NCPB urges people to utilise its services to curb post-harvest losses
President William Ruto, however, said there would be no El Nino after the alert was reviewed.
By Titus Too 4 months ago
NCPB urges people to utilise its services to curb post-harvest losses
Maize farmers reject Sh4,000 per bag, want State to buy at Sh5,500
The government plans to spend Sh4b to purchase a million bags even as farmers in North Rift claim the price being offered is too low compared to the cost of production.
By Titus Too 5 months ago
Maize farmers reject Sh4,000 per bag, want State to buy at Sh5,500
Coffee farmers in Rift cry out after millers' licences revoked
Isaac Letting from Lessos in Nandi said private millers had encouraged them to increase production and their economic wellbeing.
By Titus Too 5 months ago
Coffee farmers in Rift cry out after millers' licences revoked
Tree lover targets schools in initiative
Her programme, the Laura Sang initiative, started in 2016, has so far seen over 50,000 seedlings planted across several institutions and individual farms in the North Rift.
By Titus Too 5 months ago
Tree lover targets schools in initiative
Maize prices drop as farmers kept waiting
Despite repeated promise by the State to announce producer prices, farmers' patience is running out, with traders flocking the region offering throwaway prices at the farm gate.
By Titus Too 5 months ago
Maize prices drop as farmers kept waiting
John Kiplagat Koech: Man who gifted space explorers walking stick has one big regret
Koech gifted Neil Armstrong a walking stick and a Somali sword for safely landing on the moon on July 24, 1969. Bilieves he would have gone far in life had he not dropped out of school.
By Titus Too 5 months ago
John Kiplagat Koech: Man who gifted space explorers walking stick has one big regret
Anxiety as State to declare new maize prices this week
Farmers in the North Rift region are rushing to harvest their crop amid fear of El Nino rains, which the weatherman says are expected this month.
By Titus Too and Martin Ndiema 5 months ago
Anxiety as State to declare new maize prices this week
Self-help groups take up 15 billion trees goal
Self-help groups position themselves to gain economic value through conservation initiatives as target to plant 15 billion trees within a decade gains momentum.
By Peter Ochieng and Titus Too 6 months ago
Self-help groups take up 15 billion trees goal
Kenya Kwanza has no plan to implement campaign pledges, ex MP Keter breaks his silence
Former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter has broken his silence and criticized President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration over the high cost of living.
By Titus Too 6 months ago
Kenya Kwanza has no plan to implement campaign pledges, ex MP Keter breaks his silence
We may pull out of certain routes, say matatu operators
A section of operators in the North Rift region yesterday said despite the sharp increase in fuel prices, they are unable to raise their fares.
By Titus Too 6 months ago
We may pull out of certain routes, say matatu operators
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Don't expect cheap ugali because of high fuel prices, farmers warn
Farmers and millers say high cost of diesel will raise price of maize despite fertiliser subsidy. To break even, they want the government to set least price of 90kg bag at Sh5,500.
By Titus Too 6 months ago
Don't expect cheap ugali because of high fuel prices, farmers warn
Cereal farmers on edge as heavy rains pound the Rift
Heavy rains in the North Rift over the past week are causing sleepless nights for cereal producers preparing to harvest their crops.
By Titus Too 6 months ago
Cereal farmers on edge as heavy rains pound the Rift
From bead work to banana wine: Counties display diverse products
Innovations in agro-processing and solid waste management were the main focus in the exhibition stand of Kisii county government.
By Titus Too 7 months ago
From bead work to banana wine: Counties display diverse products
How traders reaped big during devolution conference
The city was host to the Head of State William Ruto (his hometown), Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua, governors and county executives from the entire 47 devolved units.
By Titus Too 7 months ago
How traders reaped big during devolution conference
Alarm over stalled anti-malaria drive as cases on the rise
Campaigns to prevent malaria and resource distribution to end the disease were slowed down when focus was directed to Covid-19 pandemic.
By Titus Too 7 months ago
Alarm over stalled anti-malaria drive as cases on the rise
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Raila tells off US ambassador over remarks on 'fairest' elections
Raila termed US Ambassador Meg Whitman "rogue" and threatened to seek her recall if she does not "shut up".
By Titus Too and Lynn Kolongei 7 months ago
Raila tells off US ambassador over remarks on 'fairest' elections
Ruto praises growth under devolution, warns on graft
President Ruto said that despite the gains the country has achieved through devolution, incompetence and theft of public resources still plague citizens.
By Titus Too and Lynn Kolongei 7 months ago
Ruto praises growth under devolution, warns on graft
Businesses already reaping big as governors event starts
The conference will be ideal for business people to network, exchange ideas and exploit available advantages existing across the devolved units.
By Titus Too 7 months ago
Businesses already reaping big as governors event starts
Maize farmers hopeful as Ruto's food agenda unfolds, but ask for more
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) is already distributing the fertilizer at the new rates, and says it has adequate stocks across its depots in the North Rift region.
By Titus Too and Osinde Obare 7 months ago
Maize farmers hopeful as Ruto's food agenda unfolds, but ask for more
Farmers hopeful as Ruto's food agenda unfolds, but ask for more
Farmers can now take advantage of the new prices to make the most of the short rains season, expected from October.
By Titus Too and Osinde Obare 7 months ago
Farmers hopeful as Ruto's food agenda unfolds, but ask for more
Blend of religion and traditions as priest is ordained, declared elder
Rev Kipkurui, who is a last-born brother to the vocal Nandi Senator Kiprotich Cherargei, was ordained to perform evangelical work under the Society of African Missions Kenya District.
By Titus Too 7 months ago
Blend of religion and traditions as priest is ordained, declared elder
North Rift and Western Kenya farmers project bumper harvest
Farmers attribute good crop development to subsidised fertiliser and good rain patterns. Move will help ease the cost of living, giving the government a breathing space.
By Titus Too, Martin Ndiema and Mary Imenza 7 months ago
North Rift and Western Kenya farmers project bumper harvest
Teenager struggling with sickle cell disease, seeks Sh6m for stem cell transplant
15-year-old girl suffering from sickle cell makes passionate appeal to President William Ruto for financial aid to enable her travel to India for a bone marrow transplant.
By Titus Too 9 months ago
Teenager struggling with sickle cell disease, seeks Sh6m for stem cell transplant
North Rift county assemblies start discussions on 20232024 Budget
Turkana has the highest allocation Sh13.3 billion, followed by Uasin Gishu Sh9.8 billion and Nandi Sh9.07 billion. Counties have prioritised health, agriculture, education, water.
By Titus Too 9 months ago
North Rift county assemblies start discussions on 20232024 Budget
Samuel Ng'eny retraces Kenya's journey from a colony to self-rule and today's path
They were of age when Kenya transitioned from a colony to independence and subsequent independence. Mzee Ng'eny has experienced the country's baby steps up to 60th birthday.
By Titus Too 9 months ago
Samuel Ng'eny retraces Kenya's journey from a colony to self-rule and today's path
Second phase of Hustler Fund to be launched on Madaraka Day, says CS
CS said President Ruto would unveil a new product to be delivered through cooperatives and groups to enable members to boost their businesses and improve living standards.
By Titus Too 9 months ago
Second phase of Hustler Fund to be launched on Madaraka Day, says CS
Fall armyworms invade farms in Trans Nzoia and Uasin Gishu
Farmers say scanty rains in some maize growing regions to blame. Trans Nzoia County has dispatched extension officers to oversee spraying.
By Titus Too and Osinde Obare 10 months ago
Fall armyworms invade farms in Trans Nzoia and Uasin Gishu
State seeks fresh data on schools amid cash crunch
The government has ordered secondary school principals to relist details pertaining to their schools and students to weed out 'ghost learners' receiving capitation.
By Boniface Gikandi and Titus Too 10 months ago
State seeks fresh data on schools amid cash crunch
Kemri approves herbal deworming porridge
Ujiplus, a community initiative, is ideal for children but also recommended to adults. Research shows the product also an appetiser reduces anemia and is highly nutritious.
By Titus Too 11 months ago
Kemri approves herbal deworming porridge
New coffee miller boon for farmers
The mill receives coffee for processing from farmers in Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo counties.
By Titus Too 1 year ago
New coffee miller boon for farmers
Maize farmers now ask State to allow imports as stock is depleted
Trade Cabinet Secretary (CS) Moses Kuria, in December last year, gave farmers a 72-hour ultimatum to sell their maize harvests, saying imports would hit the market.
By Titus Too 1 year ago
Maize farmers now ask State to allow imports as stock is depleted
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Schools prepare for new Form One admissions amid biting debt crunch
High inflation has made it difficult for schools to run operations with current recommended fees. Parents struggling with accumulated fee arrears due to high cost of living.
By Titus Too 1 year ago
Schools prepare for new Form One admissions amid biting debt crunch
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Ruto-Raila face off in new battle of wits, who blinks first?
Azimio brigade holds second of its nationwide rallies at Jacaranda grounds today. Kenya Kwanza and its allies say anti-Ruto demonstrations will not move them.
By Jacob Ng'etich and Titus Too 1 year ago
Ruto-Raila face off in new battle of wits, who blinks first?
Don't bring in duty-free maize just yet - farmers
A section of large-scale farmers said there was a need for the government to extend the duty-free maize import window until large-scale producers exhaust what they still have
By Titus Too 1 year ago
Don't bring in duty-free maize just yet - farmers
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End of windfall: Why maize farmers aren't smiling all the way to the bank
Prices have dropped by over Sh1,300 per 90 kg bag of maize that retailed at Sh 5,300 between November and December last year.
By Titus Too 1 year ago
End of windfall: Why maize farmers aren't smiling all the way to the bank
Leaders write wishlist ahead of Ruto tour of region
President Willim Ruto will be in Trans Nzoia County to launch the national farmers' registration drive to enable the use of the e-voucher system in accessing subsidised fertiliser.
By Osinde Obare and Titus Too 1 year ago
Leaders write wishlist ahead of Ruto tour of region
President Ruto begins a two-day tour to Trans Nzoia County
After Nyanza, President William Ruto heads for Trans Nzoia.
By Osiende Obara and Titus Too 1 year ago
President Ruto begins a two-day tour to Trans Nzoia County
Maize farmers restless as planting season beckons amid import fears
Farmers query failure to open NCPB stores, GMOs and rising production costs
By Titus Too 1 year ago
Maize farmers restless as planting season beckons amid import fears
Terik minority group sets up cultural centre to share its history
During the 2009 National Population Census, the Terik community was assigned a code - 617 - for the first time, allowing it to establish an identity as one of the country’s sub-tribes.
By Titus Too 1 year ago
Terik minority group sets up cultural centre to share its history
Uasin Gishu governor distances himself from spiteful bloggers
In an interview, Governor Jonathan Bii distanced himself from any political issues.
By Titus Too 1 year ago
Uasin Gishu governor distances himself from spiteful bloggers
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