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Kwale County distributes fish processing equipment to boost blue economy

Sacco ReviewSeptember 29, 202504 mins

The Kwale County Government has stepped up its efforts to strengthen the blue economy by distributing modern fish processing and storage equipment to small-scale fish farmers in a bid to increase marine food production and improve household incomes. The distributed equipment includes freezers, chillers, cooler boxes, energy-saving cooking jikos, frying pans, display boxes, solar-powered systems,…

Government, farmers urged to embrace technology to boost food production

Sacco ReviewSeptember 29, 202503 mins

Scholars have urged the government and farmers to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced technology in agriculture in a bid to bridge the food shortage gap in the country. Led by Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi, scholars aver that incorporating technology in every aspect of our lives, more so agriculture, is the surest way of addressing…

Kakamega gets first indigenous crops seed bank

Sacco ReviewSeptember 28, 202501 mins

Tupande One Acre Fund in partnership with the Seed Servers Network Kenya has established the first ever indigenous and traditional crops community seed bank in Kakamega County. The initiative, dubbed the Mahiakalo Baraka Farmers Community Seed bank located in Lurambi aims to preserve indigenous crops to prevent their extinction. ALSO READ: Bomet’s Mogogosiek tea farmers…

Bomet’s Mogogosiek tea farmers reject low bonus, demand major reforms

Sacco ReviewSeptember 28, 202504 mins

Tea farmers in Mogogosiek, Bomet County, have rejected this year’s bonus payment of Ksh12 per kilogram, terming it unfair and far below their expectations. The farmers are now demanding urgent reforms in Kenya’s tea sector, including a forensic audit of factories, withdrawal of auction brokers, and a full separation of Kobel and Mogogosiek factories. Speaking…

Joy as Gitwe Tea factory announces 2024/25 bonus payments for Kiambu farmers

Sacco ReviewSeptember 26, 202503 mins

Tea growers in Kiambu County have every reason to celebrate following the announcement of the 2024/25 bonus payments by Gitwe Tea Factory. The announcement was made by the tea factory director David Muni Ichoho. According to Ichoho, the bonus allocations per kilogram of green leaf delivered will be as follows: Theta/Ndarugu Ksh 40, Kambaa Ksh…

CS Kagwe launches Orthodox Tea Trading Window to boost export and production

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 202505 mins

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, (CS)Mutahi Kagwe has officially launched the Orthodox Tea Trading Window at the Mombasa Tea Auction, signifying the Government’s commitment to enhancing the production and export of specialty teas. The 2,925 packages, which are equivalent to 91,798 kilos of Orthodox tea is the first of many that will see tea…

CS Mugaa launches Ksh310 Million irrigation project in Meru

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 202506 mins

Water and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Eric Muriithi Mugaa and Principal Secretary for the State Department of Irrigation, Ephantus Kimotho have officially launched a Ksh 310 million irrigation project in Ugoti, Igembe South in Meru County, ushering in what residents hailed as a new era of prosperity. For years, farmers in the region have battled with…

MPs debates motion to zone agricultural and built land use in rural areas

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 202503 mins

Members of Parliament, MPs are considering motion seeking the formulation of a national Land Use Policy to guide the zoning of land for agriculture and built development. The motion, sponsored by Westlands MP Timothy Wanyonyi, proposes a policy framework that will ensure effective land use in rural areas to prevent further loss of arable land…

CS Kagwe urges counties to partner with national government to transform livestock sector

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 202504 mins

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, has called on counties to partner with the national government in transforming Kenya’s livestock sector into a pillar of food security, rural livelihoods, and economic growth. Speaking during a joint consultative meeting with 24 ASAL Governors, he outlined priorities including rangeland restoration, sustainable animal feeds, livestock vaccination,…

Turkana County moves to strengthen agriculture with draft policy

Sacco ReviewSeptember 23, 2025September 23, 202505 mins

Turkana County government has advanced efforts to boost agriculture after hosting a stakeholders’ forum in Lodwar to review and validate the draft Turkana County Agriculture Policy 2025. The two-day meeting brought together farmers, development partners, the private sector, local universities, policymakers, civil society groups, government agencies and other non-state actors. Discussions focused on refining the…