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Boniface Gikandi

Macadamia traders clash over AFA's alleged bias

Dealers claim that Agriculture and Food Authority was favouring their competitors dealing in processed nuts for the US market

Macadamia traders clash over AFA's alleged bias

Coffee farmers earn Sh11.9 billion at Nairobi auction

Coffee farmers earn Sh11.9 billion at Nairobi auction

Tea factories earn Sh1.2b at Mombasa weekly auction

Tea factories earn Sh1.2b at Mombasa weekly auction

Relief for patients as Kang'ata unveils mobile dialysis unit

Relief for patients as Kang'ata unveils mobile dialysis unit

Tea factories earn Sh1.1 billion from weekly auction

The Mombasa tea auction generated Sh1,140,671,035 after the sale of 4,304,419 kilogrammes of tea sourced from 70 tea factories.

Tea factories earn Sh1.1 billion from weekly auction

Farmers urge Ruto to intervene over nuts export

Macadamia traders dealing with in-shell nuts have castigated the Agriculture Food Authority (AFA) for denying them a license to export the commodity.

Farmers urge Ruto to intervene over nuts export

Gachagua's political roadmap promises tax relief, security reforms

Rigathi Gachagua is set to unveil his highly anticipated political roadmap next Sunday after consulting with elected leaders, and other stakeholders.

Gachagua's political roadmap promises tax relief, security reforms

Kalro to develop digital soil fertility maps in bid to boost food security

A project aimed at focusing on increasing food production across the country targets to collect 77,969 soil samples from 45 counties.

Kalro to develop digital soil fertility maps in bid to boost food security

Relief as Sh1.3 billion Kenol town sewerage plant is complete

Traders and property developers in Kenol market have a reason to smile following the completion of the sewerage project.

Relief as Sh1.3 billion Kenol town sewerage plant is complete

KTDA focuses on tea quality as weekly auction generates Sh1.6 billion

Tea factories generated Sh1.6 billion after the auction of 5,119,905 kilos at the Mombasa Tea Auction.

KTDA focuses on tea quality as weekly auction generates Sh1.6 billion

Affordable housing projects give life to dormant rural centres

Central Kenya region has 2,029 affordable houses in Makeji, Nanyuki, Gichugu, Kinangop, Ruring’u, Blue Valley, and Ol Kalau.

Affordable housing projects give life to dormant rural centres

Coffee market fetch Sh957 million after the Christmas break

The coffee auction netted Sh957.3 million in the weekly market after the sale of 18,138 bags that were bought by 12 dealers.

Coffee market fetch Sh957 million after the Christmas break

Farmers reject Oparanya's directive on coffee payment

A leading coffee society in Murang’a has rejected Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya’s directive on coffee payments to the growers.

Farmers reject Oparanya's directive on coffee payment

Macadamia farmers accuse AFA of bias for blocking nuts export

The nut farmers and dealers say the Agriculture and Food Authority has declined to issue exporters with prerequisite certifications

Macadamia farmers accuse AFA of bias for blocking nuts export

Murang'a eyes industrial parks and housing on Del Monte land

Tracts of land that Delmonte Kenya Ltd ceded to Murang’a County government will be used to put up new facilities that will benefit over a million people in the devolved unit.

Murang'a eyes industrial parks and housing on Del Monte land

Gachagua criticises Ruto on abductions, warns IG on missteps

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua yesterday revisited the abduction of the youth, calling on President William Ruto to honour his word and release the abductees.

Gachagua criticises Ruto on abductions, warns IG on missteps

Gachagua hits out at Ruto, demands release of abductees

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged President William Ruto to be true to his word and ensure release of abductees.

Gachagua hits out at Ruto, demands release of abductees

Tea growers receive Sh103m from EU buyers

Tea factories received more than Sh103 million this year from buyers of the beverage leaves in Europe through the Fair Trade concept.

By 2 months ago

Tea growers receive Sh103m from EU buyers

Tea firms earn Sh1.5b at Mombasa auction

KTDA Holding Chairman Enos Njeru lauded farmers for the ongoing plucking of quality green leaves at their farms.

By 2 months ago

Tea firms earn Sh1.5b at Mombasa auction

Gachagua vows not to repeat 2022 mistakes in his 2027 plan

Gachagua's allies revealed that they were working on the formation of a political party ahead of the 2027 general election to ensure they had freedom.

By 2 months ago

Gachagua vows not to repeat 2022 mistakes in his 2027 plan

Court suspends directive on macadamia harvesting, export

The Ministry of Agriculture has suffered a blow after the High Court temporarily suspended implementation of a directive that stopped harvesting of macadamia nuts.

By 3 months ago

Court suspends directive on macadamia harvesting, export

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 3 months 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 3 months 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 months ago

Farmers await bonus payment as protest rocks some factories

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 5 months ago

Farmers await bonus payment as tea production increases

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 5 months ago

Coffee funds were not diverted, says Treasury PS

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 5 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 5 months ago

Stop disrespecting Gachagua, MPs tell Ichungwa

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