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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…

Lewa conservancy agricultural expo equip 2000 farmers with agricultural skills

Sacco ReviewMay 23, 202505 mins

More than 2,000 farmers from Meru, Isiolo, and Laikipia counties gathered in Ngare Ndare for a hands-on agricultural expo organized by Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and partners. The farmers’ expo was intended to equip farmers with real, actionable solutions to boost crop yields, adapt to climate change, and protect natural resources. The event brought together farmers,…

Meru potato farmers reap big from Korean backed modern farming initiative

Sacco ReviewMay 17, 202505 mins

Potato farmers in Meru County have a reason to smile after realizing significant improvements in their crop yields and income courtesy of a long-term training initiative spearheaded by the Korea Program for International Agriculture (KOPIA) in collaboration with the Meru County Government. The program, which has been running for several years, aims to strengthen food…

West Kano Irrigation Scheme rice farmers encouraged to join cooperatives

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 2025April 14, 202505 mins

Rice farmers in West Kano Irrigation Scheme have been encouraged to join cooperatives to improve their yields, The farmers drawn from Kolwa, Ahero, and Kobura Ward were told the move would secure better markets, and maximize returns on investment through fair pricing. Speaking during the Annual General Meeting at Nyang’ande Centre in Kabonyo Kanyagwal, Kadibo…

Agriculture CS issues an ultimatum to miraa traders, announces key reforms

Sacco ReviewApril 14, 2025April 14, 202503 mins

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe, has issued a two week ultimatum to all miraa traders and exporters to comply with the government’s set minimum prices or face delisting. Speaking during a Farmers’ Day event in Meru, CS Kagwe warned that non-compliant traders will be required to reapply for licenses and clearly state…

Govt highlights coffee reforms achievements a head of Mt Kenya tour

Sacco ReviewApril 1, 2025April 1, 202503 mins

Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, State Department for Cooperatives has highlighted major coffee reforms achievements a head of Mt Kenya region five days tour, the region has majority coffee farmers. Among the major reforms by the Kenya Kwanza government include placing coffee reforms under the Office of the President…

Cooperators shoot down contentious clauses in Meru cooperative societies Bill 2025

Sacco ReviewMarch 29, 2025March 29, 202505 mins

Cooperators have shoot down the contentious clauses proposed through the Tribunal Act 2014 and forwarded to the Meru County assembly sectoral committee on Trade, Tourism and Cooperatives. The committee chaired by Nyaki West MCA Kirima Mubichi that held a public participation at Kamundi Hall on Thursday wanted to align the Meru County Cooperative Act, 2025…

Kisumu DG decries the dwindling potential of the fisheries sector

Sacco ReviewMarch 26, 2025April 18, 202504 mins

Kisumu County deputy governor Dr .Mathews Owili has decried the dwindling fisheries sector, despite the efforts being made by the county government. Speaking during AQUAFEDHA project launch at Ogal Beach in Kisumu West Sub-County, Dr Owili said the fisheries sector still faces significant challenges despite interventions put in place to solve various challenges in order…