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Gov’t backs construction of high rise buildings in Kiambu to Safeguard farmland

Sacco ReviewJuly 6, 202604 mins

The government has urged investors to prioritize vertical developments in Kiambu County to curb the rapid loss of agricultural land to residential construction. Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industrialization Lee Kinyanjui made the call during a signing ceremony at Tatu City marking a foreign direct investment from Saudi Arabia’s Mabani Aljazeera Holding Group into…

Kericho avocado aggregation centre approved for completion, set to benefit 2,000 farmers

Sacco ReviewJuly 3, 202607 mins

A gov’t inspection team cleared the Telanet aggregation centre in Kericho for completion, confirming the contractor met required standards and paving the way for a facility that will serve as a collection, storage, grading and value‑addition hub for avocados. Once operational, the centre will support about 2,000 farmers, with leaders urging incentives for tree planting…

CS Mbadi credits government reforms for reviving local sugar industry

Sacco ReviewJuly 3, 202603 mins

Treasury CS John Mbadi says government reforms have revived local sugar production, urging policies to lower consumer costs, protect farmers from cheap imports, and highlighting initiatives like the Hustler Fund and Nyota Programme to support small businesses. Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi has credited government reforms in the sugar industry with reviving local production,…

Thieves raid Kangundo coffee factory, steal 70 bags worth millions

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 202604 mins

Thieves armed with pangas attacked guards, tied them up, and stole over 70 bags of coffee worth millions, along with a water pump. Factory manager John Muli Kaloki urged police to intensify patrols and investigations, while calling on area MP Fabian Kyule to help farmers recover from the heavy losses. A night raid at Unywani…

Kenya losing billions to raw export loopholes, says CS Kagwe

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 202605 mins

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has said Kenya continues to lose billions of shillings in potential revenue by exporting raw agricultural produce instead of value-added products, leaving foreign countries to earn the highest returns through processing, packaging, and branding. Speaking on Wednesday, July 1, during the World Food Prize Foundation Dialogue Next Forum, Kagwe criticised…

Kenya launches KSh1.081 trillion plan to transform agriculture sector

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 202604 mins

Kenya has unveiled a KSh1.081 trillion National Agri-food Systems Investment Plan (NASIP), a bold five-year blueprint designed to modernize agriculture, strengthen food security, and drive rural economic growth, covering the period 2026 to 2030. The plan was officially launched during the opening of the Financing Agri Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) Summit in Nairobi, marking a…

Rice production to surge as Bunyala Irrigation Project reaches 62 pc completion

Sacco ReviewJune 29, 202605 mins

Kenya’s drive to enhance food production and strengthen national food security is set to gain momentum, with the expansion of the Bunyala Irrigation Scheme under the Lower Nzoia Irrigation Project now 62 per cent complete. Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo said the government is making significant investments in production agriculture,…

Sugarcane farmers urge president Ruto to act against cartels blocking sector reforms

Sacco ReviewJune 27, 202604 mins

Sugarcane farmers from the Nyanza region have called on President William Ruto to intervene decisively in the sugar industry, accusing entrenched cartels of undermining reforms and exploiting growers. The farmers, through the Kenya Sugarcane Growers Association, warned that recent gains in the sector risk being eroded unless the government cracks down on vested interests. Speaking…

Meru County enforces miraa promotion Act as MCDIC targets brokers and illegal traders

Sacco ReviewJune 27, 202606 mins

Meru County has officially rolled out the implementation of the Miraa Promotion Act, 2026, a landmark law designed to regulate one of the region’s most lucrative cash crops. The legislation, developed in partnership with stakeholders across the miraa value chain, is now operational countywide and seeks to streamline trade, protect farmers from exploitation, and ensure…

Kenyan Purple Tea Wins Premium Recognition in Paris Market

Sacco ReviewJune 24, 202603 mins

Kenya’s purple tea has made a striking debut in France, where consumers, tea experts, and industry stakeholders have ranked it among premium beverages due to its rare antioxidant composition and limited supply. The entry into the Paris market marks a significant milestone for Kenya’s specialty tea industry, positioning the crop as a luxury product on…