Nandi county cooperatives shine in Nairobi Coffee Exchange

The Kapsaos and Sorwot Coffee Cooperatives in Nandi County have registered a remarkable performance at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) Auction this week. Kapsoas Farmers’ Cooperative Society stood out by achieving the highest price per lot as it presented 135 bags through their broker, New KPCU, and each bag was purchased by C. Dormans at…

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KCC set to design new Strategic Plan despite imminent sale

Despite facing an imminent sale, New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC) remains steadfast in its pursuit of launching a new Strategic Plan. Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development, Simon Chelugui, joined New KCC’s Board of Directors in Naivasha on November 30 to contribute to the development of the Plan. He emphasized the significance of the…

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Taita Taveta County launches animal feeding strategy for next 10 years

The County government of Taita Taveta has joined counties eyeing the livestock export market following the official launch of the Livestock Feed Strategy 2022 – 2032 on Thursday at Panlis in Mwatate. The 10-year plan aims at promoting efforts to address the livestock feed deficit in the county which currently stands at 60%. According to…

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Elgeyo Marakwet county donates Ksh4.1M truck to milk farmers

The Tumeiyo Farmers’ Cooperative has been gifted a brand new pickup truck valued at Ksh4.1 million by the Elgeyo Marakwet county government. The vehicle, delivered by the Cooperatives and Trade CECM Robert Kangogo, will be used to collect milk from farmers and transport it to the Kamet Union in Metkei. Kangogo encouraged the cooperative members…

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Kajiado County urged to pass Bill to boost crop, livestock production

Farmers have urged the county government of Kajiado to pass four bills that will revitalize and increase livestock and crop production. The farmers, who attended public participation to deliberate on four agricultural bills hosted by the County Assembly Sectorial Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, Veterinary Services, Fisheries and Irrigation, and the Consumer Grassroots Association, said that…

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County pledges to give young coffee farmers technical, logistical support

The County Government of Kericho has pledged to assist young coffee farmers with technical advice and logistics in value chain to ensure prosperity. Representing county governor Dr. Erick Mutai during the launch of the sale outlet for coffee products produced by the Kipkelion Youth Service Cooperative LTD at Uhuru Gardens in Kericho, chief officer for…

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Tea farmers decry alleged embezzlement, low bonus payments

Dissatisfied farmers affiliated with Iria-ini Tea Factory have lamented over low bonuses and alleged fund embezzlement by the factory’s management. The farmers suspect extravagant executive expenses and questionable procurement practices. They also complained that the factory is one of the lowest payers in the region, compensating farmers a mere Ksh38  for a kilogram of tea…

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Kirinyaga company cleared to sell coffee directly to Nairobi Coffee Exchange

Coffee farmers in Kirinyaga have high expectations of getting good returns after the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) licensed Kirinyaga Slopes Coffee Brokerage Company Limited as a coffee broker. It joins 13 other firms that have been cleared by the regulator for the role. The move will now see the farmers reap big since the licensing…

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Waiguru launches 20 agriculture-based Saccos in Kirinyaga

The Governor of Kirinyaga County, Anne Waiguru, has launched 20 ward-based Farmers’ Saccos, which she said are key to unlocking the potential of smallholder farmers. The Saccos will provide members with affordable operational capital, credit services and information on markets and production practices. Waiguru said that the initiatives are aimed at strategically positioning farmers engaged…

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