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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addresses residents. Photo Courtesy.

Hurry the passing of Cooperatives Bill into law, Gachagua tells Parliament

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on the Parliament to fast-track the passing of the Cooperatives Bill into law to streamline the cooperative societies sector. “The problem that we have regarding coffee, tea, dairy milk and other cash crops is governance in our societies. I want to call upon our MPs and Senators to quicken…

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Agriculture CS Dr Andrew Karanja (second left), cuts a cake to celebrate the launch of the AFA Strategic Plan.

Agriculture and food authority launches 2023-2027 strategic plan

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) yesterday launched its Strategic Plan 2023-2027 which will serve as a blueprint as they chart their course toward sustainable agriculture, food security and economic prosperity. The five-year plan, which will provide a roadmap anchored to its mandate as stipulated in the Agriculture and Food Authority Act No. 13 of…

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Nyeri County government officials with ASK team in Nyeri. Photo Courtesy.

Nyeri ready to host ASK show, branch manager affirms

The Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Nyeri County Branch Manager Amos Kirui has affirmed that the county is keen to successfully host the upcoming 56th Central Kenya ASK Show. Speaking yesterday during the inspection of Kabiruini Showgrounds where the event will be held, Kirui revealed that all preparations were done and expressed optimism that that…

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Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development CS, Andrew Mwihia Karanja, inaugurates the first International Seed Quality Conference. Photo Courtesy.

Agriculture CS urges development of strategies to improve seed quality

The Cabinet Secretary (CS), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Andrew Mwihia Karanja, has urged agriculture stakeholders and organizations to develop strategies to improve the quality of seeds to enable them to withstand climate variability. Speaking while inaugurating the first International Seed Quality Conference at the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) headquarters in Nairobi…

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PS Susan Mang'eni being received by the Kenyan High Commissioner to India Amb. Peter Manyiri in New Delhi.

PS Mang’eni on tour to explore partnerships with Indian MSMEs

The Principal Secretary (PS) to the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, Susan Auma Mang’eni, is in India for the three-day India Africa Business Conclave organized by the Confederation of Indian Industries. In an announcement made on her official X (formerly Twitter) account seen by Sacco Review, Mang’eni said that she…

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Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hassan Joho

Kisumu fishermen to be trained on modern fish farming

Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hassan Joho has directed ministry officials to start identifying fish landing sites and fishermen to be trained on modern methods of fish farming. Joho said it is incumbent upon the government to enlighten fisherfolk on evolving fishing methods which will go a long way in easing pressures exerted…

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Kilifi County Department of Agriculture and Crops Chief Officer Teddy Yawa (left) during the distribution of hand pumps to farmers. Photo Courtesy

Kilifi farmers urged to use irrigation methods to boost food production

The Chief Officer at the Department of Agriculture and Crops in Kilifi County has urged farmers to employ irrigation methods to beef up the production of food. Speaking during the distribution of hand pumps and dam liners recently in Tezo, Kilifi North, Officer Teddy Yawa said that farmers should desist from over-dependence on rainfall as…

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Former nominated MCA Betty Kinya addressing residents at Tutua market.

Farmers urged to join cooperatives as Cotton farming gains momentum

Farmers in Ruiri Rwarera, Buuri East sub-county have been urged to join Cotton cooperative societies in the area so as to benefit from BT Cotton seedling distribution initiative ahead of the planting season. Former nominated MCA in the Meru County Assembly Betty Kinya Kiambati disclosed that the area is rich in black cotton, the type…

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Co-op Bank Managing Director, Gideon Muriuki. Photo Courtesy.

Co-op Bank half-year net profit soars to Ksh13 billion

Co-operative Bank of Kenya’s (Co-op Bank) net profit grew 7 per cent to Ksh12.99 billion for the half-year ending June 2024, driven by higher interest and non-interest income. The lender’s net earnings increased from Ksh12.14 billion reported during the same period last year. This growth was driven by a 10.7 per cent rise in net…

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Richard Nyakenogo (left) is gifted during the Ushirika Day celebrations in Kericho.

Embrace good governance for survival, Saccos leaders told

Savings and Credit Cooperative (Saccos) will survive hard times when leaders embrace good governance and transparent leadership. According to CIC General Manager, Cooperatives, Richard Nyakenogo, societies that are run in a transparent and accountable manner survive hard economic times and later prosper. Speaking in Kericho during this year’s Ushirika Day celebrations, he told Saccos leadership…

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