Tea earns Sh1.2 billion at Mombasa auction
The Mombasa Tea Auction sold 3,484,906 kilogrammes sourced  from factories managed by KTDA, with the buyers paying Sh1,263,763,108.
By 1 month ago
Tea earns Sh1.2 billion at Mombasa auction
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.
By 1 month ago
State explores new markets to grow tea exports
Murang'a farmers receive certified maize seeds, fertiliser
More than 70,000 smallholders farmers in Murang’a have received certified maize seeds and fertiliser in a bid to increase productivity and turn the county into a food basket.
By 2 months ago
Murang'a farmers receive certified maize seeds, fertiliser
Court saves ex-coffee firm official's property from auctioneers
It was a sigh of relief for former chairman of Mugomo ini Farmers Company after the High Court ordered return of property that had been attached by an auctioneer
By 2 months ago
Court saves ex-coffee firm official's property from auctioneers
State to license coffee cooperatives as new export agents
The government will license primary farmers’ coffee cooperative societies as coffee export agents, which is likely to ignite a new business war with established local and international companies.
By 2 months ago
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.
By 2 months ago
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.
By 2 months ago
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.
By 2 months ago
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.
By 2 months ago
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.
By 2 months ago
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.
By 2 months ago
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.
By 2 months ago
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
By 2 months ago
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
By 2 months ago
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.
By 3 months ago
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.
By 3 months ago
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.
By 3 months ago
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.
By 3 months ago
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.
By 3 months ago
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.
By 3 months ago
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
By 3 months ago
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.
By 3 months ago
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.
By 3 months ago
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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 months ago
MLIFE Foundation suspends meetings in Kenya over political unrest
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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 5 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 5 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 5 months ago
Residents storm Gachocho police post, kill murder suspect
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