The Mountain JournalHundreds of avocado farmers have said they will not pay the tax demanded by the KRA after they sell the commodity.The tax officials were thrown into a rude shock after they were on Monday forced to cut short their speeches as they were shouted at. The players in the avocado value chain including the…
The Mountain Journal Macadamia farmers are minting millions of shillings following the suspension of a regulation that barred the export of in-shell. Last year, the farmers incurred major losses after the 51,000 metric tonnes failed to secure the market, owing to the depressed economy in the US, and Europe among other states. The export window…
The Mountain Journal The smallholders in organic farming have made a passionate appeal to the government to facilitate the acquisition of inputs and skills towards achieving food security. The producers say there is indeed a collaborative approach between the key players towards the sustainability of enough food production and mitigating the effects of climate change….
The Mountain JournalMathioya MP Dr Edwin Mugo is investing in upgrading rural access roads to enable the farmers to transport their produce after years of struggle.On Friday, there was a celebration in Chui village after the villagers witnessed the start of the road rehabilitation programme estimated to spend close to Sh250 million. The residents recounted the…
The Mountain Journal Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has announced the re-opening of bars that have been vetted and issued with the 2024 liquor licenses beginning today at 5pm. Waiguru said the county government had conducted fresh verification of some 700 liquor outlets across the county. She said the verification team had recommended reopening and closure…
The Mountain Journal Gatamathi Water Company will adjust its tariffs upwards following a successive public participation exercise convened by the Water Service Regulatory Board (Wasreb). The tariffs were last reviewed in 2010 despite the high cost of living since then. The forum allowed the firm to increase tariffs to raise enough funds to meet operation…
The Mountain Journal A water company in Murang’a will adjust its tariffs more revenue to facilitate its operations based on the increased cost of production. Gatanga Water and Sanitation Company got approval to increase the tariffs during a public participation forum organized by the Water Service Regulator Board (Wasreb). The forum allowed the board chaired…
The Mountain Journal A Kerugoya law court has reviewed bail terms for a woman charged with six counts relating to the manufacture and sale of alcohol without a license. Josephine Karioko Muchira had her bail reviewed to Ksh.300,000 up from Ksh.30,000 after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) made an application for…
The Mountain Journal A police officer has been arrested in Kirinyaga County for selling and distributing liquor despite of an order for the closure of all alcoholic drinks outlets by Governor Anne Waiguru. The officer identified as Stanley Ithiru and attached to Gilgil police station was arrested at Ithare Trading Centre, in Kirinyaga East Sub-County…
The Mountain Journal A coffee factory in Mathira, Nyeri clocked Sh 3,654,020 after selling 42 bags of grade AA.Farmers affiliated with Gachathaini factory, Gikanda Farmers Cooperative in Nyeri County will be smiling to the bank following the impressive payment for their premier coffee grades that were sold at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) on Tuesday.The premier…
