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Cooperatives and MSMEs CS, Wycliffe Oparanya with members of the National Steering Committee on Coffee Revitalization recently. Photo|Courtesy.

Government sets fresh momentum for coffee reforms as national steering committee concludes Machakos retreat

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The government has renewed its push to revive Kenya’s coffee sector following a high‑level National Steering Committee Retreat held at the SEO Hotel in Machakos. The meeting brought together members of the Coffee Revival Steering Committee and key industry stakeholders for intensive, solution‑driven discussions. The retreat was opened by Patrick Kilemi, Principal Secretary in the…

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coffee farmers in Kangema, Murang’a, the farmers are decrying instances of coffee theft in the area, with some suspecting the instances are carefully planned inside job

Coffee theft returns to Kangema as 15 bags vanish in dawn raid

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Panic has gripped coffee farmers in Kangema, Murang’a after a gang broke into Marimira Coffee Factory and made away with 15 bags of coffee in what locals believe was a carefully planned inside job. The incident has revived fears of renewed thefts at a time when prices at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange are rising. The…

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Members of the Cabinet during the meeting-Photo|Courtesy

Cabinet approves KSh9.7 billion livestock value chain project to revamp dairy and cereal sectors

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The Cabinet has approved a KSh9.7 billion Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVSP), a new programme aimed at improving dairy productivity, reducing post-harvest losses, and increasing farmer incomes across the country. The project is funded by the Government of Kenya and supported by a tied-aid credit agreement from the Polish Government. According to the Ministry…

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Tea farmers under the Kapkoros Tea Factory Group of Companies at a meeting in Bomet, the farmers have called for the immediate disbandment of the board of directors, accusing it of prolonged mismanagement-Photo|Kimutai Langat

Kapkoros tea farmers demand disbandment of board over alleged mismanagement

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Tea farmers under the Kapkoros Tea Factory Group of Companies are demanding the immediate dissolution of the board of directors, accusing it of prolonged mismanagement that they say has eroded their earnings and destabilized their livelihoods. The group comprises Kapkoros, Motigo, Tirgaga and Olenguruone tea factories. Led by farmer representative Alice Koros, the growers said…

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Zone 11 tea farmers in Kisii harvesting their tea crop in their farms. Local farmers have been advised to go for modern farming methods to boost production. Photo|Enock Okong'o

Kisii tea farmers urged to adopt modern farming practices to boost yields

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Tea farmers in Kisii County have been urged to embrace modern agricultural practices to improve crop yields and strengthen their household incomes. Zone 11 Tea Farmers Chairman Ombasa Omweno said the adoption of certified tea seeds and proper farm management techniques is essential for farmers seeking better returns from their labour. Speaking to farmers in…

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Detectives nab key suspect behind coffee theft spree in Trans Nzoia

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Detectives have arrested a prime suspect and recovered a significant cache of stolen coffee following a series of theft incidents reported in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County. The crime wave peaked on the night of November 25, 2025, when a gang of about 50 armed thugs stormed Sowek Kenya Company Limited in Waitakuk. The gang allegedly…

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Mogogosiek Tea Factory/Photo file

Bomet tea factory directors assure farmers of better KTDA bonuses next year

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The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) tea directors from the Mogogosiek group of companies in Konoin Sub-county, Bomet County, have reassured farmers that next year’s bonus will significantly improve, following a series of reforms and an extensive audit conducted across factories in the region. Speaking during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Mogogosiek Tea Factory,…

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Turkana Fish farmers benefit as County government, lattice Aquaculture make donations

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Fish farming in Turkana West Sub-County has received a shot in the arm from the County government and Lattice Aquaculture project through the donation of water pumps, floaters and a generator to the Kakuma Bee Social Integrated Enterprise. The County Aquaculture Officer, John Bett, noted that Lattice Aquaculture and WFP’s support will accelerate and strengthen…

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KALRO partners with stakeholders to support livestock trade and export in EA

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The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) has partnered with stakeholders in the livestock sector to come up with a project proposal aimed at supporting livestock trade and export in the Eastern Africa region. The project, funded by the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) will be implemented by KALRO and the Food and…

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Agriculture and Livestock PS Jonathan Mueke speaking during the flag off of 41 milk coolers at Kinoro Girls in South Imenti. Photo By John Majau

Kenya introduces super dairy breed to boost milk production

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A new type of dairy cow has been introduced in Kenya to help farmers produce more and better quality milk.  The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has created the breed by crossing the high milk producing Friesian cow with the tough, disease-resistant Sahiwal breed. The result is a “super breed” expected to give…

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