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Bura Irrigation Scheme expands into sugarcane farming

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 202603 mins

The Bura Irrigation Scheme in Tana River County is adding sugarcane to its crops, with officials saying early results point to strong yields. The move widens what the scheme grows, which has traditionally been rice, rather than replacing it. Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said the area’s agro-climatic conditions favour sugar production. The cane…

Unga Sacco to celebrate 50 years of service to members

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 202603 mins

Unga Sacco Society Limited will mark its 50th anniversary with a celebration on Saturday, November 7, 2026, honouring five decades of service to its members. The event will be held at Verona Hotel from 5:00 PM. Established in 1976, the Sacco began as an employer-based cooperative. Its purpose was to provide reliable and affordable financial…

Kipchimchim opens Africa’s premier green orthodox tea plant

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 202603 mins

Kipchimchim Group has opened the Sangalo Green Tea Factory in Nandi County, dedicated to green orthodox tea processing. The factory has a daily processing capacity of more than 70,000kg of green leaf. The investment is expected to expand premium market access for farmers, create jobs and support local economic growth. Kipchimchim Group has unveiled the…

Irrigation push targets 1.5 million acres to cut imports

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 202605 mins

The government is targeting 1.5 million acres under irrigation to boost food production and reduce imports. Galana-Kulalu and the proposed Galana-Athi Dam are among the projects expected to expand irrigation coverage. Kenya spends an estimated Ksh560 billion annually on food imports as the government seeks to strengthen local production. The government has stepped up plans…

Coffee auction in Nairobi fetches Ksh870 million in Sale 5

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 202604 mins

Nairobi Coffee Exchange Sale 05 generated approximately Ksh870 million from 18,338 bags sold. A 50kg bag fetched a season-high USD387, while AA grade recorded the highest average price of USD334.28. Alliance Berries Limited led marketing agents by volume, while Ibero Kenya topped buyers with 3,773 bags. A single 50kg bag of Kenyan coffee sold for…

NEMA warns traders of Ksh4m fine over banned plastic bags

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 2026November 4, 202605 mins

NEMA has seized 4,995 banned plastic carrier bags and arrested two traders in Embu. The traders face fines of up to Ksh4 million or imprisonment of up to four years if convicted. NEMA has warned businesses to comply with the 2024 plastic packaging regulations as enforcement continues. Two traders in Embu town now face a…

Homa Bay approves Sacco grants, Rodi Kopany land plan

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 202603 mins

Homa Bay County has approved grants to agricultural Saccos to strengthen farmer organisations. The county has cleared funding for Sustainable Land Management programmes and participation in a 14-county economic initiative. Rodi Kopany Town is set to get a new land use plan to guide its urban development. Homa Bay County will issue grants to agricultural…

Namanga traders demand repeal of new cargo insurance rules

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 202603 mins

Importers moving goods through the Namanga One Stop Border Post must now buy their marine cargo insurance from local insurers licensed by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), and many of them want the rule gone. The requirement, which the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is enforcing, has left traders and clearing agents calling on the government…

Nakuru farmers to get digital farming support via FarmerChat

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 202604 mins

Nakuru County has partnered with Digital Green Foundation to expand digital agricultural advisory services. FarmerChat will provide women and young people with farming advice and market-driven agricultural information. IFPRI will conduct a study to assess the platform’s impact on farming practices and productivity. Farmers in Nakuru County are set to gain easier access to agricultural…

KRA guard charged over theft of cigarettes worth Sh22.8m

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 202605 mins

A KRA security guard faces charges over the disappearance of seized cigarettes from a warehouse. His arrest at JKIA followed an attempt to leave the country for Qatar. A separate ethanol seizure in Kabarnet has resulted in charges against another suspect. A security guard attached to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) in Eldoret has been…