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Boniface Gikandi

State explores new markets to grow tea exports

Tea worth Sh2.24 billion weighing 155.09 million kilogrammes was exported to the international market between July and September 2024, up from 120.24 million kgs in the same period last year.

State explores new markets to grow tea exports

Murang'a farmers receive certified maize seeds, fertiliser

Murang'a farmers receive certified maize seeds, fertiliser

Court saves ex-coffee firm official's property from auctioneers

Court saves ex-coffee firm official's property from auctioneers

State to license coffee cooperatives as new export agents

State to license coffee cooperatives as new export agents

Gang targets computer laboratories in schools

Police have launched investigations following a spate of break-ins in secondary schools in parts of Kandara, Murang’a county.

Gang targets computer laboratories in schools

Murang'a health, youth programmes shortlisted for continental award

Two programmes initiated by the Murang’a county government to improve the living standards of the residents have been shortlisted for the African Continent award.

Murang'a health, youth programmes shortlisted for continental award

Tea factories earn Sh915.2 million from weekly auction

Mombasa tea auction sold tea worth Sh915.2 million in the last week’s sale where the buyers presented 2,448,238 kgs.

Tea factories earn Sh915.2 million from weekly auction

Tea farmers earn Sh88.5 billion from deliveries

There is anxiety in tea-growing counties with growers awaiting the release of their bonus payment alongside the September green leaf payment.

Tea farmers earn Sh88.5 billion from deliveries

Farmers rake in Sh471m at auction as coffee trading year opens

The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) traded 11,480 bags of coffee during the weekly auction, earning farmers Sh471.2 million.

Farmers rake in Sh471m at auction as coffee trading year opens

Only quality fetches higher prices at tea auction, farmers told

Tea factories that produce quality green leaves attract better prices at the Mombasa tea auction and the annual bonus according to a new report.

Only quality fetches higher prices at tea auction, farmers told

Farmers hope for better earnings as coffee year begins

Coffee farmers generated Sh24.3 billion from the sale of 691,956 bags at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) during the coffee year 2023/2024.

Farmers hope for better earnings as coffee year begins

Nyeri factory fetches best price as coffee auction nets Sh566m

Nyeri-based Chorong’i Factory achieved the highest price of Sh42,183 per 50kg bag after its consignment was sold by Alliance Berries Ltd

Nyeri factory fetches best price as coffee auction nets Sh566m

Three directors resign as pressure mounts over tea bonus

Tension is rising at the troubled Githambo Tea Factory in Murang’a after the resignation of three directors citing uncooperative farmers

Three directors resign as pressure mounts over tea bonus

Tea farmers earn Sh648 million from weekly auction

Tea sector earned Sh648.4 million from the sale of 1,755,042 kgs of tea at the Mombasa auction market.

Tea farmers earn Sh648 million from weekly auction

New KPCU advances Sh125 million cherry fund loans to coffee farmers

Eleven coffee cooperative societies received Sh125.2 million Cherry Fund loans from new Kenya Planters Cooperative Union in the latest allocation to boost production.

New KPCU advances Sh125 million cherry fund loans to coffee farmers

KTDA moves to restore order in tea bonus declarations

The Kenya Tea Development Agency has advised its directors to remain firm and follow the procedures when declaring final payments for the year 2023/2024.

KTDA moves to restore order in tea bonus declarations

Coffee farmers seek recruitment of more direct settlement service staff

Coffee farmers are seeking recruitment of additional operators in the direct settlement service (DSS) eyeing for improved remittance of their proceeds from the market.

Coffee farmers seek recruitment of more direct settlement service staff

Farmers await bonus payment as protest rocks some factories

Anxiety has gripped the tea sector as factory directors analyse financial statements aimed at declaring annual bonuses for release to 880,000 farmers mid-next month.

Farmers await bonus payment as protest rocks some factories

Coffee funds were not diverted, says Treasury PS

Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo said the Sh5 billion allocation in the Coffee Cherry programme was intact, saying the request by the Cooperatives department had been unsuccessful.

Coffee funds were not diverted, says Treasury PS

Farmers await bonus payment as tea production increases

Anxiety has gripped the tea sector as factory directors analyse financial statements aimed at declaring annual bonuses for release to 880,000 farmers in mid October

Farmers await bonus payment as tea production increases

Chaos disrupt farmers' meeting in Mathioya

Chaos erupted at the troubled Kangunu Farmers Cooperative Society in Mathioya as police engaged farmers in running battles after a failed general meeting.

Chaos disrupt farmers' meeting in Mathioya

Stop disrespecting Gachagua, MPs tell Ichungwa

More leaders have come out to condemn Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwa for publicly undermining Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Stop disrespecting Gachagua, MPs tell Ichungwa

Kenya's macademia nuts risk export ban over quality

Kenya's macadamia nuts risk being locked out of the export market if players in the value chain compromise the standards

By 2 months ago

Kenya's macademia nuts risk export ban over quality

Coffee farmers earn Sh465.3 million from weekly auction

The Kenyan coffee auction fetched Sh465.3 million in the weekly sale from 12,102 bags. The consignment weighing 745,242 kilogrammes was purchased by 17 local and international buyers.

By 2 months ago

Coffee farmers earn Sh465.3 million from weekly auction

Campaigns intensify for top slots in KTDA Holdings Friday elections

The elections will pick leaders who will guide the tea sector for the next three years.

By 2 months ago

Campaigns intensify for top slots in KTDA Holdings Friday elections

AFA directs coffee dealers to obtain movement permit

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has outlined radical measures to streamline the coffee sector to safeguard the interests of the growers.

By 2 months ago

AFA directs coffee dealers to obtain movement permit

Coffee farmers earn Sh650 million from weekly auction

Coffee buyers at the weekly auction purchased Sh650.7 million produce at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE).

By 2 months ago

Coffee farmers earn Sh650 million from weekly auction

Ruto says new cabinet will deliver

President Ruto said he found it prudent to invite his opponents in government to resolve the myriad challenges through their technical advice and approach.

By 2 months ago

Ruto says new cabinet will deliver

Coffee farmers earn Sh715 million at Nairobi auction

Coffee farmers pocked Sh715.7 million from the sale of 19,478 bags as Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) resumed on Tuesday.

By 2 months ago

Coffee farmers earn Sh715 million at Nairobi auction

Murang'a County banks on telemedicine to boost healthcare

The county has selected 36 health facilities to pilot the project scheduled to start on September 1, with doctors from Health X and Byon 8 to be in charge.

By 2 months ago

Murang'a County banks on telemedicine to boost healthcare

Panic in Kihiu Mwiri as residents face eviction

Shareholders of the Kihiu Mwiri land-buying company are threatening to eject individuals occupying parcels of land registered in their names over discrepancies in their title deeds.

By 3 months ago

Panic in Kihiu Mwiri as residents face eviction

Sh21 billion coffee traded at Nairobi auction shipped to 55 countries

In April, the auction market generated Sh3.5 billion, and became the highest payout for the 2023/2024 season.

By 3 months ago

Sh21 billion coffee traded at Nairobi auction shipped to 55 countries

CMA approves new trading rules at Nairobi Coffee Exchange

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved new trading rules for 2024 at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE).

By 3 months ago

CMA approves new trading rules at Nairobi Coffee Exchange

We are focusing on leaf quality, says KTDA boss

In the Mombasa auction market, millions of unsold teas are lying in the warehouses, raising concerns in the industry.

By 3 months ago

We are focusing on leaf quality, says KTDA boss

Court bars tea farmers from holding special general meetings

The petitioners argued that the election conducted by IEBC on June 29 was illegal as the commission was not fully constituted.

By 3 months ago

Court bars tea farmers from holding special general meetings

MLIFE Foundation suspends meetings in Kenya over political unrest

A Kenyan-led Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) based in the United States has suspended meetings in Kenya following political unrest.

By 3 months ago

MLIFE Foundation suspends meetings in Kenya over political unrest

How Kang'ata collected more revenue without increasing tax

Governor Irungu Kang’ata says Murang'a county has innovated various strategies to reduce expenditure from Sh1.4 billion to Sh1.1 billion without increasing tax.

By 3 months ago

How Kang'ata collected more revenue without increasing tax

Former coffee union official faces hammer

The sale of 20 acres of land by a farmers' company ten years ago has returned to haunt a former official.

By 3 months ago

Former coffee union official faces hammer

Residents storm Gachocho police post, kill murder suspect

Police in Murang'a are investigating an incident where a rowdy mob stormed Gachocho police post and removed a murder suspect from the cells before lynching him.

By 3 months ago

Residents storm Gachocho police post, kill murder suspect

Budget committee to deliberate on new finance bill says Ndindi Nyoro

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro said the members will start the deliberations on the finance bill next week, to ensure the government will have resources to actualize operations.

By 3 months ago

Budget committee to deliberate on new finance bill says Ndindi Nyoro

Coffee farmers earn Sh19b in eight months

Coffee farmers pocketed Sh18.6 billion from selling 507,878 bags of coffee through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange online trading platform between October 1, 2023 and June 21, 2024.

By 3 months ago

Coffee farmers earn Sh19b in eight months

Gachagua asks Kenyans to spare MPs over Bill

The DP said it was unfortunate that the MPs have faced a lot of ridicule, and destruction of their property after they exercised their constitutional rights in Parliament.

By 4 months ago

Gachagua asks Kenyans to spare MPs over Bill

Coffee generates Sh343 million at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE)

Sixteen coffee buyers bought Kenyan coffee for Sh343.3 million from the sale of 10,737 bags at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE), in the weekly auction.

By 4 months ago

Coffee generates Sh343 million at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE)

Geologists survey landslide prone areas in Murang'a

The geologists' report will assist the government in planning for the lands in the catastrophe-prone localities following recurrent landslides.

By 4 months ago

Geologists survey landslide prone areas in Murang'a

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