The ongoing reforms in coffee and tea subsectors are bearing fruit as farmers earn more money, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said. The Deputy President attributed the transformation to the Government-driven reforms and interventions, that have seen the small scale farmers able to raise concerns over operational and overhead costs of their respective trading entities…
The Mountain Journal The top tea factories in the second payment for the year ending June 30th have been listed. Gacharage tea factory in Murang’a tops the list as it will pay at the of Sh62.80 per kilogramme. The second best is Mununga Sh.62.65, followed by Makomboki Sh.62.50, Njunu Sh62.20. Others are Ngere Sh62, Rukuriri…
The Mountain Journal End of water ration programme in Nairobi and its environs as Northern Water Collector Tunnels (NWCT) project near completion. The Sh9.5 billion project facilitated by the World Bank through the Athi Water Works Development Agency was started in 2015 and ran through various challenges, among them residents in Gatanga demanding compensation for…
The Mountain Journal Murang’a county government has formulated policies designed to address food security through provision of certified seeds to the small scale farmers. Governor Irungu Kang’ata administration has procured varieties of maize seeds worth Sh33 million, earmarked for planting on the onset of the short rainy season. The varieties have been sourced from Simlaw…
BY DPCS Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Friday made an extensive tour of Nairobi City’s downtown where he engaged small-scale traders and the public on matters affecting their business operations and working environment. Mr Gachagua visited Marikiti, Muthurwa, Gikomba and Nyamakima markets as well as OTC and Tea Room matatu termini in the company of various…
The Mountain Journal The besieged Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli appeared in court on and apologised, as he explained his absence from the court for seven summons. In the witness stand, Masengeli, said his absence from court followed official duties as the major reason for his non-appearance. He told the court that he…
President William Ruto has appointed Douglas Kanja as the Inspector General of the National Police Service. Kanja is the sixth Inspector-General since the promulgation of the new Constitution in 2010. In a gazette notice dated September 19, the head of state appointed Kanja to serve for four years. “I William Ruto appoint Douglas Kanja Kirocho…
The Mountain Journal KTDA Holding Chairman Enois Njeru has pleaded with the 880,000 tea farmers to maintain peace amidst challenges facing the tea industry. Njeru said there was a need for the growers to emphasize the positive outcomes and acknowledge the commitment of leaders, along with the advantages of increased crop yields in the year. …
The Mountain Journal Members of the county assemblies from Mt Kenya region differed over who to support to assume the role of the spokesman. In a heated debate that pits the Deputy President Rigathi Gagachua and Interior and National Coordination Cabinet Secretary Prof Kithure Kindiki, a section of MCAs from the counties nearly went physical…
The Mountain Journal After the spirited efforts by coffee farmers to tame their rogue leadership at the troubled Kangunu Cooperative Society without success, the government cracked a whip and dissolved its management committee. It was celebrated as the thousands of coffee farmers witnessed the Cooperative Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya suspending the management committee. In a…
