Coffee farmers earn Sh1 billion at Nairobi auction
The best factories that sold their coffee above Sh58,800 ($400) are Kii, Karinga, Karatu, Karithathi, and Gatagua.
By 22 days ago
Coffee farmers earn Sh1 billion at Nairobi auction
Macadamia farmers defend new price of Sh100 per kg
Last year, the farmers incurred losses estimated at billions of shillings after they resorted to hawking the produce at less than Sh30 per kilogramme.
By 25 days ago
Macadamia farmers defend new price of Sh100 per kg
Coffee farmers earn Sh1.3 billion at Nairobi auction
Coffee auction activities increased this week at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) following the delivery of 30,162 bags of the commodity for the market.
By 28 days ago
Coffee farmers earn Sh1.3 billion at Nairobi auction
Muswasco ready to hand over Maragua dam to rival Muwasco
The process kicked off five days after President William Ruto ordered Water CS Zachary Njeru to start the handing-over process without further delay.
By 1 month ago
Muswasco ready to hand over Maragua dam to rival Muwasco
Macadamia farmers reap big from export deal
The price of macadamia has appreciated threefold, with farmers getting better payment of between Sh100 and Sh130 per kilogramme.
By 1 month ago
Macadamia farmers reap big from export deal
Cofee farmers protest delays in milling
In the implementation of the coffee reforms, milling plants associated with the estate farmers were closed after they failed to comply with set regulations.
By 1 month ago
Cofee farmers protest delays in milling
AFA issues new rules for avocado harvesting season
In the directives, the regulator outlaws the use of open pick-ups, Probox, and trucks in the transportation of the commodity and has directed the use of plastic crates.
By 1 month ago
AFA issues new rules for avocado harvesting season
Wa Iria rejects Kenya Kwanza leaders overtures
Kenya Kwanza leaders led by Lands CS Alice Wahome and Kangema MP Peter Kihungi pleaded with Wa Iria to abandon Azimio and support the government.
By 1 month ago
Wa Iria rejects Kenya Kwanza leaders overtures
Registration of Airbns on, says tourism sector regulator
A process to document short-term and long-term stay homes popularly known as Airbnbs has been launched targeting to license more than 50,000 facilities in three months.
By 1 month ago
Registration of Airbns on, says tourism sector regulator
Two merchants arrested in possession of immature avocados
Two merchants found in possession of immature avocados were apprehended in Murang’a during a crackdown.
By 1 month ago
Two merchants arrested in possession of immature avocados
Coffee farmers earn Sh822.5 million from weekly auction
The delivery at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) decreased to 17,468 bags from the previous trading where the marketing agents had 20,821 bags.
By 1 month ago
Coffee farmers earn Sh822.5 million from weekly auction
Panic over outbreak of malaria in Murang'a
Last week, a student from Kamahuha area succumbed to the disease at Maragua Level Four Hospital while receiving treatment.
By 1 month ago
Panic over outbreak of malaria in Murang'a
Murang'a banks on smart city programme to boost livelihoods
Governor Irungu Kang’ata said resources would be channeled towards tarmacking the roads in the shopping centres to promote trade.
By 1 month ago
Murang'a banks on smart city programme to boost livelihoods
Head teachers scoff at Ministry directive on capitation funds
Head teachers have been thrown into confusion after the Ministry of Education directed them to acknowledge receipt of Sh8,319 first term capitation funds per student.
By 2 months ago
Head teachers scoff at Ministry directive on capitation funds
Maragua MP opposes Wasreb meeting to resolve Murang'a water wars
Wasreb scheduled the meeting on January 30 in efforts to address conflict over control of water boundaries between Murang’a Water (Muwasco) and Murang’a South Water (Muswasco).
By 2 months ago
Maragua MP opposes Wasreb meeting to resolve Murang'a water wars
Uasu rejects Multimedia University Vice Chancellor
The Universities Academic Staff Union wants Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu to revoke the appointment of the Vice Chancellor and two Deputy Vice Chancellors.
By 2 months ago
Uasu rejects Multimedia University Vice Chancellor
Former grazing area is now attracting influx of investors upon its elevation
The establishment of Rumuruti as the Laikipia County headquarters has opened up one of the neglected parts which is a relief to residents who for decades have been exposed to banditry attacks.
By 2 months ago
Former grazing area is now attracting influx of investors upon its elevation
Wasreb seeks to review water distribution boundaries in Murang'a
The regulator proposes to redraw the WSP borders following the protracted battle between Murang’a Water (Muwasco) and Murang’a South Water (Muswasco).
By 2 months ago
Wasreb seeks to review water distribution boundaries in Murang'a
Farmers rake in Sh24.8b from coffee sales at Nairobi auction
The report further indicates that coffee sold between 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 shows an increase in sales, owing to the high production of the commodity.
By 2 months ago
Farmers rake in Sh24.8b from coffee sales at Nairobi auction
Coffee farmers earn Sh653 million at Nairobi auction
According to the details obtained during Tuesday’s sale, the average price of a bag of coffee was Sh31,078.
By 2 months ago
Coffee farmers earn Sh653 million at Nairobi auction
Murang'a ECDE teachers protest poor pay
The teachers who cater for over 42,000 children said the Sh15,700 monthly salary is not enough and they lack teaching materials.
By 2 months ago
Murang'a ECDE teachers protest poor pay
Murang'a tea factories to sign agent deal with KTDA
The contract between the ten factories and KTDA Management Services will be signed, following pressure by the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) after the June 30, 2023, deadline expired.
By 2 months ago
Murang'a tea factories to sign agent deal with KTDA
Nairobi auction reopens on Tuesday as firms release 23,056 bags of coffee
Trading closed on December 19, with the NCE catalog published online and dispatched to the stakeholders outlining that 23,167 bags are ready for online trading.
By 2 months ago
Nairobi auction reopens on Tuesday as firms release 23,056 bags of coffee
Delmonte guards torture case set for February 8 court
The petition was filed following the drowning of four victims, with the autopsy revealing signs of torture.
By 2 months ago
Delmonte guards torture case set for February 8  court
Jubilee leaders hit out at Nyoro over attacks on Uhuru
Ndindi Nyoro has come under fire from Murang’a Jubilee Party leadership for attacking former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
By 2 months ago
Jubilee leaders hit out at Nyoro over attacks on Uhuru
Desperate farmers hawk macadamia nuts after collapse of market
The macadamia market took a hit after most families in the US and Europe spending power declined due to the fluctuating economy as they recovered from the effects of Covid-19 pandemic.
By 2 months ago
Desperate farmers hawk macadamia nuts after collapse of market
Ndindi Nyoro claims Uhuru behind planned Azimio protests
Nyoro claimed that the former president was out to antagonise President William Ruto's government through demonstrations.
By 2 months ago
Ndindi Nyoro claims Uhuru behind planned Azimio protests
Group sues Del Monte over alleged killings, assault
The petitioners, represented by lawyer Mbiyu Kamau moved to the court to seek legal redress following the drowning of four victims, after the autopsy revealed they were tortured.
By 2 months ago
Group sues Del Monte over alleged killings, assault
Delmonte guards, local residents in stand-off over recent 'killings'
Four bodies were retrieved from Chania River in Gachagi village after an alleged confrontation of more than 20 young men with the guards inside the pineapple plantations last Friday.
By 3 months ago
Delmonte guards, local residents in stand-off over recent 'killings'
Prison wardens accused of colluding with criminals
Prison wardens at Maranjau market in Maragua constituency are on police radar for allegations of colluding with ex-convicts in terrorizing the locals.
By 3 months ago
Prison wardens accused of colluding with criminals
Coffee farmers irked by senator's claim on transition committee
The controversy surrounding the technical committee appointed on the transition of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange to the Coffee Exchange is causing ripples in the sector.
By 3 months ago
Coffee farmers irked by senator's claim on transition committee
Murang'a man allegedly kills two sons in unclear circumstances
Residents of Kiawambeu village in Kiharu, Murang’a are in shock following the brutal killing of two children aged five and two and half years on Tuesday night.
By 3 months ago
Murang'a man allegedly kills two sons in unclear circumstances
Coffee growers in the dark over how the market works
The majority of cooperative societies and estates dealing with coffee are yet to open dollar accounts to enable the millions of growers to reap better returns from the lucrative market.
By 3 months ago
Coffee growers in the dark over how the market works
Employment centre trains youth, helps them to earn
The shoe-making venture has already attracted ten trainees who earn between Sh800 and Sh1,200, per day depending on their productivity.
By 3 months ago
Employment centre trains youth, helps them to earn
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Coffee reforms standoff persists as CS appoints transition team
The appointment of the committee has met resistance from Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango. Murango cites that the members don’t represent the interest of the farmers.
By 3 months ago
Coffee reforms standoff persists as CS appoints transition team
Coffee rakes in Sh394m as trade thrives at auction
Two leading marketing agents delivered 7,833 bags of the commodity as trading activities increased at the auction.
By 3 months ago
Coffee rakes in Sh394m as trade thrives at auction
European Union regulation risks locking out Kenyan coffee
Kenyan coffee risks being locked out of the European Union market if farmers continue encroaching on forestland by September next year.
By 4 months ago
European Union regulation risks locking out Kenyan coffee
Mutai appointed new Tea Board CEO
Tea Board of Kenya has appointed Willy Mutai as the new Chief Executive Officer to replace Peris Mudida, who has been at the helm in an acting capacity.
By 4 months ago
Mutai appointed new Tea Board CEO
Murang'a schools shine in KCPE with top candidates
Three public schools in Murang'a County produced the top candidates in the 2023 KCPE.
By 4 months ago
Murang'a schools shine in KCPE with top candidates
Coffee farmers net Sh292 million from weekly sale at city auction
Coffee farmers made Sh292.4 million ($1,922,480.26) from the sale of 534,808kg of coffee through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE). 
By 4 months ago
Coffee farmers net Sh292 million from weekly sale at city auction
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