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A worker picking tea at a farm. PHOTO/Tea Board of Kenya
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West Rift farmers seek fair treatment in tea bonus review

The investigation was launched after several MPs from tea-growing areas petitioned the House over unfair pricing and minimal bonuses. The report will examine how tea prices are determined and uncover factors that affect returns for farmers, including value chain costs in different regions.

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IEBC boss urges editors to ensure fair election coverage
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IEBC boss urges editors to ensure fair election coverage

His appeal followed a difficult week for the commission, which was placed under sharp criticism after the November 27 by-elections.The vote was marred by claims of violence, intimidation, bribery and ballot stuffing in some areas, leading to public attacks from Opposition leaders.

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Ruto unveils Sh400bn water plan to boost farming in Kenya
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Ruto unveils Sh400bn water plan to boost farming in Kenya

The President announced that the High Grand Falls project alone has a planned budget of Sh400 billion, with the government preparing more major dams in Upper Eastern, Lower Eastern and the Coast region. Ruto said this is part of a long-running effort to collect rainwater and store it for irrigation, especially in parts of the country that have suffered long dry seasons.

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Ruto pledges major investments to unlock Northern Kenya’s potential
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Ruto pledges major investments to unlock Northern Kenya’s potential

Ruto addressed the long-standing perception that northern Kenya is a low-potential area, noting that the government’s investments are meant to change this narrative. Central to these plans is the construction of 50 large dams and more than 1,000 smaller dams across the country, which will provide water for irrigation, food production, and climate resilience.

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