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Boniface Gikandi

Kenya exports 103m kilos of tea in 3 months

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-06-10 00:00:00

The KTDA smallholder factories managed 20.4 million kgs and Nyayo Tea Zones 321,754 kgs.

Ruto tells counties to provide good environment for investment

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-06-14 06:00:00

President William Ruto has challenged counties to provide a stable, predictable, and conducive environment for businesses and investments to thrive. 

Kanja forms anti-graft committee in police service

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-06-19 15:31:15

A high-level anti-corruption committee has been commissioned in the counties to facilitate the fight against graft and criminal activities within the security agencies.

Gachagua allies point fingers at state for misuse of security agents

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-06-21 19:30:48

A section of Murang’a politicians has castigated President William Ruto’s government over the continued involvement of various government entities in pursuing political opponents.

Teachers undergo training as shift from CBC to CBE begins

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-06-24 10:59:44

Training is underway to equip teachers with the new skills needed to transition from the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) to Co-curriculum-Based Education (CBE).

Former TSC boss rejects Kangata's appointment

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-06-27 16:41:21

Dr Nancy Macharia turned down the nomination a day before she was to appear before the Murang’a County Assembly for the vetting process.

Ruto donates Sh1 million to Boniface Kariuki's family

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-07-02 16:18:57

President William Ruto has donated Sh1 million to the family of slain hawker Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, even as the family continues to demand justice for their slain kin.

Relief for tea growers as prices rise at auction

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-07-03 18:53:49

Tea factories registered a slight increment in sales, earning Sh904.1 million, up from Sh902 million during this week’s tea auction in Mombasa.

Tea exports dropped by almost 5 million kilos in April

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-07-07 12:37:19

In April, the country exported 33.91 million kilos against the production of 51.78 million kilos by the growers across the country.

Farmers earn Sh376 million as coffee auction resumes

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-07-09 14:36:40

The coffee auction resumed on a low note after two months recess, with the estate and cooperative farmers earning Sh376 million after the auction of 7,887 bags at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange.

Ol Kalou's State affordable housing programme takes shape

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-07-10 00:00:00

Presently, the majority of the public servants working in the town reside in Nyahururu, Ol Jorok and Nakuru, spending a fortune every month.

Murang'a waives hospital bills of Saba Saba victims

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-07-10 16:55:01

Murang’a county has waived the medical bills of the victims of Saba Saba day demonstrations in various hospitals.

Ndindi faults state over failure to tame violent protests

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-07-10 16:39:04

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has criticised the government over the killing of 50 Kenyans within a month during protests across the county.

Nanyuki: Questions after woman arrested during Saba Saba dies in remand

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-07-12 17:07:30

Tension is high in Nanyuki after 23-year-old Juliet Njoki Kariuki, arrested during the Saba Saba protests, died in custody under unclear circumstances.

Ndindi hits at the government over police brutality

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-07-12 17:31:10

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has criticised the government over the deaths of 50 Kenyans within a month.

Kang'ata unveils 115-bed hospital wing to end bed-sharing

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-07-14 13:28:52

Kang’ata said the expansion of the Murang’a Level Five Hospital is a landmark initiative to provide the residents with improved health care services.

Coffee auction earns farmers Sh316 million

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-07-16 15:58:57

The coffee proceeds from the Nairobi Coffee Exchange have continued to decline to Sh316.1 million after the sale of  5,818 bags.

Ruto allies defend empowerment programmes, hit out at Gachagua

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-07-26 14:57:54

Ruto allies caution Kenyans against being incited to violence by critics of the government during the demonstrations. 

Gachagua and Kalonzo allies allege plot to assassinate them

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-07-29 08:00:00

Opposition leaders have alleged that the Sunday confrontation with police officers at Ngonda market in Kigumo, Murang’a County, was a plot to assassinate them.

Coffee auction earns farmers Sh553 million

By Boniface Gikandi   2025-07-30 15:14:07

Kenya’s coffee market netted Sh553.1 million after the sale of 10,494 bags of coffee to 12 buyers at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange.