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Among the factories to be visited for the inquiry is the Rukuriri factory in Embu that paid the highest bonus this year of Sh57.50 per kg.
The delays, the farmers protested, have frustrated their farming activities, citing the high cost of producing mil.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured tea farmers that the government will address the persistent issue of low bonus payments, promising a long-term fix after years of declining earnings.
There is something therapeutic about visiting the countryside. It reminds us of our roots.
Yet for years, the very farmers who worked tirelessly from sunrise to sunset were the least rewarded for their sweat.
When most people think about livestock, the first thing that comes to mind is meat. Yet, beyond the steak and stew is some value chain rich with untapped potential.
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