Agriculture - Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya

Nandi unveils reforms to protect coffee farmers from exploitation, fake seedlings

Sacco ReviewSeptember 21, 202504 mins

The Nandi county government has unveiled bold reforms in the coffee sector, aimed at protecting farmers from exploitation, restoring order in the value chain and positioning local coffee as a premium global brand. The County Executive for Agriculture and Cooperative Development, Dr. Kiplimo Arap Lagat announced nine directives touching on marketing, licensing, cooperative governance and…

Kenya targets Algeria as new market for powdered milk exports amid dairy boost

Sacco ReviewSeptember 20, 202506 mins

Kenya is eyeing Algeria market for its dairy exports as part of efforts to expand and grow its presence in international markets. This was revealed by Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) acting managing director Kimutai Maritim who said that Algeria and the wider Middle East present fresh opportunities, especially for powdered milk. “Just last week, our team was…

Kenya Dairy Board, ILRI signs MoU to boost milk production

Sacco ReviewSeptember 18, 202507 mins

Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) and International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating inclusive growth, innovation, and sustainability in the dairy sector. The MoU will provide a framework for cooperation to work from ‘farm to glass’ to improve dairy production, processing, and consumer awareness. Further, the partnership seeks…

Rice farmers to get free protective gear, training during Kilimo Swafi Campaign in Kirinyaga

Sacco ReviewSeptember 18, 202505 mins

Rice farmers in Kirinyaga County will benefit from free protective gears and training on safe chemical handling under the Kilimo Swafi Campaign, launched by the African Centre for Corrective and Preventive Action (ACCPA). The initiative, unveiled at the Mwea West rice plantations, will distribute 3.8 million pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) between 2025 and 2028. It…

Siaya County, Kakuzi partner to boost avocado and macadamia farming

Sacco ReviewSeptember 18, 202502 mins

The County Government of Siaya, in collaboration with Kakuzi PLC, has embarked on a technical partnership to boost avocado and macadamia farming in the county. Speaking during a familiarisation visit to Kakuzi’s Makuyu orchards, Governor James Orengo highlighted plans to expose Siaya smallholder farmers to best practices in avocado and macadamia crop husbandry. Orengo also…

Boost for smallholder tea farmers as subsidized fertiliser arrives in October

Sacco ReviewSeptember 17, 202505 mins

Kenya’s smallholder tea farmers are set for a major boost as nearly 100,000 metric tonnes of subsidized fertilizer procured by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) arrives in the country in October. The shipment, which marks the largest consignment in recent years, is expected to significantly ease input costs and improve yields for thousands of…

President Ruto assures investors of 10-year tax guarantee in special economic zones

Sacco ReviewSeptember 16, 202504 mins

President Willian Ruto has outlined key government policies and laws to woo and protect more investors in Kenya’s special economic zones. The president pointed out that the Special Economic Zones Act of 2015, the Finance Act of 2023, as well as the Business Laws Amendment of 2024, give protection to investors in these economic zones….

Trypanosomiasis Research and Control conference kicks off in Nairobi

Sacco ReviewSeptember 16, 2025September 16, 202503 mins

The International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control (ISCTRC) has kicked off in Nairobi and will run from 15th September 2025 to 19th September 2025. The conference was officially opened by Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe who reaffirmed Kenya’s dedication to tackling tsetse flies and trypanosomiasis, diseases that for decades have weakened livestock, reduced farm…

Gov’t to buy maize directly from farmers for NSFR restocking as bumper harvest looms

Sacco ReviewSeptember 13, 202504 mins

The government will directly purchase maize from farmers to restock the National Strategic Food Reserve, (NSFR) to secure the national food security and stabilize the market. Speaking on September 11, during the official opening of the 2025 A.S.K. Central Kenya National Show at Kabiruini Showgrounds in Nyeri, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe…

Vihiga trains coffee farmers to comply with EU market compliance, revive coffee farming

Sacco ReviewSeptember 12, 202503 mins

Vihiga County Government has launched a training and sensitization drive to help coffee farmers comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), a move aimed at safeguarding the county’s largest export market. The exercise coordinated by Agricultural and Food Authority (AFA) Coffee Directorate and Kenya Forest Service, was held through the Directorates of Agriculture and…