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Kitui County Senator Enoch Wambua speaks during a Senate session on the Government’s preparedness to support farmers ahead of the anticipated El Niño rains. PHOTO| Courtesy

Senator Wambua presses for seed plan ahead of El Niño rains

Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua seeks clarity on the Government’s seed distribution plans ASAL farmers could use the expected rains to improve food and livestock production The Senator wants timely seeds, tree seedlings, pasture and extension support for farmers Kitui County Senator Enoch Wambua has questioned the Government’s readiness to get seeds and seedlings to farmers…

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A Kenya National Police DT Sacco official presents a gift to a police officer during the member outreach at Kajiado Police Station. PHOTO| courtesy

Kenya National Police DT Sacco steps up Kajiado outreach

Members across Kajiado engaged with Sacco teams during the outreach The exercise gave members a chance to raise questions and share feedback The institutions plan to continue taking member engagement closer to communities The Kenya National Police DT SACCO and Kenya Police Investment Co-operative have stepped up member engagement across Kajiado County as they seek…

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CS for Agriculture Mutahi Kagwe inspects livestock at the Bachuma National Livestock Quarantine Centre in Taita-Taveta County. PHOTO| Courtesy

Kenya bets on Bachuma hub to unlock livestock export markets

Bachuma centre is positioned to connect livestock farmers with international export markets County-backed investment plans aim to give farmers a stake in the livestock value chain Traceability and water infrastructure are being prioritised to support export readiness Taita-Taveta County has taken a major step toward transforming its livestock sector, with the handover of the Bachuma…

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Tea farmers await KTDA second bonus payment for 2025/26

Factory directors are set to review the year’s tea earnings before announcing the payout Farmers are bracing for a bonus shaped by market disruptions and rising costs Last year’s top-paying factories set a benchmark that growers will be watching closely The tea farmers expect their directors to declare bonus payments for the year 2025/2026, after…

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Farmers from Nakuru and Kirinyaga counties listen during a meeting on irrigation farming and the exchange of best practices. PHOTO| Courtesy

Nakuru farmers visit Kirinyaga to learn irrigation success

Nakuru farmers tour Kirinyaga irrigation schemes for practical lessons Peer exchange highlights ways to improve farm productivity Farmers learn how to manage and sustain irrigation projects Farmers from Nakuru County have been taken on a practical learning journey to Kirinyaga to see how successful irrigation schemes are run and how they can turn irrigation infrastructure…

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Leaders hold a bamboo seedling during the Bamboo Expo and World Bamboo Day celebrations at Meru University of Science and Technology. PHOTO| courtesy

Bamboo growing key to boosting incomes, says KEFRI

KEFRI urges Kenyans to embrace bamboo farming Bamboo highlighted as an emerging income and enterprise opportunity Stakeholders call for stronger support for bamboo value addition Kenyans have been challenged by stakeholders to embrace the planting of the bamboo tree owing to its economic, social and environmental benefits to the community and country. Led by the…

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Boresha Sacco leaders cut a cake during the Sacco’s golden jubilee celebrations marking 50 years of service in the South Rift region. PHOTO| courtesy

Boresha Sacco marks golden jubilee milestone

Boresha Sacco celebrates 50 years of service in South Rift Golden jubilee marks journey from modest beginnings to Tier-One status Sacco outlines digital and agricultural finance priorities for next decade Boresha Sacco has held celebrations to mark its golden jubilee, closing out 50 years of service in the South Rift region. The Deposit-Taking Sacco, headquartered…

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Outgoing IG Sacco Chief Executive Officer CPA Peter Vuhyah (left) hands over office to incoming CEO Mary Awino (right) during the leadership transition at the Sacco’s head office in Kakamega. PHOTO| Godfrey Wamalwa

IG Sacco completes handover to new CEO Mary Awino

IG Sacco ushers in new chief executive officer Mary Awino takes over after Peter Vuhyah’s long tenure New leadership begins with focus on continuity and member service IG Sacco has effected a leadership change following the formal handover of office from outgoing Chief Executive Officer CPA Peter Vuhyah to Mary Awino. The transition took place…

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State Department for Industry Principal Secretary Dr. Juma Mukhwana speaks during a presser.- PHOTO| Courtesy

Govt to invest Sh150m in cassava processing equipment at Nasewa

Government allocates Ksh150 million for cassava processing equipment Nasewa CAIP targets value addition and new jobs for farmers Parliamentary committee calls for faster completion of the project The Government will invest Ksh150 million to equip the Nasewa County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) in Busia County with cassava starch and flour processing machinery as part…

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