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Kiprono Kurgat

State crackdowns on fraudulent tea weighing machines

Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh has warned weighing clerks at tea-buying centres against tampering with weighing scales.

State crackdowns on fraudulent tea weighing machines

Farmers call for Tea Act review to tame cartels

Farmers call for Tea Act review to tame cartels

Government on course to meet EU deforestation regulations

Government on course to meet EU deforestation regulations

By 2 months ago

Examination supervisors warned against aiding cheating

Examination supervisors warned against aiding cheating

By 2 months ago

Elders urge Narok leaders to end differences, unite

Ololmasani Council of Elders have called on elected leaders from Narok county to shun divisions and unite for the benefit of the community.

By 2 months ago

Elders urge Narok leaders to end differences, unite

Jitters in Kericho as Governor Mutai's Senate date nears

The decision by 31 MCAs to impeach Dr Erick Mutai last week, has sparked myriad of reactions from residents and local leaders.

By 2 months ago

Jitters in Kericho as Governor Mutai's Senate date nears

MCAs who abstained from Mutai's ouster to face consequences

Kericho County Assembly Leader of Majority Philip Ronoh said he would initiate the process of having them removed from various departmental committees.

By 2 months ago

MCAs who abstained from Mutai's ouster to face consequences

Bizarre sexual claims blot on Governor Mutai's record

A day after Kericho MCAs adopted the motion to impeach Governor Erick Mutai, claims of indecency and unnatural sexual behaviour have surfaced

By 2 months ago

Bizarre sexual claims blot on Governor Mutai's record

Kericho farmers boycott tea picking over bonus row

Operations at Tegat/Toror tea factories in Kericho county have been paralysed after the farmers boycotted tea picking to demand bonus increment.

By 2 months ago

Kericho farmers boycott tea picking over bonus row

Kericho, Narok residents reject court's decision to abolish CDF

Residents say doing away with NGCDF would burden poor parents with school fees.

By 2 months ago

Kericho, Narok residents reject court's decision to abolish CDF

Tea farmers demand formula used to calculate bonus

A wave of protests has rocked some Kenya Tea Development Agency managed tea factories in Kericho and Bomet counties following a reduction in bonus.

By 3 months ago

Tea farmers demand formula used to calculate bonus

Governor Ntutu steps up bid to curb maternal, child mortality

Ntutu's administration has embarked on expansion of maternity units, expansion and equipping of a New Born Unit (NBU).

By 4 months ago

Governor Ntutu steps up bid to curb maternal, child mortality

Tea farmers to receive 97,000 metric tonnes of subsidy fertiliser

At least 650,000 smallholder tea farmers will receive 96,988 metric tonnes of subsidy fertiliser during the short rainy season projected to start in October.

By 4 months ago

Tea farmers to receive 97,000 metric tonnes of subsidy fertiliser

What awaits newly-elected KTDA directors

Expectations are high among tea farmers, who are looking to the new team to increase tea bonuses.

By 5 months ago

What awaits newly-elected KTDA directors

It's all systems go as tea farmers in 54 KTDA zones elect directors

The polls are expected to end wrangles between current and former directors who lost their positions in 2020 upon implementation of tea reforms.

By 5 months ago

It's all systems go as tea farmers in 54 KTDA zones elect directors

Kericho records drop in asthma cases

Dr Stanley Kemboi, who is charged of non-communicable diseases in the county, said the drop translates to 27.7 per cent.

By 6 months ago

Kericho records drop in asthma cases

Administrator raises concern over defilement cases in Kericho

Kericho County Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo has raised concern over rising cases of sexual assault of children and women in the region.

By 6 months ago

Administrator raises concern over defilement cases in Kericho

Community protests Lipton Tea sale to Sri Lankan firm

A section of the Kipsigis clans in Kericho County has vowed not to honour the sale of Lipton Tea estates to Browns Investment PLC.

By 7 months ago

Community protests Lipton Tea sale to Sri Lankan firm

Tea firm moves to address sexual abuse

James Finlay company has admitted weaknesses in its management systems that led to incidents of sexual exploitation and gender-based violence at company.

By 7 months ago

Tea firm moves to address sexual abuse

Kisumu-Kericho sign peace pact to end border disputes

Part of the resolution is respecting the administrative boundaries set by the IEBC. A communal peace monument will also be unveiled in Sondu town within 60 days.

By 7 months ago

Kisumu-Kericho sign peace pact to end border disputes

Senator, MP clash over Kipsigis spokesperson post

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno have differed over Kipsigis community kingpin.

By 8 months ago

Senator, MP clash over Kipsigis spokesperson post

Elders urge Narok leaders to end differences, unite

Ololmasani Council of Elders have called on elected leaders from Narok county to shun divisions and unite for the benefit of the community.

By 2 months ago

Elders urge Narok leaders to end differences, unite

Jitters in Kericho as Governor Mutai's Senate date nears

The decision by 31 MCAs to impeach Dr Erick Mutai last week, has sparked myriad of reactions from residents and local leaders.

By 2 months ago

Jitters in Kericho as Governor Mutai's Senate date nears

MCAs who abstained from Mutai's ouster to face consequences

Kericho County Assembly Leader of Majority Philip Ronoh said he would initiate the process of having them removed from various departmental committees.

By 2 months ago

MCAs who abstained from Mutai's ouster to face consequences

Bizarre sexual claims blot on Governor Mutai's record

A day after Kericho MCAs adopted the motion to impeach Governor Erick Mutai, claims of indecency and unnatural sexual behaviour have surfaced

By 2 months ago

Bizarre sexual claims blot on Governor Mutai's record

Kericho farmers boycott tea picking over bonus row

Operations at Tegat/Toror tea factories in Kericho county have been paralysed after the farmers boycotted tea picking to demand bonus increment.

By 2 months ago

Kericho farmers boycott tea picking over bonus row

Kericho, Narok residents reject court's decision to abolish CDF

Residents say doing away with NGCDF would burden poor parents with school fees.

By 2 months ago

Kericho, Narok residents reject court's decision to abolish CDF

Tea farmers demand formula used to calculate bonus

A wave of protests has rocked some Kenya Tea Development Agency managed tea factories in Kericho and Bomet counties following a reduction in bonus.

By 3 months ago

Tea farmers demand formula used to calculate bonus

Governor Ntutu steps up bid to curb maternal, child mortality

Ntutu's administration has embarked on expansion of maternity units, expansion and equipping of a New Born Unit (NBU).

By 4 months ago

Governor Ntutu steps up bid to curb maternal, child mortality

Tea farmers to receive 97,000 metric tonnes of subsidy fertiliser

At least 650,000 smallholder tea farmers will receive 96,988 metric tonnes of subsidy fertiliser during the short rainy season projected to start in October.

By 4 months ago

Tea farmers to receive 97,000 metric tonnes of subsidy fertiliser

What awaits newly-elected KTDA directors

Expectations are high among tea farmers, who are looking to the new team to increase tea bonuses.

By 5 months ago

What awaits newly-elected KTDA directors

It's all systems go as tea farmers in 54 KTDA zones elect directors

The polls are expected to end wrangles between current and former directors who lost their positions in 2020 upon implementation of tea reforms.

By 5 months ago

It's all systems go as tea farmers in 54 KTDA zones elect directors

Kericho records drop in asthma cases

Dr Stanley Kemboi, who is charged of non-communicable diseases in the county, said the drop translates to 27.7 per cent.

By 6 months ago

Kericho records drop in asthma cases

Administrator raises concern over defilement cases in Kericho

Kericho County Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo has raised concern over rising cases of sexual assault of children and women in the region.

By 6 months ago

Administrator raises concern over defilement cases in Kericho

Community protests Lipton Tea sale to Sri Lankan firm

A section of the Kipsigis clans in Kericho County has vowed not to honour the sale of Lipton Tea estates to Browns Investment PLC.

By 7 months ago

Community protests Lipton Tea sale to Sri Lankan firm

Tea firm moves to address sexual abuse

James Finlay company has admitted weaknesses in its management systems that led to incidents of sexual exploitation and gender-based violence at company.

By 7 months ago

Tea firm moves to address sexual abuse

Kisumu-Kericho sign peace pact to end border disputes

Part of the resolution is respecting the administrative boundaries set by the IEBC. A communal peace monument will also be unveiled in Sondu town within 60 days.

By 7 months ago

Kisumu-Kericho sign peace pact to end border disputes

Senator, MP clash over Kipsigis spokesperson post

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno have differed over Kipsigis community kingpin.

By 8 months ago

Senator, MP clash over Kipsigis spokesperson post

Elders urge Narok leaders to end differences, unite

Ololmasani Council of Elders have called on elected leaders from Narok county to shun divisions and unite for the benefit of the community.

By 2 months ago

Elders urge Narok leaders to end differences, unite

Jitters in Kericho as Governor Mutai's Senate date nears

The decision by 31 MCAs to impeach Dr Erick Mutai last week, has sparked myriad of reactions from residents and local leaders.

By 2 months ago

Jitters in Kericho as Governor Mutai's Senate date nears

MCAs who abstained from Mutai's ouster to face consequences

Kericho County Assembly Leader of Majority Philip Ronoh said he would initiate the process of having them removed from various departmental committees.

By 2 months ago

MCAs who abstained from Mutai's ouster to face consequences

Bizarre sexual claims blot on Governor Mutai's record

A day after Kericho MCAs adopted the motion to impeach Governor Erick Mutai, claims of indecency and unnatural sexual behaviour have surfaced

By 2 months ago

Bizarre sexual claims blot on Governor Mutai's record

Kericho farmers boycott tea picking over bonus row

Operations at Tegat/Toror tea factories in Kericho county have been paralysed after the farmers boycotted tea picking to demand bonus increment.

By 2 months ago

Kericho farmers boycott tea picking over bonus row

Kericho, Narok residents reject court's decision to abolish CDF

Residents say doing away with NGCDF would burden poor parents with school fees.

By 2 months ago

Kericho, Narok residents reject court's decision to abolish CDF

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