to export the commodity.

By 3 months ago

Farmers urge Ruto to intervene over nuts export

Gachagua's political roadmap promises tax relief, security reforms

Rigathi Gachagua is set to unveil his highly anticipated political roadmap next Sunday after consulting with elected leaders, and other stakeholders.

By 3 months ago

Gachagua's political roadmap promises tax relief, security reforms

Kalro to develop digital soil fertility maps in bid to boost food security

A project aimed at focusing on increasing food production across the country targets to collect 77,969 soil samples from 45 counties.

By 4 months ago

Kalro to develop digital soil fertility maps in bid to boost food security

Relief as Sh1.3 billion Kenol town sewerage plant is complete

Traders and property developers in Kenol market have a reason to smile following the completion of the sewerage project.

By 4 months ago

Relief as Sh1.3 billion Kenol town sewerage plant is complete

KTDA focuses on tea quality as weekly auction generates Sh1.6 billion

Tea factories generated Sh1.6 billion after the auction of 5,119,905 kilos at the Mombasa Tea Auction.

By 4 months ago

KTDA focuses on tea quality as weekly auction generates Sh1.6 billion

Affordable housing projects give life to dormant rural centres

Central Kenya region has 2,029 affordable houses in Makeji, Nanyuki, Gichugu, Kinangop, Ruring’u, Blue Valley, and Ol Kalau.

By 4 months ago

Affordable housing projects give life to dormant rural centres

Coffee market fetch Sh957 million after the Christmas break

The coffee auction netted Sh957.3 million in the weekly market after the sale of 18,138 bags that were bought by 12 dealers.

By 4 months ago

Coffee market fetch Sh957 million after the Christmas break

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