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Joel Mutai, Regulatory and Liaison Manager aak-GROW during the sensitization meeting at the Malaba border/Photo Courtesy

Stakeholders call for stronger laws to protect farmers against counterfeit farm pesticides

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Agrochemical companies and the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), with other agencies have called for stronger laws to protect farmers against illegal pest control products in the country. Speaking during the campaign run to sensitized farmers on the safe use of legal pesticides, the stakeholders underscored that using illegal pest control products not only harms…

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Over 100 Uasin Gishu MSMEs informed on business support opportunities

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Over 100 Micro and Small Enterprises entrepreneurs from Turbo Sub County, Uasin Gishu have been trained on business policies so as to empower them with knowledge on existing regulations and support services. The program manned  by the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) aims to foster a more informed, compliant, and competitive MSME ecosystem in…

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CAK CEO Daniel Marube (l) and Vincent Marangu/Photo Courtesy

Cooperatives urged to expand credit provision to members to enhance capital retention

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Cooperatives have been asked to expand credit provision to members and fast-track strategies to enhance capital retention to enable them be productive. Director-In-Charge of the Cooperative Banking Division at the Cooperative Bank of Kenya, Vincent Marangu  said the loan provision to members in the Sacco subsector currently stands at between 10 per cent and 11…

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1 / 1 – Kenya Seed Company Chairperson Wangui Ngirici addreasing the press/Photo by John Kamau

Stakeholders push for better business environment to boost SMEs growth and jobs

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The government has been urged to establish a more supportive environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enable them to thrive and contribute to national economic growth. During an award ceremony organized by Starbrands, stakeholders from various sectors called for lower taxes, including a review of stamp duty charges, saying the move would ease…

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Gov’t assures Kakamega residents of direct benefits from Ksh683 billion gold

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The government has moved to reassure residents of Kakamega County that the recently confirmed Ksh683 billion gold discovery will bring meaningful economic benefits to local communities. British firm Shanta Gold Limited had confirmed the new billions gold discovery at its Isulu-Bushiangala underground project in Kakamega County. Addressing journalists in Kakamega, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura outlined…

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NBA to open two new offices to boost GMO monitoring and surveillance

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The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has announced plans to open two new border offices as it intensifies monitoring and surveillance of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) products across the Country. Speaking during new staff capacity building exercise at KALRO Kandara, acting Chief Executive Officer Nehemiah Ngetich said the new will be in Moyale and Isebania. “In…

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Late Eric Kimunguyi Chief Executive Officer of Aaak Grow CropLife Kenya/Photo Courtesy

Agricultural sector mourns Aak-Grow/CropLife Kenya CEO Eric Kimunguyi

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The agricultural fraternity in Kenya is mourning the sudden death of Eric Kimunguyi, the Chief Executive Officer of Aaak-Grow/CropLife Kenya, who passed away after a short illness. Industry leaders have paid glowing tribute to Kimunguyi, praising his leadership, integrity, and unwavering dedication to promoting sustainable and science-driven agriculture across the country. In a statement, Aak-Grow/CropLife…

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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti awards a cheque to Kambusu Farmers Coffee Society at Kasinga on November 17,2025./Photo by Stephen Muthini

Machakos County revamps coffee sector with Ksh45 Million grant to Coffee Societies

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Machakos County is revamping its coffee sector after Governor Wavinya Ndeti championed a transformative investment under the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP). Five coffee cooperative societies in the region have received a major boost with over Ksh 45 million in grants to revamp and modernize their operations. The beneficiary societies include Kasinga Farmers…

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KALRO, Korean gov’t partner for technological pests control in Machakos

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The Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), and the Korean government are working together on a programme to manage pests by developing technologies and management practices that resolve modern pest challenges in Machakos County. The technologies are geared towards enabling farmers to lose less produce to pests that have been ravaging crops and damaging yields…

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National Taxpayers Association (NTA) in a meeting with Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries/Photo Courtesy

Senate committee, taxpayers group seek stronger oversight in agriculture sector

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The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries has held a consultative meeting with the National Taxpayers Association (NTA) to explore avenues for enhancing accountability, transparency and value for money in Kenya’s agriculture sector. The session brought together senators and officials from the NTA to discuss practical ways of strengthening public participation and oversight…

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