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Kilifi farmers boosted through Ksh7 million development projects

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202504 mins

The British Red Cross Society jointly with Kenya Red Cross Society, spent Ksh7 million to support the implementation of farmers development projects in Garashi and Kakuyuni wards in Magarini sub county in Kilifi county. Speaking to Sacco Review in her office in Malindi town recently, Kenya Red Cross Society, Kilifi county Coordinator, Kawthar Alwy Mohammed…

Over 51,000 Kirinyaga, Embu tea farmers to benefit from sustainable agriculture training

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202506 mins

More than 51,000 smallholder tea growers in Kirinyaga and Embu counties, are set to benefit from a six-month training programme spearheaded by the Rainforest Alliance under the Mount Kenya Sustainable Landscape and Livelihoods (MUSULLI) Project. Speaking in Kirinyaga, Rainforest Alliance Country Director Marion Ng’ang’a said the initiative, themed “Pesa Mfukoni” is designed to equip farmers with…

Kagwe encourages global investors to package tea in Kenya for market appeal

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202504 mins

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called on global investors to package tea in Kenya for export to guarantee a higher value for their clientele. Speaking at the North America Tea Conference in South Carolina, Kagwe heaped praise on the Kenyan government for expunging taxes on packaging materials for agricultural products, hence making it affordable….

CS Kagwe bags deals, partnerships to boost Kenya’s agricultural exports, farmer financing

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202505 mins

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe during his U.S. Agriculture and trade mission signed deals and partnerships that are set to open new doors for Kenya’s agricultural exports, financing, and largescale investment partnerships. At the heart of the visit was a high-level engagement with the United States Africa Trade Desk (USATD) CEO Gavin Van Der Burgh….

Kakamega County, FAO partner on 6-year Tunza Green Climate Fund project

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202505 mins

The County Government of Kakamega has strike a deal with Food and Agriculture Organisation, (FAO) to partner in order to to improve and strengthen poultry, coffee, fruit trees and African leafy vegetables farming to achieve the desired value chains, The project dubbed Tunza Green climate fund project, is tailored to ensure agriculture value chains are…

Land fragmentation in Kisii affecting agricultural productivity, Says Governor Arati

Sacco ReviewSeptember 9, 202503 mins

Kisii County Governor Simba Arati has commended Kisii University for their commitment in research and dissemination on matters affecting agricultural productivity in the region. In a meeting attended by majority of stakeholders in the agriculture sector was hosted in the University, Arati said that land is the main factor of production in agriculture and underscored…

Uasin Gishu partners with PCPB to curb pesticide misuse among farmers

Sacco ReviewSeptember 8, 202504 mins

Uasin Gishu County has partnered with the Pest Control Products Board, (PCPB) to launch a five-day countywide survey, teach and sensitise farmers against the misuse of pesticides which are harmful to human health and environment. Speaking during a courtesy call, County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, Dr. Sam Kotut accompanied by County Director of Agriculture,…

Elgeyo Marakwet farmers get iron-rich bean seeds amid nutrition drive

Sacco ReviewSeptember 8, 202502 mins

Elgeyo Marakwet County has launched the distribution of 15 tonnes of iron-rich Nyota bean seeds to farmers in Keiyo South, Marakwet West, and Keiyo North sub counties under the REACTS-IN program. The initiative seeks to address severe malnutrition and improve maternal and child health in the region. In a similar exercise last month, 2.5 tonnes…

Makueni Mango farmers to benefit from 15,000 fruit fly traps

Sacco ReviewSeptember 8, 202502 mins

Makueni mango farmers received a major boost in the fight against fruit fly infestation after Trademark Africa, through East Africa Market Development Associates (EAMDA), with support from the European Union, donated 15,000 fruit fly pheromone traps to the county. Speaking when she received the consignment, Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili noted that the intervention comes at…

Meru County to partner with State of Nebraska to boost dairy farming

Sacco ReviewSeptember 6, 202504 mins

Meru county and the state of Nebraska from United States are set to work together in an effort to boost dairy farming This was confirmed by the Secretary of state of Nebraska Robert Evnen, who said they will partner with Meru Dairy Cooperative Union to develop animal feeds. Evnen visited Meru Dairy Cooperative Union in…