Coffee farmers in an initiative to increase consumption of coffee locally

The Mountain Journal  Four coffee cooperative societies in Embu and Kiambu have resolved to increase consumption of coffee through ensuring each of their members buy at least half a kilogramme annually. Through a programme dubbed ā€˜eat what you produce,’ the farmers will register improved sales of their commodity as they enjoy the commodity once regarded…

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a tea factory benefits with a Sh 360 million facility done by JICA for speciality teas

The Mountain Journal Tea farmers in Kirinyaga have gotten a major boost after receiving equipment for theconstruction of a green tea processing factory to tap on the growing global demand for premiumspecialty tea.The steamed Green Tea Factory project is being developed through the support of Kenya TeaDevelopment Agency (KTDA) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)…

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Kang’ata leads the pack to boost coffee productionĀ 

The Mountain Journal  Murang’a coffee farmers will share 495,850 kgs of lime recommended to freshen the soils and reduce acidity, thus leading to increased coffee production. In a programme financed facilitated by the local county government, 37,000 farmers registered to benefit from the lime distribution programme, which ended on Saturday, designed to increase production per…

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“I will make sure Mt Kenya remains united for development and prosperity”-DP Kindiki

The deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has promised to faight attempts to divide Mt Kenya people along political lines saying the region’s unity is paramount for its long-term development and prosperity. The DP said the people’s unity in the region dates many years back dismissing efforts by those…

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Peace envoy Eugene Nzabonimba calls for united front ahead of National Peace Conference

Photo/Amb. Eugene Kavune Nzabonimba addressing the delegates. The Mountain Journal Global Union for Peace and Development (GUPD) founder and Chief Executive Officer Amb. Eugene Kavune Nzabonimba has called for a united national effort to promote peace, justice, human rights and sustainable development, saying lasting stability can only be achieved through dialogue, responsible leadership and inclusive…

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