TBK Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Willy Mutai
Tea Board halts levy on tea trade after High Court order
The Tea Board of Kenya has suspended collection of the tea levy following a High Court order. The suspension covers tea imports and exports and will remain in force pending further court directions. Traders must continue complying with other licensing, registration, quality and customs requirements. The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has stopped collecting the…
KRA places over one million landlords under tax scrutiny
KRA is using digital systems to identify landlords whose rental income declarations may be incomplete. Geolocation mapping is expected to strengthen property tracking and tax compliance. The crackdown comes as the government steps up efforts to close revenue collection gaps. More than one million landlords in Kenya are under the taxman’s spotlight after the Kenya…
Coffee farmers count losses as two arrested over night theft
Coffee farmers in Mutira are counting losses as night thefts target mature berries. Residents have called for action against suspected thieves and buyers of stolen coffee. Farmers are spending more to hire night guards as insecurity threatens their harvests. Coffee farmers in Mutira are decrying rampant theft of mature berries from their farms after two…
PS For Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho alongside the Deputy President Kiture Kindiki During the Launching of the construction of the Karima Kabutu Irrigation Project in Othaya,Nyeri County. PHOTO| Courtesy
Kindiki launches Sh227 million Karima Kabutu irrigation project
Nyeri farmers are set to benefit from a new irrigation scheme targeting year-round crop production. The project will support high-value crops and reduce reliance on unpredictable rainfall. The scheme is expected to open new income opportunities for households in Othaya. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has launched construction of the Karima Kabutu Irrigation Project in Othaya,…
KOPIA Kenya Director Dr Ji Gang Kim speaking at Juja Farm area in Juja constituency after a farmers training programme.
Kiambu farmers set to rake in fortunes with tomato grafting
Kiambu farmers are being introduced to modern techniques to improve tomato production. Experts say grafting could help farmers overcome persistent pests and diseases. The partnership aims to improve harvests, farmer incomes and access to quality seedlings. Vegetable farmers, and especially tomato farmers, in Kiambu County are set to generate fortunes from their farming after receiving…
KTDA factories earn Sh1 billion at Mombasa tea auction
Tea factories secured stronger auction returns as premium prices lifted earnings. East of the Rift teas continued attracting buyers seeking top-quality produce. Several smallholder factories stood out for both prices and auction volumes. Tea factories managed by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) earned Ksh 1 billion after selling 2,656,230 kg of made tea through…
Taita Taveta turns to Irish potatoes to grow farm incomes
Taita Taveta is stepping up efforts to make Irish potatoes a major source of income for local farmers. County teams are working with organised farmer groups to improve access to quality planting material and better farming methods. Researchers are promoting potato varieties suited to different growing zones as the county targets stronger harvests and markets….
KUSCCO puts 42 properties up for public auction
KUSCCO has listed 42 properties across 12 counties for public auction in November. The sales will take place in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa in three phases. The auction comes as the cooperative umbrella body undergoes liquidation amid financial difficulties. The Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO) Limited has advertised 42 properties for public…
Nairobi Coffee Exchange earns Sh1 billion in Sale 4
Nairobi Coffee Exchange earned about Ksh1 billion from its Sale 04 auction. The auction sold 21,636 bags weighing 1.33 million kilogrammes at an average of USD 294.26 per 50kg bag. Ibero Kenya led buyers with 4,817 bags, while Grade AB recorded the highest volume sold. The Nairobi Coffee Exchange raked in USD 7.8 million, about…
Sugarcane farmers oppose bill shifting lending powers to KADCO
Sugar growers are questioning proposed changes to the laws governing the industry. Farmers warn that shifting lending powers to KADCO could weaken their influence. Industry representatives want the existing Sugar Act implemented before further amendments. Sugarcane farmers in Muhoroni and Chemelil have come out against a proposed law they say would derail current reforms, take…
