Coffee farmers yesterday at Kakuyuni Farmers Cooperative Society in kangundo Sub-county, during distribution exercise of thousands of high-yielding coffee seedlings. PHOTO| Gastone Valusi
New KPCU distributes coffee seedlings to Kangundo farmers
New KPCU has distributed thousands of coffee seedlings to farmers in Kangundo to support the revival of coffee production in Lower Eastern. Kakuyuni Farmers Cooperative Society is targeting more than 50,000 seedlings as production recovers from previous lows. The union plans to distribute 20,000 seedlings by the end of the financial year as part of…
A Kirima Dairy worker attends to milk processing at the society’s factory in Kerugoya. PHOTO| courtesy
Kirima Dairy raises milk prices for farmers from November
Kirima Dairy Co-operative Society will pay farmers between Ksh56 and Ksh58 per litre of milk delivered from November 1, 2026. The payment rate will depend on the delivery point, with cooling centre deliveries attracting the highest price. The society says the new rates reflect its commitment to rewarding farmers and ensuring timely payments. Dairy farmers…
US seizes $750,000 crypto from Kenyan in student aid fraud
More than $750,000 in cryptocurrency has been seized from an account linked to a Kenyan national. The investigation has uncovered thousands of suspicious accounts within America’s student aid system. Kenyan agencies are working with US investigators as the international probe widens. The American investigation has moved beyond identifying suspects to targeting the financial infrastructure allegedly…
Why should retired teachers struggle to access Sacco funds?
Retired teachers should be able to access their legitimate Sacco savings and entitlements without unnecessary delays or uncertainty, according to Hillary Muhalya. Muhalya argues that retirement does not end teachers’ financial responsibilities, with medical bills, school fees and family support remaining major expenses. He calls on Sacco management to strengthen transparency, provide accurate financial statements…
Nine face Ksh260m conspiracy charge at Eco-Pillar Sacco
Nine individuals are facing charges over an alleged financial scheme involving a major Sacco. The case involves allegations of manipulated transactions, fictitious loans and unauthorised withdrawals. The accused are out on cash bail as the prosecution prepares to present its case. Nine people face a charge of conspiracy to defraud Eco-Pillar Sacco Society Limited of…
Parliamentary committee on agriculture chairman John Mutunga, also Tigania West MP (in white) and Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi (in coloured shirt) with other committee members when they chaired the Malava constituency public participation on the Crops Law amendment bill 2026. PHOTO| Wakhungu Andanje
Western Kenya cane farmers reject Crops Laws Amendment Bill
Cane farmers have issued a political warning to President William Ruto and Western region MPs over proposed changes to the sugar sector. The farmers have rejected a proposed law that would transfer key financial powers from the Kenya Sugar Board to another state agency. They are demanding the election of the board’s directors before Parliament…
Co-operatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya addresses delegates during Stima DT Sacco’s Annual Delegates Conference in Mombasa. PHOTO| courtesy
Oparanya challenges Stima SACCO to protect members’ savings
Oparanya has urged Stima Sacco to strengthen financial controls as its asset base expands. The cooperative’s growth ambitions have drawn calls for greater accountability and prudent lending. Digital investment and cybersecurity remain central to plans to improve member services. Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has challenged Stima DT SACCO to strengthen accountability, tighten financial controls…
Zone 5 tea farmers demand subsidised fertiliser allocation
Zone 5 tea farmers want inclusion in the subsidised fertiliser programme to reduce production costs. Growers say fertiliser prices have risen beyond the government-set rate, threatening yields and earnings. Suppliers are demanding payment for fertiliser delivered to tea factories, adding pressure to the sector. Tea farmers in Zone 5 are asking the government to include…
Farmers display coffee seedlings distributed by New Kenya Planters’ Cooperative Union (New KPCU) to support coffee farming and boost production in five counties. PHOTO| courtesy
New KPCU seedling drive boosts coffee revival in five counties
New KPCU is expanding access to coffee seedlings through cooperative societies in five counties. Several cooperatives have received thousands of seedlings to support new and existing farmers. The drive aims to raise national coffee production and strengthen farmers’ incomes. The New Kenya Planters’ Cooperative Union (New KPCU) has intensified efforts to revive Kenya’s coffee sector…
TBK Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Willy Mutai
Tea Board halts levy on tea trade after High Court order
The Tea Board of Kenya has suspended collection of the tea levy following a High Court order. The suspension covers tea imports and exports and will remain in force pending further court directions. Traders must continue complying with other licensing, registration, quality and customs requirements. The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has stopped collecting the…
