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Gov’t moves to revive tea sector as KTDA firms up fertiliser transport plan

Sacco ReviewJuly 23, 2026July 23, 202608 mins

Gov’t says reforms are underway to tackle high taxes, poor roads, pests, diseases and price volatility affecting tea farmers, while urging continued production. Mudavadi says Mudete Tea Factory serves about 12,000 farmers and has transformed livelihoods, as leaders call for more factories, lower taxes and better rural roads. KTDA has procured 99,000 metric tonnes of…

Nairobi set to host East Africa’s largest livestock exposition in September

Sacco ReviewJuly 23, 202605 mins

Nairobi will host the Six Nations Livestock Genetics and Equipment Expo on September 11 and 12 2026 at Kinga Resort, Athi River, bringing together livestock farmers, breeders and agribusiness players from six East African countries. The expo will showcase modern livestock genetics, breeding technologies, farm equipment and digital innovations aimed at improving productivity, expanding market…

President Ruto to launch Ksh500 million Mitunguu feed factory at Meru Dairy field day

Sacco ReviewJuly 23, 2026July 23, 202607 mins

President William Ruto will launch the approx. Ksh500 million Mitunguu Animal Feed Production Factory during the 11th Meru Dairy Farmers Field Day in Meru on Saturday, with the project expected to lower livestock feed costs for farmers. Meru Dairy says daily milk intake has risen to about 670,000 litres and is projected to reach one…

Machakos Governor pledges to revive agriculture to boost food security and jobs

Sacco ReviewJuly 23, 2026July 23, 202604 mins

Wavinya Ndeti pledged to revive agriculture to boost food security, jobs and economic growth in Machakos. The county stocked Kwa Katiwa Earth Dam with fish fingerlings to expand aquaculture and support local incomes. The governor pledged continued support for farmers through seeds, seedlings and planting vines. Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has stressed the importance of…

Trans Nzoia allocates Sh500 million for agriculture in 2026/2027 budget

Sacco ReviewJuly 22, 202605 mins

Trans Nzoia has proposed Ksh500 million for agriculture in the 2026/2027 budget to support small scale farmers. The funding will finance crop, livestock and fisheries programmes, including farm inputs, pest control, livestock health and irrigation. Governor George Natembeya said the investment aims to boost food production and strengthen farmers’ livelihoods. Trans Nzoia government has proposed…

KTDA Chairman faults tea export levy as sales decline

Sacco ReviewJuly 22, 202603 mins

Tea farmers could receive lower bonuses due to weak export sales. KTDA blames the 0.8 per cent export levy for reducing demand for Kenyan tea. The agency wants the government to scrap the levy to protect farmers’ earnings. Tea farmers across the country could receive lower bonus payouts this year due to challenges affecting tea…

Govt targets tripling coffee output through sector revival programme

Sacco ReviewJuly 21, 202607 mins

Govt targets raising coffee production from 50,000 to 150,000 metric tonnes by 2028/29. Ksh1 billion allocated to the sector, with Ksh4 billion released to clear cooperative debts. Farmers to receive faster payments as reforms expand coffee farming and strengthen cooperatives. The government has launched an ambitious coffee revitalisation programme aimed at tripling Kenya’s annual coffee…

Kenya pushes livestock traceability to unlock AfCFTA export opportunities

Sacco ReviewJuly 21, 2026July 21, 202607 mins

Kenya pushes livestock traceability and digital disease surveillance to boost exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). African ministers pledge to harmonise trade standards, strengthen animal health systems and remove non-tariff barriers to grow regional livestock trade. Kenya urges a shift from live animal exports to value added livestock products and an integrated…

Homa Bay farmers celebrate first rice harvest as revived irrigation project delivers

Sacco ReviewJuly 20, 202605 mins

Homa Bay farmers celebrate first rice harvest under revived irrigation scheme. Government begins buying paddy as farmers expect improved incomes. Project boosts food security and supports commercial rice farming. Hundreds of smallholder farmers in Homa Bay County are celebrating their first rice harvest after the revival of the Kimira-Oluch Smallholder Farm Improvement Project (KOSFIP). The…

Mutahi Kagwe urges farmers to embrace livestock tagging to unlock export market

Sacco ReviewJuly 17, 202605 mins

Kagwe urged farmers to embrace ANITRAC livestock tagging. The system aims to boost exports and improve traceability. Nationwide rollout targets higher farmer incomes and value addition. Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has called on livestock farmers to fully embrace the Animal Identification and Traceability (ANITRAC) system, as the government pushes to open up high value…