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KALRO settles 14‑year indigenous vegetable seeds payment dispute with farmers

Sacco ReviewFebruary 18, 202605 mins

The Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) has finally compensated a farmers’ group KSh394,800 for indigenous vegetable seeds supplied in 2012, closing a protracted dispute that dragged on for fourteen years. The settlement was reached after mediation by the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) The farmers had petitioned the Commission, accusing KALRO, then operating…

Pest control and plant protection bills to boost food safety and security, PS tells MPs

Sacco ReviewFebruary 9, 2026February 9, 202605 mins

The proposed Plant Protection Bill, 2025 and Pest Control Products Bill, 2025 are expected to significantly strengthen food safety and security in Kenya, the Principal Secretary for Agriculture, Dr. Paul Rono, has told Members of Parliament. Dr. Rono made the remarks while appearing before the National Assembly Agriculture and Livestock Committee to sensitise members on…

Agricultural experts warn of toxic foods, urge Govt to prioritize organic farming

Sacco ReviewFebruary 9, 2026February 9, 202607 mins

Agricultural experts have urged the government to urgently prioritize organic farming, warning that the growing consumption of chemically produced foods is contributing to a rise in lifestyle diseases and certain types of cancer in the country. The call was made during the graduation ceremony of students pursuing organic agriculture studies at the College of Sustainable…

Over 20 Cooperatives mobilized to support livestock vaccination drive in Kericho

Sacco ReviewFebruary 9, 202607 mins

Kericho County has mobilized 23 Savings and Credit Cooperative societies to support the ongoing countywide joint Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) livestock vaccination campaign drive. The programme, being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, aims to protect livestock from FMD, safeguard farmers’ investments and stabilize household incomes, while reinforcing broader government’s initiative of increasing agricultural…

Livestock sector set for boost as De Heus Kenya opens Ksh3 billion feed factory in Machakos

Sacco ReviewFebruary 8, 202605 mins

De Heus Kenya, the global animal nutrition company is set to officially open a Ksh3 billion state-of-the-art animal feed manufacturing facility in Athi River, Machakos County, on February 18, in one of the largest private-sector investments in Kenya’s livestock and agribusiness sector in recent years. The new factory is expected to strengthen local feed supply,…

CS Kagwe (centre) during the National and County Governments consultative meeting

Kagwe warns development partners against imposing generic agricultural projects on Kenya

Sacco ReviewFebruary 6, 202603 mins

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has warned development partners against imposing generic agricultural projects on Kenya, saying the country will reject initiatives not locally designed or aligned to its needs. Speaking at the National and County Governments consultative meeting with the World Bank Group, CS Kagwe said Kenya’s agricultural priorities must be…

KTDA maintains Region Five payment rate of green leaf at Ksh 23 per Kg

Sacco ReviewFebruary 4, 202603 mins

The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has maintained the green leaf tea from Region Five which is made up of Kericho and Bomet at Ksh 23 per kilogram. In a statement released on Wednesday February 4, 2026, the agency resolved to maintain the current monthly rate after a meeting held by the factory boards. “After…

Sugar workers suspend strike after Govt, Union agree on arrears payment process

Sacco ReviewFebruary 3, 2026February 4, 202604 mins

The sugar factory workers has suspended their nationwide strike following high-level talks held between the Government and the Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation and Allied Workers (KUSPAW), chaired by CS Mutahi Kagwe. The industrial action, which began on January 29, 2026 and affected Muhoroni, Nzoia, Sony and Chemelil sugar factories, was triggered by unpaid salary…

Governor Kang’ata urges Mango farmers to follow cooperatives’ harvesting guidelines to curb losses

Sacco ReviewFebruary 2, 202605 mins

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has urged mango farmers to strictly follow harvesting guidelines issued by the cooperative so as to avoid more losses. Irungu, through a public notice, issued an advisory to mango farmers following a surplus in the market that has slowed the uptake of produce by the contracted manufacturers across the county “Farmers are…

LBDA invests Ksh3Billion to revamp rice farming in Nyando

Sacco ReviewJanuary 31, 2026February 2, 202605 mins

The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) in collaboration with other key stakeholders, has invested Ksh3 billion to revamp rice farming in Nyando,Kisumu County. The investment targets the revival of idle land at the South West Kano Irrigation Scheme in Nyando and Kadibo Sub-County, where at least seven hectares are set to be brought back into…