Nairobi suburbs record three year low in land price growth
Land price growth in Nairobi suburbs has slowed to its weakest pace in three years. Several previously strong-performing locations recorded slower appreciation or outright price declines. Treasury bills are emerging as stronger competitors to land investment in several satellite towns. Land price growth in Nairobi’s suburbs slowed to a three year low in the third…
Coffee auction fetches Sh932m as AB grade leads
Nairobi Coffee Exchange recorded higher prices and sales value compared with the previous auction. Grade AB dominated trading, while an AB lot from Kiangombe secured the highest price. Certified coffee attracted better prices than uncertified lots, highlighting the value of quality standards. Buyers paid US$7.17 million, or Ksh932 million, for 1,192,242 kilogrammes of coffee at…
Sacco leaders follow proceedings during the 5th KETSA Annual Leaders Workshop in Mombasa./ courtesy
KETSA five-day workshop in Mombasa focuses on innovation
KETSA leaders are exploring new ways to expand Sacco services beyond traditional savings and lending. Industry experts are examining how artificial intelligence and innovation could reshape Sacco operations. Attracting younger members and building new revenue streams are key issues at the Mombasa workshop. Kenya Teachers Sacco Association (KETSA) opened its five-day Leaders Workshop in Mombasa…
Gov’t procures 15 million bags of fertiliser ahead of rains
Government has increased preparations to ensure fertiliser supplies ahead of the upcoming rainy seasons. More than 8.9 million registered farmers are targeted under the subsidised input programme. Farmers yet to join the programme have been urged to complete registration to access the inputs. The government has procured 15 million 50 kilogramme bags of fertiliser ahead…
Anthrax confirmed in cattle in two Kakamega sub-counties
Kakamega has confirmed anthrax infections in cattle in two sub-counties. Farmers have been urged to vaccinate livestock and avoid unnecessary animal movements. County authorities have stepped up surveillance and vaccination efforts to contain the outbreak. Anthrax has been confirmed in cattle in Kisa North ward of Khwisero Sub-county and Malinya area of Ikolomani Sub-county, Kakamega…
KTDA tea earnings dip to Sh968.68m in Mombasa auction
KTDA factories recorded lower earnings as tea volumes declined at the latest Mombasa auction. Githongo, Mununga and Kinoro led the price rankings among participating factories. Strong buyer participation offered some support amid changing auction volumes and regional price differences. Factories run by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) earned Ksh968.68 million at the latest Mombasa…
Gov’t backs integrated farming to lift farmer incomes
Integrated farming is offering small-scale farmers new ways to maximise limited land and resources. Busia farmers are demonstrating how improved poultry housing and biosecurity can reduce losses. Government efforts to diversify agriculture are opening new opportunities in poultry, fish farming and cocoa production. The government is promoting an integrated farming model that could transform small-scale…
NGCS and Government Representatives During the multi-agency field verification visit to the facility led by State Department for National Government Coordination Legal Advisor Dan Ameyo at the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) Bungoma Silo Complex
Bungoma NCPB depot distributes subsidised fertiliser worth sh3.09 billion under E-Voucher Programme
The government’s subsidised fertiliser programme has distributed nearly 1.26 million bags of farm inputs worth KSh3.09 billion through the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) Bungoma Silo Complex since 2023, highlighting the growing uptake of the E-Voucher Inputs System among farmers in Western Kenya. The figures were revealed during a multi-agency field verification visit to…
EACC director preventive services Vincent Okongo with the national chairperson of the national county public service boards forum chairperson Dr Cecilia Ngetich./ courtesy
EACC audit flags Sh5.9bn irregular payroll payments
EACC has raised concerns over weaknesses in government payroll records and verification systems. County human resource practices have come under scrutiny over recruitment, promotions and staff accountability. The commission has urged county governments to strengthen payroll controls and close loopholes exposing public funds to abuse. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has revealed that the…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe-Photo|Courtesy
AFA invites public input on proposed horticultural rules
AFA is seeking industry views before introducing changes to horticultural regulations. Farmers and traders have 14 days to submit written recommendations on the proposed rules. County-level consultations are scheduled to bring stakeholders together in December. The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has invited farmers, traders and other stakeholders to comment on proposed horticultural regulations. The…
