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In 2025, the Mombasa Tea Auction recorded the sale of 437.3 million kilograms of tea, a decrease from the 462.1 million kilograms sold in 2024.
Gachagua said that the opposition will name its flag bearer months before the election to avoid a scheme by the government to divide them.
KTDA Holding Chairman Chege Kirundi regretted that politicians have been issuing contradicting statements to tarnish the multi-billion shillings industry for their selfish gain.
Murang’a-based Pastor James Irungu fainted an hour before he hit his 80-hour tree-hugging challenge in his efforts to create awareness on Cancer.
Mombasa tea auction opened the year trading with 8,416,373kgs of tea offered by four African countries that attracted 48 buyers.
Agriculture experts have identified suitable areas in Laikipia County where coffee can do better.
Coffee buyers have positioned agronomists along the coffee belt, focusing on guiding farmers on adherence to procedures and the production of high-quality coffee.
Francis Mwaniki, a farmer in Rukuriri, said the monthly increment will improve the livelihoods of the tea farmers and their dependents.
Berrick Ayando, set up a nursery with 12,000 seedlings, which the community purchased at Sh10 each for the restoration of Nyeri Hill Forest.
Nanyuki residents have been operating in darkness for the past two weeks after the majority of street lights went off due to unpaid bills
The weekly coffee auction fetched Sh2.4 billion from the sale of 39,853 bags compared to 40,918 bags last week.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Murang’a is a fruit-growing region that leads Kenya and the African continent in avocado production.
The United Opposition brigade, led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, have castigated the government for curtailing freedom of worship and harassing opposition members.
The government has launched a security operation in Laikipia North to drive out cattle rustlers from Mukogondo Forest.
The programme has enabled the government to establish the number of professionals in the building and construction industry.
Rigathi Gachagua vows to release a video exposing planners of church attacks while campaigning with the United Opposition in Murang’a.
Most Laikipia MCAs boycotted Governor Joshua Irungu’s state address, with only seven members attending.
A secondary school in Murang’a is experiencing the effects of the examination cancellation after its 22 candidates have yet to receive their last year's KCSE results.
Murang’a population has been on the rise following the establishment of educational institutions, awakening the once sleepy town.
Investors and residents of Murang'a are eyeing better times following the establishment of educational institutions that have awakened the once sleepy town.
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