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State unveils strategy to transform sugar sector into bio-economy and energy hub

Sacco ReviewApril 22, 202603 mins

Kenya is in the process of transforming the vast sugar sector into a bio-economy and energy hub through a decisive shift from traditional sugar production to a diversified agro-industrial model focused on ethanol and renewable energy. Addressing the Informa Africa Sugar Conference, the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) CEO and Chairman of the International Sugar Organization…

Agriculture sector tops investor exits as private capital activity declines in Q1 2026

Sacco ReviewApril 21, 202604 mins

The agriculture sector recorded the highest proportion of investor exits across Africa in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1), underscoring shifting dynamics in private capital flows. According to the latest report by African market intelligence firm Stears, nearly 30 per cent of agriculture‑related transactions during the period involved investors pulling out. At the same time,…

Sugar sector transporters want regulations put in place to weed out cane cartels

Sacco ReviewApril 20, 202605 mins

Transporters in the sugar sector now want the Kenya Sugar board to come up with regulations in order to make cane farming ventures more profitable. Led by the National Chairman of the Sugar Sector Transporters Association of Kenya (SSTAK) Dr. Paul Orengo, they said the regulations will go a long way in weeding out cartels…

Meru residents urged to support the Amended Meru County Cooperative Act for progress and stability

Sacco ReviewApril 20, 2026013 mins

Residents of Meru County have been urged to fully support the newly Amended Meru County Cooperative Act in order to ensure the stability and progress of the cooperative movements in the region. The call was made the Meru County Cooperative Forum chairman Emphantus Majau, Meru County Cooperative Forum CEOs (Technical team) chairman Kenneth Gitonga and…

AFA intensifies crackdown on illegal macadamia trade

Sacco ReviewApril 15, 2026April 15, 202602 mins

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has stepped up a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed dealers and processors of macadamia nuts across key growing counties, in a move aimed at restoring order and protecting farmers. According to the authority, the ongoing operation seeks to enforce compliance with the Crops (Nuts and Oil Crops) Regulations of 2020….

PS Ronoh : Tea (Amendment) Bill, 2023 to unlock direct sales for farmers

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 202604 mins

Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr Paul Ronoh has said the proposed Tea (Amendment) Bill, 2023 will pave the way for direct sale of tea, allowing factories and farmers to negotiate with buyers offering the highest prices. Speaking during a tour of Tirgaga and Motigo factories under the management of Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), Dr. Ronoh…

AFA begins crackdown on illegal macadamia nut dealers in 14 counties to cushion farmers

Sacco ReviewApril 12, 202605 mins

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has mounted a crackdown on unlicensed dealers and processors of macadamia nuts across 14 counties. The exercise is meant to protect farmers from exploitation, maintain quality, and minimise theft of produce from farms before it matures, according to government officials. Speaking to journalists after an operation that nabbed one…

Meru pushes youth into coffee farming as county targets production revival

Sacco ReviewApril 9, 2026April 10, 202605 mins

Meru County leaders and industry stakeholders are urging farmers to open up their land to young people in a bid to revive coffee production, which has been on a steady decline for decades. The call comes amid government-backed programmes aimed at restoring the crop’s former glory and securing its future. Charles Mutwiri Mkarimu, a member…

NBA Board Chairman Hon. David Wamatsi in a group photo during a visit to Malaba and Busia border offices

New NBA offices in Moyale, Isebania to boost GMO monitoring drive

Sacco ReviewApril 8, 2026April 8, 202604 mins

The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has expanded its operational footprint with the opening of new offices in Moyale and Isebania, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening surveillance and monitoring of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) across the country. The operationalisation of the two offices is expected to enhance regulatory oversight, particularly at key entry points,…

Proposed Bill to compel foreign firms to hire Kenyans, with penalties up to Ksh100 million for violation

Sacco ReviewApril 7, 2026April 7, 202604 mins

Kenya is set for a major policy shift in how foreign companies operate, following the introduction of the Local Content Bill, 2025. The proposed law, sponsored by Laikipia County Woman Representative Jane Kagiri, has already passed its First Reading in the National Assembly, and aims to strengthen local participation in the economy by imposing strict…