Topic: Mithika Linturi
Treasury extends window for importation of duty-free sugar from outside COMESA
May 28, 2024 at 06:59 PM
The National Treasury has announced a two-month extension to the duty-free importation period for white and brown sugar from outside the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Afri...
Muguka ban by Mombasa and Kilifi county bosses is null and void - Ruto
May 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM
In a decisive statement, President William Ruto declared the recent ban on muguka in Kilifi and Mombasa counties invalid, citing national legislation that recognises the crop....
53 per cent of Kenyans blame Linturi for poor quality of Govt subsidised fertiliser
May 02, 2024 at 02:28 PM
A new report by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) Research sheds light on public awareness and perceptions surrounding the Kenyan government's Subsidized Fertilizer Programme ...
Kithure Kindiki leads, Mithika Linturi lags in latest TIFA cabinet performance report
May 02, 2024 at 02:05 PM
In a recent assessment conducted by the Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA), Cabinet Secretaries (CS) have been evaluated on various attributes including awareness, trustworthine...
World Bank's generous Sh67.7 funding catalyzes agricultural revolution in Kenya
Feb 15, 2024 at 08:56 PM
Kenya's agriculture sector is experiencing a notable transformation, thanks to the injection of $450 million (Sh67.7 billion) by the World Bank, aimed at supporting reforms in the ...
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Kenya's tea industry poised for change as State unveils value addition incentives
Dec 08, 2023 at 11:04 AM
Kenya's tea sub-sector is set for a transformative boost as the government initiates a series of incentives to elevate value-addition efforts, aiming to unlock the full potential o...
Notorious fraudster behind coastal Airbnb scam nabbed in Kiambu
Dec 01, 2023 at 11:35 PM
Sheila Wakesho Matasa, the mastermind behind a string of fraudulent activities targeting holidaymakers in Nairobi, Kiambu, Kisumu, and Mombasa counties, has been apprehended by det...
Govt set to dual Nairobi-Eldoret Highway and expand Eldoret International Airport
Sep 06, 2023 at 12:29 PM
The Kenyan government is embarking on a significant infrastructure project to dual the Eldoret-Nairobi highway, a vital transportation artery, and expand the Eldoret International ...
Nairobi Coffee Exchange resumes auction after month-long suspension
Aug 16, 2023 at 07:49 PM
Following a month-long suspension, the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) auction has reopened, ushering in a significant change for Kenya's coffee industry....
Ruto pledges to expedite title deed issuance and boost agricultural development
Jul 21, 2023 at 12:43 PM
President William Ruto has pledged to expedite the issuance of title deeds, aiming to enable individuals and families to access loans and initiate life-changing projects....
AGRA unveils strategy to ensure food security and boost agricultural sector
Jun 14, 2023 at 08:13 PM
In a bid to enhance food security and build the resilience of smallholder farmers, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has launched its Kenya Strategy....
Rigathi Gachagua makes shocking allegations regarding his brother's death
Jun 12, 2023 at 11:34 AM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made shocking allegations during a recent interview on the show of a local TV station, claiming that his late brother, Nderitu Gachagua, was poiso...
Azziad wows at 'Wembesha Na BIC' campaign to foster self care among youth
Jun 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Renowned content creator, influencer, radio host, and BIC Miss Soleil brand ambassador, Azziad Nasenya, captivated the audience for the second consecutive year at the Self-Care & C...
High Court temporarily suspends Kenya-Zambian exclusive maize farming deal
Apr 14, 2023 at 03:00 PM
The High Court has temporarily suspended the decision of the Kenyan government to contract Zambian farmers for the exclusive exportation of maize to Kenya....
Govt says unga prices to reduce as cheap maize import expected in April
Mar 17, 2023 at 02:53 PM
Cheaper maize is expected to arrive in the country by the first week of April....
CS Linturi announces enhanced bilateral trade in tea between Kenya and Pakistan
Feb 28, 2023 at 11:43 AM
Pakistan is Kenya’s largest trade partner in the tea sector and imports 40 per cent of Kenyan tea....
Mithika Linturi says Govt stepping up measures to boost tea farmers' earnings
Feb 27, 2023 at 05:54 PM
Tea is Kenya's leading export and earned her Sh152.4 billion in 2022 with tea exports led by Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) contributed about 33 per cent ($34.98 billion) to K...
Unga prices set to increase soon as millers warn of a looming maize crisis
Feb 20, 2023 at 09:34 AM
Affordable unga remains elusive for Kenyans who rely on maize meal as their staple meal, and Kenyans may be forced to dig deeper to bring the meal to their table following millers'...
KTDA releases Sh5.5 billion for tea farmers mini-bonuses and December payments
Jan 12, 2023 at 06:48 PM
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) managed factories on Thursday disbursed Sh5.5 billion as payment to their smallholder tea farmers for the December 2022 green leaf deliverie...
Mithika Linturi pledges unga and rice prices will come down by end of February
Jan 03, 2023 at 06:42 PM
Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi has announced the government’s plan to reduce to the price of unga....
