Agriculture PS orders investigations into Micii Mikuru Tea Factory

Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Paul Kiprono Rono has ordered investigations into suspected fraud and registration of suspicious companies in the name of Micii Mikuru Tea Factory in Meru County. This follows claims of concerns of misappropriation of funds by the management. This follows protests by farmers after the management declared a bonus payout of Sh….

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Lugari Mp Nabii Nabwera pose for a photo with officials of Lugari coffee sacoo.

Lugari MP pledges to boost coffee productivity and support local farmers

Member of Parliament for Lugari, Nabii Nabwera , has reaffirmed his dedication to enhancing  coffee  productivity and supporting local farmers. Making his remarks  during a consultative meeting with the Lugari Coffee Farmers Sacco at Nabemo Primary School, Hon. Nabwera outlined initiatives aimed at making coffee farming a more sustainable and lucrative enterprise in the region….

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Residents from Bungoma County sharing their views on bills by Committee on Finance and National Planning

Bungoma residents support parliament’s zero taxation on farm inputs proposal

Residents of Bungoma County have supported the proposal on zero taxation on farm inputs such as fertilizer. The residents participated in The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning public participation on six (6) business related Bills that are currently before the National Assembly for consideration. The residents further asked the committee to…

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Governor Lusaka unveils plans to restructure cooperatives for improved farmer support

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has revealed plans to restructure cooperative societies to boost their efficiency and allow them support farmers more effectively. Speaking at a burial ceremony in Kabuchai constituency, Lusaka underscored the critical role that cooperatives play in empowering the local farming community and lifting the region’s economic prospects. “Cooperative societies are the lifeline of farmers’…

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KUSPAW Secretary general Francis Wangara.

Sugar industry set for radical reforms as President Ruto assents to Sugar Bill

Stakeholders in the sugar industry have lauded President William Ruto for assenting to the enacted sugar bill. They noted that the move now paves the way for radical reforms in the sugar sub-sector which has been limping for many years. Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation Workers (KUSPAW) secretary general Francis Wangara said the Act will…

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Kenya Breweries explores resumption of full production at Kisumu plant

East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL) through its subsidiary Kenya Breweries Ltd (KBL) is now exploring whether its Kisumu plant can resume production of other brands. The Kisumu plant has been producing Senator Keg since it was officially reopened in 2013 by former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Mark Ocitti, the Managing Director of Kenya Breweries Limited, said…

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Kakamega deputy governor Ayub Savula during a public participation forum in Friends Church Shabwali

Kakamega county to establish Ksh 1 Billion Tea Factory in Shinyalu

The Kakamega County Government is set to kick off the construction of a new tea factory in the Madala area of Shinyalu constituency, with an investment of Ksh 1 billion. Deputy Governor Ayub Savula made the announcement during a public participation forum at Shabwali Friends Church, organized by the county government in collaboration with the…

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Relief for cane farmers as lobby revives after decades of slumber

Sugarcane farmers in the West Kenya Outgrowers Company (WEKO)  held their first annual general meeting after 17 years. In a move that is set to restructure the crumbled giant cane farmers’ company within the western region, the new office is hell bent on ensuring that all their assets confiscated by the miller West Kenya and…

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President Ruto signs the Sugar bill into law to revitalize the sector

President Ruto signs the Sugar Bill into law to revitalize the sector

President William Ruto has assented to the Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 34 of 2022) which seeks to revitalize the sector, enhancing growth, regulation, and support for cane farmers nationwide. Sponsored by MP Emmanuel Wangwe and co-sponsored by Senator. David Wakoli, the Bill was considered by both Houses and approved by the National Assembly…

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George Njuguna the chairman Limuru Dairy Farmers Cooperative speaking during the annual general meeting.

Limuru Dairy Farmers Cooperative posts good financial performance

The commissioning of the Extended Shelf Life (ESL) processing plant by Limuru Dairy Farmers Cooperative has led to the society posting good financial performance this year reflecting significant growth and solid management. According to George Njuguna, chairman of the board of the society speaking during the 60th annual general meeting held at the milk processing plant in…

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