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99,000 tonnes of fertiliser ready for tea farmers nationwide

Sacco ReviewSeptember 8, 202604 mins

99,000 tonnes of subsidised fertiliser have been flagged off for tea farmers. Farmers will access the fertiliser at KSh2,000 per 50kg bag. KTDA has been urged to speed up distribution ahead of El Niño rains. A celebratory mood has greeted tea farmers across the country following the flagging off of the first consignment of 99,000…

Sugar sector rejects new Crops Bill financing proposals

Sacco ReviewSeptember 8, 202604 mins

Sugar stakeholders reject proposed changes to sector financing. Industry players warn KADCO could weaken accountability. MPs defend the plan as a solution to agriculture’s funding gaps. Sugar farmers and industry players have rejected proposed changes to how their sector is financed under the Crops Laws Amendment Bill, 2026. They told a National Assembly committee the…

Honey venture turns resilience into harvest for Masinga farmers

Sacco ReviewSeptember 5, 202606 mins

A new honey processing unit is opening fresh income opportunities for Masinga farmers. Women and youth are turning beekeeping into a promising source of livelihood. Support, better processing and market access are helping farmers earn more from honey. The Ndithini Community Development Association (NCDA) has launched a honey processing unit, turning resilience into opportunity and…

Kenya’s tea earns Sh795m at Mombasa auction amid dip in sales

Sacco ReviewSeptember 5, 202605 mins

KTDA tea earned Ksh795M this week down from Ksh917.6M due to pruning Top prices Mununga Ksh450/kg East and Sombogo Ksh350.88/kg West Kenya led volumes but Rwanda topped prices at $3.05 vs Kenya’s $2.26/kg Kenya’s tea has continued to dominate the Mombasa Tea Auction, with Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA)-managed factories selling produce worth Ksh795 million…

Gov’t unveils plan to unlock Coast’s farming potential

Sacco ReviewSeptember 4, 202608 mins

Government targets Coast’s untapped farming potential. Coconut, cashew and cotton value chains set for a boost. Dry spell drives fresh measures to protect milk supply. The Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to unlock the largely underutilised agricultural potential of Kenya’s Coast region, targeting Lamu, Tana River, Kwale, Kilifi and Taita Taveta counties for a…

Nambale farmers back proposed cotton ginnery

Sacco ReviewSeptember 3, 202603 mins

Nambale farmers back plans for a local cotton ginnery. Farmers say the project could create jobs and cut transport costs. County officials pledge technical support to boost cotton farming. The County Government of Busia, through the Department of Smart Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Blue Economy and Agribusiness on September 2, engaged cotton farmers and other stakeholders…

Busia, EASSI sign deal to boost women’s cross-border trade

Sacco ReviewSeptember 3, 202603 mins

Busia and EASSI strengthen efforts to support women in cross border trade. New partnership targets harassment and exploitation in the fish trade. Women traders are set to benefit from safer and more inclusive markets. The Busia County Government, through the Department of Strategic Partnerships, has formalised a 16-year relationship with the Eastern African Sub-Regional Support…

Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale 38 nets Sh783.02m total

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 202604 mins

Coffee growers earned a combined USD 6.05 million in Sale 38 at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. AB dominated volumes, while AA fetched the highest average price among major grades. New KPCU led marketing agents, handling nearly a third of the coffee sold. Kenyan coffee growers pocketed a combined USD 6.05 million after Sale 38 of…

Kiganda Coffee Estate earns Africa’s first green seal

Sacco ReviewSeptember 1, 2026September 1, 202605 mins

Kiganda Estate has secured Africa’s first Rainforest Alliance regenerative agriculture certification. The farm is using new practices to improve soil health, conserve water and manage pests. The certification could open new markets and strengthen returns for the estate. Kiganda Estate in Thika, Kiambu County, has become the first farm in Africa certified under the Rainforest…

Taita Taveta stakeholders map out agriculture priorities

Sacco ReviewSeptember 1, 202604 mins

Taita Taveta stakeholders have identified key areas to strengthen agriculture. Farmers called for more support in production and value addition. Officials urged a shift towards profitable, market driven farming. Agricultural stakeholders in Taita Taveta have identified priority interventions to boost farming and improve livelihoods. Agricultural stakeholders in Taita Taveta County have held a forum to…