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Kindiki: Sh39bn Meru Roads plan to ease farm transport costs
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Kindiki: Sh39bn Meru Roads plan to ease farm transport costs

 Kindiki said the road projects were important to the local economy because better transport links would allow farmers to get their produce to markets more easily and improve access to key services.

By Bradley Bosire
Mt Kenya wildfire destroys 8,700 hectares of moorland
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Mt Kenya wildfire destroys 8,700 hectares of moorland

More than 800 people have been deployed in the operation, bringing together local communities, Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers and Kenya Defence Forces personnel.

By Maureen Kinyanjui
Thika-Kenol road faces deeper damage as funds fall short
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Thika-Kenol road faces deeper damage as funds fall short

The Thika-Kenol stretch is part of the A2 road and was recarpeted in 2022. The new overlay, however, was not sealed with surface dressing because there was not enough money to complete the work.

By Maureen Kinyanjui
Mwea farmers seek urgent release of Sh210m rice payment
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Mwea farmers seek urgent release of Sh210m rice payment

The farmers, through the Mwea Rice Growers Multipurpose Cooperative Society (MRGM), said they completed a government-backed supply deal but are yet to receive the money that was due by July 31.

By Maureen Kinyanjui