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Governor Ndeti pushes Machakos agriculture revival for jobs

Sacco ReviewOctober 5, 202604 mins

Machakos County steps up efforts to revive agriculture and expand economic opportunities Farmers and fish producers set to receive greater support to boost food and incomes County government backs a local co-operative to improve services and strengthen operations Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has stressed the importance of reviving the county’s agricultural sector as part of…

Coffee farmers get four marketing channels under new law

Sacco ReviewOctober 3, 202605 mins

Coffee farmers gain more options for marketing their produce under the new law New regulations seek to improve payments and access to coffee markets Kirinyaga reports growth in coffee production as county support continues Kenya’s coffee sector is entering a new phase under the Coffee Act 2026, with farmers set to have more options in…

Murang’a sets pace in production of organic fertiliser

Sacco ReviewOctober 3, 202605 mins

Murang’a turns market waste into organic fertiliser through a private partnership Waste processing creates jobs while reducing the county’s refuse management costs Farmers and other agricultural players emerge as key markets for the fertiliser The prudent use of the Mitumbiri Sanitary Landfill by the Murang’a County Government has led to the production of quality organic…

Rukuriri leads KTDA factories in tea bonus payout list

Sacco ReviewOctober 3, 202605 mins

Tea farmers react to varying bonus payouts across KTDA factories East Rift factories record declines while some West Rift factories post lower returns Farmers seek explanations on tea industry performance and bonus calculations The factories that led in the tea bonus declaration, as farmers raise concerns over the reduced payment compared to the absorption rate…

Kirinyaga coffee stakeholders seek stronger collaboration

Sacco ReviewOctober 2, 202605 mins

Kirinyaga coffee stakeholders push for closer cooperation across the value chain Farmers are being urged to strengthen their role through cooperative societies Research and quality planting materials take centre stage in coffee sector discussions More than 2,000 coffee farmers and other industry players gathered in Kirinyaga County to mark International Coffee Day 2026. Stakeholders called…

Tana River farmers get storage kits and irrigation pumps

Sacco ReviewOctober 2, 202603 mins

Farmers in Tana River are set to receive new equipment to support production The package combines irrigation tools with technology to protect harvested grain Support targets vetted farmer groups and cooperatives across four wards Tana River farmers will receive grain storage equipment and irrigation pumps under a county programme meant to cut harvest losses and…

Kagwe unveils digital farming push as 8.9m farmers register

Sacco ReviewOctober 1, 202604 mins

Government expands its digital push to improve farm management and service delivery Soil health, climate pressures and post-harvest losses remain key agricultural challenges New partnerships target technology adoption, livestock production and export growth Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has unveiled a digital farming push, with 8.9 million farmers now registered nationwide. Speaking at the…

Sugarcane workers threaten strike over unpaid Sh2.7bn

Sacco ReviewOctober 1, 202607 mins

Sugarcane workers issue a fresh warning over delayed payments Union says unresolved dues could disrupt operations in the sector Millers urged to prepare as workers weigh industrial action Sugarcane plantation workers have given the government until Wednesday to release Ksh2.7 billion in dues or risk a strike. The Kenya Sugarcane Plantation Workers Union has warned…

New dawn for farmers as State picks 10 irrigation schemes

Sacco ReviewOctober 1, 202604 mins

Government moves to transform irrigation schemes into commercial farming hubs Farmers set to gain stronger links to buyers and financial services New approach targets production challenges affecting agricultural value chains The government has picked 10 irrigation schemes for a pilot programme to raise farm output, cut post-harvest losses and link farmers to markets. The selected…

Tea factories declare lower bonuses for 2025/2026 season

Sacco ReviewSeptember 30, 202603 mins

Tea factories declare lower bonuses for the 2025/2026 season Farmer payouts vary widely across factories Some factories announce bonuses of less than Ksh 20 per kilo Tea farmers are set to receive a low bonus in the month following the declaration of the much awaited payment for the 2025/2026 year. The payment reflects a reduction…