Relief to tea factories after suspension of the tea levy
The Mountain Journal The contentious tea levy has been suspended by the High Court after a petitioner moved to court six months after it was implemented. The levy charged at Sh 2.28 per kg of made tea or 0.8 percent on the value of the auction or direct sale, implemented by the Tea Board of…
Coffee farmers back on farms applying inputs targeting better yields ahead of rains
The Mountain Journal Thousands of coffee farmers are back on their farms attending to their crops as they apply fertilisers, eyeing increased production in the year 2026/2027. In most of the coffee-growing counties, only a few farmers have embraced soil testing to assist in the determination of the fertilizers suitable for application based on the…
Kenya tea farmers expect to reap better prices in the electioneering year
The Mountain Journal Kenya’s premium tea is poised for high prices next year as the buyers flood searching for the teas at the Mombasa Tea Auction and factories.. The volumes of tea made at the auction are reduced owing to the emerging aspects related to the climatic change, pruning of the tea bushes, with the…
Kanja supports Nanyuki Police FC
The Mountain Journal The elevation of the Nanyuki Police FC to the Central Regional League has excited the fans in Laikipia County, prompting them to raise money to facilitate travel and logistics during the season’s matches. The football fans gathered on Saturday to celebrate the elevation of their homegrown team to the regional league, with…
We are proud of our efforts that restored peace and security in Laikipia County-DP Kindiki
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said relentless efforts by the government has ensured lasting peace in Laikipia County enabling residents to continue with their lives undisrupted over the last four years. The government, he said, has paid closer attention to the area and invested more resources to restore peace in the County…
The weekly coffee auction nets Sh 879 millionÂ
The Mountain Journal The coffee market generated Sh 879,680,801 after the sale of 17,442 bags of coffee across various grades, as two brokers New KPCU and Alliance Berries Limited, presented 45 percent of the total. The price reflected an increase compared to last week’s Sh 692.5 million after the sale of 14,975 bags. A report…
 DP Kindiki directs the contractor to ensure speedy, quality works at Nithi Bridge.
The Mountain Journal The construction of the Sh7.5 billion Nithi Bridge has commenced, with the contractor directed to accelerate works while maintaining quality and safety standards on the project, expected to end decades of deadly accidents at the crossing. The 880-metre bridge, which will rise 100 metres above the Nithi River, will link Marima and…
More Counties seek to replicate Kirinyaga’s e-Water Model to Supply Clean Water to Underserved Communities.
Kirinyaga County’s e-water model is gaining traction, with counties and neighbouringcountries seeking to replicate the project in providing reliable and affordable cleanwater to underserved communities.A delegation from Kajiado County is the latest to visit the breakthrough project to learnfrom its digital system that ensures users access and only pay for the water they use.The project…
Illicit alcohol a threat to Kenya’s Future-DP Kindiki
The Mountain Journal Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says illicit alcohol has been classified among the top threats to Kenya’s existence, revealing more stringent measures being rolled out to curb the menace. Owing to the reclassification of the harmful drinks, Prof. Kindiki said the Office of the Deputy President is coordinating a national response to ensure…
Boda boda riders’ protest brings activities to a halt in Kiria ini market
The Mountain Journal Hell broke loose in the busy Kiria-ini market after rowdy boda boda operators demonstrated and blocked the public service vehicles from accessing their terminals in protest to a hit-and-run incident.  The boda boda operators protested following yesterday’s hit-and-run incident where one of their own lost his life after the fatal accident. They…
