Tea factory bosses warn new law for sector to hurt farmers

Over 80 tea directors in Murang’a County have warned that the proposals in the Tea Amendment Bill, 2023 could cause significant losses for farmers if not handled carefully.

By Boniface Gikandi 14 days ago

Tea farmers against some clauses in the tea amendment bill

Directors in the tea sector are opposed to the content of the Tea Amendment Bill 2023, which calls for the reduction of factory board members from six to five

By Boniface Gikandi 23 days ago

Rains expose land agents selling waterlogged areas

Heavy rains across Kenya have exposed questionable land sales as flooded plots and poor access roads leave buyers demanding refunds from real estate agents.

By Boniface Gikandi 25 days ago

Kenya's tea sector in crisis talks over shipping route closure

Kenya’s tea sector has convened crisis meetings after the closure of a key shipping route threatened export timelines, forcing consideration of longer and costlier alternatives.

By Boniface Gikandi 29 days ago

Tea market nets Sh1.5 billion for the smallholder factories in a week

Smallholder tea factories earned Sh1.5 billion from the sale of over 4.4 million kilogrammes of tea at the Mombasa Tea Auction.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

Enos Njeru makes a comeback at KTDA Holding

The former KTDA Holding Chairman Enos Njeru made a comeback after the directors re-elected him following a year out of the office.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

Professionals promote sustainable agriculture to boost production in Laikipia

Professionals in Laikipia are promoting sustainable agriculture with a proposal to establish small to medium dams and boreholes across the villages to support irrigation systems.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

Murang'a Industrial park attracts 27 investors on Delmonte land

Already, six companies have been allocated land after they met the conditions set by the county assembly on the occupation of the 800 acres of land in Delmonte land

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

One killed, scores injured after matatu plunges into river

One person died while scores were injured after a vehicle they were travelling in plunged into Nyakiabae River near Mataara Township, in Gatundu North sub-county.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

Coffee farming attracts the youth in Kiharu

There is active competition among the coffee factories in Murang’a in the production of quality coffee in the engagement with the youth.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

Educational institutions boost investors' appetite in Murang'a

Investors and residents of Murang'a are eyeing better times following the establishment of educational institutions that have awakened the once sleepy town.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

Murang'a students population on the rise as value of property skyrockets

Murang’a population has been on the rise following the establishment of educational institutions, awakening the once sleepy town.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

Exam cancellation: 22 former Karega Secondary School candidates yet to get 2025 KCSE results

A secondary school in Murang’a is experiencing the effects of the examination cancellation after its 22 candidates have yet to receive their last year's KCSE results.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

MCAs' snub state address in Laikipia

Most Laikipia MCAs boycotted Governor Joshua Irungu’s state address, with only seven members attending.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

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Gachagua vows video reveal of church attackers

Rigathi Gachagua vows to release a video exposing planners of church attacks while campaigning with the United Opposition in Murang’a.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Security operation targets criminals in Mukogondo forest in Laikipia

The government has launched a security operation in Laikipia North to drive out cattle rustlers from Mukogondo Forest.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Built environment interns acquire skills in State's housing programmes

The programme has enabled the government to establish the number of professionals in the building and construction industry.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

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Gachagua back in Mt Kenya as church attack sparks storm

The United Opposition brigade, led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, have castigated the government for curtailing freedom of worship and harassing opposition members.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Murang'a County steps up avocado farming drive

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Murang’a is a fruit-growing region that leads Kenya and the African continent in avocado production.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Coffee market nets Sh2.4 billion in weekly auction

The weekly coffee auction fetched Sh2.4 billion from the sale of 39,853 bags compared to 40,918 bags last week.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Nanyuki in darkness over unpaid electricity bills

Nanyuki residents have been operating in darkness for the past two weeks after the majority of street lights went off due to unpaid bills

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Teen cashing in from forest restoration

Berrick Ayando, set up a nursery with 12,000 seedlings, which the community purchased at Sh10 each for the restoration of Nyeri Hill Forest.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Factories review the green leaf payment following farmers demand

Francis Mwaniki, a farmer in Rukuriri, said the monthly increment will improve the livelihoods of the tea farmers and their dependents.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Coffee buyers support farmers through attaching agronomists

Coffee buyers have positioned agronomists along the coffee belt, focusing on guiding farmers on adherence to procedures and the production of high-quality coffee.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Plans to expand coffee plantations in Laikipia takes root

Agriculture experts have identified suitable areas in Laikipia County where coffee can do better.

By Boniface Gikandi 2 months ago

Tea market sells 8.4 million kgs in the weekly auction

Mombasa tea auction opened the year trading with 8,416,373kgs of tea offered by four African countries that attracted 48 buyers.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Muranga pastor faints after beating Truphena's tree hugging record

Murang’a-based Pastor James Irungu fainted an hour before he hit his 80-hour tree-hugging challenge in his efforts to create awareness on Cancer.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Stop playing politics with tea industry, KTDA warns critics

KTDA Holding Chairman Chege Kirundi regretted that politicians have been issuing contradicting statements to tarnish the multi-billion shillings industry for their selfish gain.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

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Cracks in united opposition over naming of flag bearer

Gachagua said that the opposition will name its flag bearer months before the election to avoid a scheme by the government to divide them.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Tea volumes at auction dip in 2025

In 2025, the Mombasa Tea Auction recorded the sale of 437.3 million kilograms of tea, a decrease from the 462.1 million kilograms sold in 2024.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

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Locals reap big from housing infrastructure revamp

The programmes listed for the community include expanding schools and building new ones.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

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Coffee farmers earn Sh9.3b in three months

The coffee was sourced from estate and cooperative farmers across various counties.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

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How officials linked to Sh117m Kangunu loss formed new coffee society

The inspection report indicates that last year the said individuals falsified documents and registered the Marga Farmers Cooperative Society in Murang'a.  

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Health drive boon for Nyandarua vegetable farmers

Demand for traditional vegetables is surging across Nyandarua County, fueled by a new initiative to popularise a vegetable-based porridge flour.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

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CoB call on counties to submit their budgets on time

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has said that the majority of counties were violating the Public Finance Management Act.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

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Investors troop to Murang'a's Wempa as industries make area attractive

Parts of lower Mitumbiri in Murang’a County, originally proposed for human settlement, have been transformed into an industrial hub, igniting a race for the land in the area.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Kenya coffee market earns Sh1.87 billion on strong auction sales

Report showed that Alliance Berries auctioned the highest volume of 11,709 bags of coffee

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Farmers demand answers after gang steals 15 bags of coffee

Farmers are reeling in shock after a gang broke into Marimira coffee factory in Kangema and stole 15 bags of coffee

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Tea factories earn Sh1.5 billion at weekly auction

The weekly tea market fetched Sh1.5 billion after the auction of 4.58 million kilogrammes (kgs) from the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA)-managed factories.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Coffee market nets Sh1.4 billion in the weekly auction

The Nairobi coffee market netted Sh 1.4 billion after the sale of 22,572 bags of coffee that attracted 16 local and international buyers.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago