Kenya’s maize output up one million tonnes in three decades
Kenya’s cultivated land has more than doubled over three decades, boosting food production. Maize, beans, Irish potatoes and rice recorded significant growth in output. Limited high-potential agricultural land remains a challenge despite expanding cultivation. Maize output has increased by about one million tonnes over three decades, as land under crop cultivation expanded by 126 per…
Bags of macadamia nuts
Macadamia farmers face losses after weak export window
Kenya’s macadamia export window closed with shipments falling far below industry expectations. Growers and traders face mounting losses as thousands of tonnes of nuts remain unsold. Industry players want predictable export rules and an extension to clear existing stocks. Kenya’s three-month window for exporting raw macadamia nuts ended on October 10 with just 700 tonnes…
The KTDA Holdings National Chairman James Mwangi Githinji (left) receiving the certificate of appointment from the KTDA Group Company Secretary Matthews Odero. PHOTO| KTDA
James Githinji Mwangi elected KTDA Holdings chairman
James Githinji Mwangi elected KTDA Holdings chairman, succeeding Enos Njeru. Engineer Samson Mosonik Menjo retains his position as vice chairman. The new chairman takes over as KTDA pledges continued focus on factory efficiency and better returns for tea farmers. James Githinji Mwangi will lead the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings Limited after the National…
Gathuthi Tea factory
Gathuthi Tea Factory proposes Ksh4.19 million dividend
Gathuthi Tea Factory shareholders to consider a proposed dividend at the upcoming AGM. Members will also vote on directors’ fees and the reappointment of the company’s auditors. The November 27 meeting will review audited accounts for the financial year ended June 2026. Class B shareholders of Gathuthi Tea Factory Company Limited will vote on a…
Gathuthi Tea factory gate
Gathuthi Tea Factory invites bids for scrap and old items
Gathuthi Tea Factory invites bidders to purchase assorted scrap metals and unserviceable equipment. Interested buyers must inspect the items and pay a non-refundable Ksh1,000 tender fee. Sealed bids must be submitted at the factory by November 18, 2026. Gathuthi Tea Factory in Nyeri County is inviting bids for the purchase of its unserviceable items, with…
Trans Nzoia reshuffle puts Mutama in charge of trade
Governor George Natembeya reshuffles 11 CECMs and chief officers in Trans Nzoia. Janerose Mutama moves from Education to take charge of the Trade docket. Changes also affect key departments, including Finance, Health, Lands and Agriculture. Janerose Mutama is the new County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Trade in Trans Nzoia, after Governor George Natembeya reshuffled…
Only 19pc of Kenyan SMEs use integrated platforms
Kenyan SMEs lag in adopting integrated digital business management platforms. Visa survey exposes gaps in financial record-keeping among small businesses. Lenders could benefit from better access to SME transaction data. Just 19 per cent of Kenyan small and medium enterprises (SMEs) run a platform that links their payments to wider business management, a new Visa…
Professor Engineer John Kipngetich Mosonik, the newly elected KenGen Board Chairman. PHOTO| Courtesy
KenGen picks John Mosonik to chair board as Masadia exits
KenGen appoints former Infrastructure Principal Secretary John Mosonik as board chairman, replacing Alfred Agoi Masadia. Mosonik brings over 30 years of experience in infrastructure, telecommunications and energy development. His appointment comes as KenGen prepares for a leadership transition following the selection of Ronoh Kibet as CEO. Professor Engineer John Kipngetich Mosonik, a former Principal Secretary…
Kisumu City Manager Fredrick Mariwa during a presser./ courtesy
Kisumu City management vows to protect Baby Pendo Park
Kisumu City Management vows to stop attempts by private developers to grab Baby Pendo Park. City Manager Fredrick Mariwa warns that any titles or leases issued over the public land will be null and void. Residents urged to report suspicious activities and avoid land transactions involving the park. Kisumu City management has strongly condemned attempts…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti gives farmers seeds to plant during the launch of the certified seeds distribution program in Mbiuni location in Mwala Sub-county. PHOTO| courtesy
Wavinya faults MCAs as budget standoff halves seed programme
Wavinya blamed MCAs for frustrating development through the county budget standoff. She said the impasse forced her administration to halve the planned certified seeds distribution. The governor defended her agricultural programmes and urged farmers to take advantage of the ongoing rains. Governor Wavinya Ndeti on Monday accused Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) of sabotaging…
