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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a meeting on May 20, 2024

Gov’t to Forgive Farmers’ Debt to Aid Sector Rejuvenation-DP Gachagua

DP Gachagua announced on Tuesday that the government will forgive debts owed by coffee farmers’ cooperative societies and unions as part of efforts to rejuvenate the sub-sector. Speaking in Kabare Village, Gichugu Constituency, Kirinyaga County, DP Gachagua revealed that he had discussed the proposal with President Ruto, who endorsed the plan. “The debts of coffee…

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“Outrage in Kirinyaga: Community Demands Justice After Police Fatally Shoot 19-Year-Old Derrick Gachoki”

In a tragic event at Kiandai shopping centre in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County, a 19-year-old man named Derrick Gachoki was fatally shot by a police officer from Kianyaga police station. The officer responsible for the shooting has been arrested and is currently in custody while investigations are ongoing. The incident has incited significant outrage in the…

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Malkia Strikers head coach Paul Bitok waves at JKIA moments before leaving for a High Performance Training camp in Brazil on Sunday 26, 2022.

Paul Bitok Resigns as Malkia Strikers Assistant Coach Amid Public Outcry

The Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Deputy President, Paul Bitok, has resigned from his position as Malkia Strikers assistant coach, a role he was appointed to ahead of the Paris Olympics Games. This decision follows a public outcry over the appointments of Bitok and KVF President Charles Nyaberi to the national women’s volleyball team technical bench,…

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DP Rigathi Gachagua during a past function. PHOTO | DPCS

DP Gachagua Seeks Ksh. 1.12 Billion To Renovate Office, Karen Residence.

The Deputy President’s office is requesting for Ksh. 1.12 billion for renovations at both the Harambee Annex office and the Karen residence. Outlined in the 2024/2025 budget estimates, the proposal justifies the expenditure by highlighting the deteriorated condition of the existing offices. In a session with the National Assembly Committee on Administration and National Security,…

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