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[Frank Mtetezi (ʙᴀꜰ)🇰🇪 @FrankMtetezi]

Former ODM SG Edwin Sifuna didn't listen , President William Ruto warned him in front of The late Hon Raila Odinga,Sifuna can't be clever than the ODM Party Founder Members, His chest thumping, Bravado and "Mimi Ndio Sifuna" Egocentric shenanigans have been thrown to Ichaweri !

[Eric Daugherty @EricLDaugh]

🚨 JUST IN: President Trump personally supports retired US Marine James Capers Jr., 88, and awards him the MEDAL OF HONOR

Incredible moment ❤️🇺🇸

[DOK @NGIRIRO]

After this expose i have never looked at those trolley the same way. Napenda tumbo yangu joh.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

#G7

[Department of State @StateDept]

SECRETARY RUBIO: Foreign aid from the United States should be used to advance the national interests of our country.

[TwittaMCA @KariukiDiaspora]

Please tell @_shakenya

Ethiopian govt has built new AI powered hospital for complex medical conditions

[Farmers #Trend @FarmersTrend]

Kenya is actually the 6th largest avocado producer in the world, and typically ranks around the top 5 to 10 for global exports by volume (and remains a leading powerhouse in Africa).

But here's the truth most farmers don't know:
Not all avocado varieties pay the same.

You could be earning KSh 10 per fruit while your neighbor with the same acreage earns KSh 60 per fruit – simply because of the seedling they chose.

🥑 The 3 Main Avocado Varieties in Kenya & What They Pay

Variety Maturity Fruit Size Best Market Price Per Fruit

Hass 3-4 years Medium Export & high-end local KSh 30 – 60

Fuerte 4-5 years Large Local market, juice KSh 10 – 25

Pinkerton 3-4 years Long, medium-large Hotels, export KSh 25 – 45

Winner for profit? HASS – over 80% of Kenya's avocado exports are Hass. Why?
✅ Longer shelf life
✅ Tougher skin (less bruising during transport)
✅ Rich, nutty flavor preferred internationally
✅ Higher price per kilogram

💰 What 1 Acre of Hass Avocado Can Earn You
Trees per acre: 100 (8m x 8m spacing)

Average yield per mature tree: 500 fruits

Total fruits per acre: 50,000

Local market price (conservative): KSh 25 per fruit

Annual revenue: KSh 1.25 million

💡 Export market pays 2-3x more for Grade A fruits.

🌱 How to Plant Avocado Seedlings (Step by Step)
Dig a hole – 60cm x 60cm x 60cm

Prepare soil mix – Topsoil + well-decomposed manure (2:1 ratio)

Plant carefully – Same depth as nursery bag. Never bury the graft union (the swollen part near the base)

Mulch – Use dry grass, coffee husks, or wood chips

Water – Every 2-3 days for first 3 months, then weekly

Spacing – 7m x 7m to 10m x 10m depending on variety

🧪 Soil & Climate Requirements
Factor Requirement
Soil pH 5.5 – 6.5 (slightly acidic)
Drainage Critical – avocados die in waterlogged soil
Temperature 15°C – 28°C
Altitude 1,000 – 2,000 metres above sea level
Rainfall 1,000 – 1,500 mm/year

🗺️ Best Regions in Kenya to Grow Avocados
✅ Central Kenya: Muranga, Kiambu, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Maragua
✅ Eastern: Meru, Embu, Machakos, Tharaka Nithi
✅ Rift Valley: Nakuru, Eldoret, Bomet, Kericho
✅ Western: Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga
✅ Nairobi: Works well in large pots or backyards

❌ 4 Mistakes That Kill Avocado Profits
Buying uncertified seedlings – You may wait 5-7 years for little or no fruit

Planting in poor drainage – Root rot (Phytophthora) is the #1 killer

Overwatering mature trees – Avocados need less water than you think

Ignoring pests – Thrips and false codling moth destroy fruits

✅ Why Farmers Trend Ltd Nurseries?
At Farmers Trend Ltd, we don't just sell seedlings – we set you up for profit.

🌱 Grafted, certified, disease-resistant seedlings
🌱 Early fruiting (Hass improved gives fruits in 2-3 years)
🌱 Adapted for Muranga & Nairobi climates
🌱 Free agronomy support after purchase
🌱 Two convenient locations

📞 Call / WhatsApp: [phone]
📧 Email: [email protected]

#AvocadoFarmingKE #HassAvocadoKenya #FarmersTrendSeedlings #GrowForExport #HighValueHorticulture #FarmingIsBusiness

[Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) @KenyaBankers]

Kenyans are currently paying more income tax as individuals than companies pay in corporate tax.

PAYE currently stands at up to 35%, compared to 30% corporate tax, leaving workers with less take-home pay.

The proposed 5% PAYE reduction would help correct the imbalance, ease pressure on households, and improve disposable income for workers.

A fairer tax system should support both workers and economic growth.

#BeyondBanking

[Deacon paul🇻🇦 @PaulOgbonnayaO1]

Act of Contrition

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love.

I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.

[SIS ADA🧕🏾 @chiamaka___o]

On this Solemnity of Pentecost,

let us remember the beautiful gifts the Holy Spirit wants to give us!

The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit are special graces given to every baptized and confirmed Catholic to help us live holy lives and grow closer to God.

Here they are:

1️⃣ Wisdom – Helps us see the world from God’s perspective and value what truly matters.
2️⃣ Understanding – Gives us insight into divine truths and deeper knowledge of our faith.
3️⃣ Counsel (Right Judgment) – Helps us make good decisions and choose what is right.
4️⃣ Fortitude (Courage) – Gives us strength to do what is right, even when it’s difficult.
5️⃣ Knowledge – Helps us see things as they really are and recognize God’s presence in creation.
6️⃣ Piety (Reverence) – Fills us with love and respect for God and makes us desire to worship Him.
7️⃣ Fear of the Lord (Wonder and Awe) – Fills us with holy awe and helps us avoid sin out of love for God.

Why Are These Gifts So Important?

In today’s world filled with confusion, fear, and moral darkness, we cannot rely on our own strength alone. The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit are essential because they transform us from within and make us more like Jesus.

They help us overcome sin and weakness, guide us in making daily decisions according to God’s will, and strengthen the Church so we can become powerful witnesses of the Gospel. Above all, these gifts bring true peace, joy, and holiness into our lives.

🙏 Come Holy Spirit —Fill us with Your gifts! Grant us Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord.

Which of the 7 Gifts do you need the most in your life right now? Share below 👇

#Pentecost #CatholicX

[Philip Etale @EtalePhilip]

God Willing, we shall be there

[Philip Etale @EtalePhilip]

#GoodDay

[Philip Etale @EtalePhilip]

#GoodDay

[Mumias Sugar @mumiassugar2021]

Farmers, Mumias Sugar is back! After a four-week maintenance break, the factory resumes operations tomorrow, & it’s time to harvest, haul, & get paid. The machines are ready, and the demand is there—so get ready to turn your hard work into sweet returns. #NaturalKenyanSweetness

[Lucho C.M. @luisc62]

@JMRaasch The plane is taxiing on the runway, surely it will have its turbines off, there would not be so much noise

[kmtv kenya @kmtvkenya_c2]

mbadi clashes with sifuna and ruth odinga over odm leadership #kmtv #kyengomediatv

[Uncle Sam @Sam_The_Uncle]

Both The current and future owner of KPC (Kenya Pipeline) 🫡.

[Renson Shihaji. @shihajir]

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[🇺🇲MAGA Don FAFO🇺🇸 @eagle33655]

I am for waiting for the day you’re no longer President.
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Not because we’re tired of you. The opposite. Because you deserve to go home. You deserve quiet mornings. You deserve to sit on your own porch without the weight of 330 million people sitting on your shoulders. You deserve your family back. You deserve peace.
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You didn’t have to do any of this.
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You had the money.
You had the name.
You had the life most men only dream about.
You could’ve spent the rest of your days golfing, traveling, watching your grandkids grow up.
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Instead you stepped into a fire that nearly cost you your Life.
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They mocked you. They sued you. They raided your home. They tried to bankrupt you. They tried to lock you up. They dragged your wife and kids through the mud. They put a bullet through your ear and you got up with your fist in the air and kept going saying " Fight Fight Fight "
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For what?
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For us. Regular people. Truck drivers. Welders. Waitresses. Roughnecks. Farmers. Single moms working two jobs. Grandparents on a fixed income watching the country they built get handed away.
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You didn’t owe us a thing. And you gave us everything.
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You risked your name. Your legacy. Your safety. Your family’s safety. Your brand. Your freedom. All of it. So this country could have one more shot at being what it was supposed to be." GREAT AGAIN "
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And the truth nobody wants to admit?
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We didn’t deserve a President like you.
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A nation this divided, this ungrateful, this asleep at the wheel didn’t earn a man willing to bleed for it. But God sent you anyway. And I’ll thank Him for that until the day I die. 🙏
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So when the day finally comes that you walk away from that desk, I hope you sleep good. I hope your wife laughs again without looking over her shoulder. I hope your kids breathe easy. I hope you golf till the sun goes down and nobody bothers you for nothing.
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You earned every bit of it.
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Thank you, Mr. President. From a humble man in Florida who prays 🙏 for you every day
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God bless you. God bless your family. And God Bless 🙏 the United States of America. 🇺🇸