Alice Waithera

Journalist at The Star (Kenya)

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Articles

Farmers urged to manage coffee berry disease for better pay

6 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Alice Waithera

Farmers during a coffee open day at Ihura grounds in Murang’a town/ALICE WAITHERACoffee berry disease and coffee leaf rust have been blamed for poor coffee harvests in the country. This is aggravated by poor management of the diseases by farmers, which also compromises the quality of coffee harvested, resulting in reduced prices. Plant pathologist Gertrude Alworah said farmers have to intensify efforts to fight the two diseases that affect the revenue reaped from the crop.
Silent struggles of persons with bleeding disorder

6 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Alice Waithera

The resident of Mwea in Kirinyaga county, said she became curious since she had not experienced the same with her other children. The condition which affects X chromosome is prominent in men while women who are exposed become carriers. This is because men have only one X chromosome while women have two, allowing one to continue functioning when the other is affected.
Kirinyaga farmers walk with fat wallets after coffee boom

6 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Alice Waithera

Coffee farmers in a farm in Baragwi, Kirinyaga countyCoffee farmers in Kirinyaga have a reason to smile following the release of huge payout rates for the 2024-2025 season. About 27 coffee factories out of the 75 wet mills have announced a payout of between Sh100 and Sh145 per kilogramme of cherry.
100 households to benefit from water pans in Laikipia

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Alice Waithera

In SummaryThe water pans will enable the households in the dry county to harvest about 100,000 cubic metres of water every time it rains. This will enable farmers to engage in irrigation farming during the dry seasons. Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho addresses journalists after launching the water pans project in Laikipia /ALICE WAITHERAThe Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation has started a programme that will see 100 households benefit from water pans in Laikipia County.
Tamarillo farming changes the fortune of retired teacher

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Alice Waithera

Fred Muya explains how he tends to his tamarillo crops in Mathioya, Murang'aWhen Fredrik Muya retired from his teaching profession, he had to look for an alternate source of income that was also consistent. Muya who is from Kamune in Mathioya subcounty, had started farming in 2008 which complemented his income.
Over 400 Kirinyaga residents reap big from organic farming

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Alice Waithera

Governor Waiguru says organic farming is gaining popularity because of health and economic benefitsCentral11 April 2025 - 12:08In SummaryThe farmers organised in 14 groups with the support of the county government have been federated into a cooperative. Agriculture CECM said there is a growing global consumer demand for organically grown food.
Relief for Murang’a elderly as 22-year battle for titles ends

2 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Alice Waithera

MORE than 1,000 elderly persons of Nanga Kihoto Naivasha Limited will soon receive their title deeds after waiting for 22 years. The 1,768 elderly persons, most of whom are coffee farmers from Gatanga in Murang’a county, acquired the 1,277 acres of land back in 1981 at a cost of Sh4.3 million. They have been leasing parts of the land to horticultural firms for many years. Chairperson Francis Muheria said some of the land was occupied by squatters who were flushed out following a court order.
DPP appeals acquittal of 3 officers charged with torture

2 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Alice Waithera

Police officers Peter Langat, Peter Nyakundi and Gilbert Aleka in court in Migori /ALICE WAITHERATHE Director of Public Prosecutions has filed an appeal in a case where three police officers were, on Friday, acquitted of torture charges.
Black soldiers fly to cut costs of livestock feeds in Murang’a

2 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Alice Waithera

Herman Kimondo with some of the larvae ready to be fed to livestock /ALICE WAITHERA AT 26 years of age, Herman Kimondo has carved his niche in agriculture, becoming a role model for many of his age-mates. Kimondo, a project management graduate, decided to head back home after completing his course to help his father manage Johija Farm in Kamune village in Mathioya subcounty, Murang’a county.
Ruto: Why IG Kanja was present during Mt Kenya rallies

2 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Alice Waithera

President William Ruto addressing residents of Chuka in Tharaka Nithi county on April 4, 2025. President William Ruto has defended the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja for attending some of his events during his tour of the Mt Kenya region. Help us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives. Your subscription keeps our mission alive and empowers us to provide high-quality, trustworthy journalism.