September 5, 2024 - Themountainjournal

Michel Barnier named by Macron as new French PM

French President Emmanuel Macron has named Michel Barnier as prime minister almost two months after France’s snap elections ended in political deadlock. Mr Barnier, 73, is the EU’s former chief Brexit negotiator and led talks with the UK government between 2016 and 2019. A veteran of the right-wing Republicans (LR) party, he has had a…

Gachagua says the government has a direct interest in the tea sector

Bonnie2 years ago2 years ago05 mins

The Mountain Journal The Government must protect the interests of the 800,000 tea growers that need the factory directors to ensure fairness in the operations. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has emphasized that the government has a key interest in the sector calling on the directors to ensure the cost of production was brought down to…