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Kahawa Na Mama: A clarion call to revitalize coffee sector to empower women

Sacco ReviewJune 27, 202509 mins

Nandi County Woman Representative, Cynthia Muge has unveiled a transformative coffee farming initiative program aiming to revive coffee sector in the region to change the lives of thousands of women across the county. The programme, dubbed ‘Kahawa na Mama’, intend to revitalize the region’s coffee sector while empowering rural women to become financially independent. The…

Gov’t announces ban of 77 pesticides in Kenya, restrict use of 202 others

Sacco ReviewJune 25, 202503 mins

The government has banned 77 pesticides and restricted the use of 202 others found to contain harmful active ingredients. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the ban has been arrived at after a thorough review of pesticide products registered in the Kenyan market by the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB). The CS…

Gov’t to distribute 230 milk coolers to Cooperatives to enhance milk preservation, Ruto reveals

Sacco ReviewJune 25, 202503 mins

President William Samoei Ruto has said the government will distribute 230 milk coolers nationwide to enhance milk preservation. Ruto who was speaking on Saturday during the 10th Annual Dairy Farmers Field Day at the ASK Showground in Meru County where he flagged off milk coolers destined for various dairy cooperatives called on County Governments to…

Cane famers warns Kenya Sugar Board against sideling their federation

Sacco ReviewJune 25, 2025June 25, 202504 mins

Cane famers association has cautioned the Kenya Sugar Board against sidelining their cane farmer’s federation. The Butali sugarcane out growers association chairman William Kopi while issuing his proposals in a public participation on the sugar development fund held at Mukhonje friends’ church grounds in Butali Chegulo ward in Malava constituency warned the Kenya sugar board…

Over 35,000 youthful farmers to participate in 2025 Meru Dairy Cooperative field day

Sacco ReviewJune 20, 202505 mins

More than 35,000 farmers from Meru, Tharaka Nithi and Embu counties are expected to take part in this year’s Meru Dairy Cooperative field day which focuses on youthful farmers. This year’s annual farmers’ field day, that will take place on June 21, 2025, is the 10th since the milk processor started organizing the educational event. The…

Gov’t allocates Ksh47.6 billion in 2025/26 budget to transform agriculture sector

Sacco ReviewJune 20, 2025June 20, 202507 mins

Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning John Mbadi on Thursday, June 12, 2025 presented a Ksh 4.2 trillion spending plan for the 2025/26 financial year at Parliament buildings in Nairobi. The CS proposed an allocation of a total of Ksh 47.6 billion for various programs under agriculture sector. The allocation is expected to …

Uasin Gishu County distributes coffee seedlings to farmers as Saccos get Ksh12 million

Sacco ReviewJune 18, 2025June 20, 202502 mins

County Government of Uasin Gishu has distributed 60,000 coffee seedlings to farmers across all six wards in Kapseret Sub-County Megun, Ngeria, Racecourse, Langas, Kipkenyo, and Simat/Kapseret. Governor Jonathan Bii, who was joined by his Nandi Counterpart Sang’, said the county has also disbursed Ksh 12 million to five SACCOs and farmers groups. Bii who was…

Kenyans face potential food shortages as agriculture budget slashed

Sacco ReviewJune 14, 202504 mins

The agricultural sector faces a significant setback following a substantial budget cut in the latest national allocation. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced a reduction of Ksh7 billion for agriculture, bringing the total allocation to Ksh47.6 billion down from Ksh54.6 billion in the previous fiscal year. This move has sparked considerable concern, with warnings that…

President Ruto assures sugarcane farmers of fair returns for their deliveries

Sacco ReviewJune 6, 202503 mins

The Government has intervened with consistency and focus to ensure sugarcane growers receive fair returns for their deliveries, president William Ruto has said. The president said the move is aimed at ensuring that they get paid in full and on time. To anchor these gains sustainably, Ruto said they must recognize that increasing the efficiency…

Gov’t declares war on deadly farm chemicals

Sacco ReviewJune 3, 2025June 3, 202504 mins

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has declared an all-out war on toxic farm chemicals, vowing to rid the country of hazardous substances. Speaking in Meru, Mutahi noted that cancer cases are on the rise and growing fears about food safety in the country. Kagwe’s announcement signals a new era for Kenyan farming, focusing on protecting…