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Oparanya calls for action on coffee sector reforms

Sacco ReviewJuly 31, 2026July 31, 202604 mins

CS Wycliffe Oparanya urged investors and cooperatives to act on coffee sector reforms to revive Kenya’s coffee industry. The government has disbursed over KSh6 billion through the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund to support smallholder farmers. Oparanya said the Cooperative Societies Bill and other reforms will strengthen governance and boost the sector’s recovery. Cooperatives and…

Kisumu hands over Pap Konam Agricultural Training Centre to KSA

Sacco ReviewJuly 31, 202607 mins

Kisumu has completed the Pap Konam Agricultural Training Centre and will hand it over to the Kenya School of Agriculture. The centre will offer training in modern agriculture to boost farmer skills, livestock productivity and incomes. Pap Konam becomes the 10th campus of the Kenya School of Agriculture The County Government of Kisumu has completed…

Bura irrigation investors eye more jobs as sugar, rice projects take shape

Sacco ReviewJuly 31, 202605 mins

Investors are expanding sugarcane and rice projects at Bura Irrigation Scheme, creating new jobs. Sukari Industries has begun seed cane development and plans to build a sugar processing factory. Local leaders welcomed the investment, citing jobs and infrastructure development. Investors at Bura Irrigation Scheme in Tana River County are set to expand jobs after securing…

Inside the Mwea project trying to end Kenya’s rice imports

Sacco ReviewJuly 30, 202608 mins

A Ksh 580 million Korea funded rice seed project in Mwea aims to reduce Kenya’s rice deficit by producing high quality certified seeds. The K Rice Belt Project will produce about 700 tonnes of certified rice seed annually and train farmers on modern farming technologies. The initiative seeks to cut rice imports, boost farmer yields…

Kwale sugar factory revival plan promises jobs, payouts

Sacco ReviewJuly 30, 2026July 30, 202606 mins

Government launches a multi stakeholder plan to revive Kwale International Sugar Company and restore jobs. Farmers to receive Ksh 66 million in pending payments as part of efforts to restart sugarcane production. Revival targets higher local sugar production, reduced imports and renewed economic activity across the Coast region. The national government has launched an ambitious…

Migori farmers rush for subsidised fertiliser as short rains near

Sacco ReviewJuly 29, 202606 mins

Hundreds of Migori farmers are flocking to NCPB depots to buy subsidised fertiliser and certified maize seeds ahead of the expected short rains. NCPB says it has adequate fertiliser and seed stocks, urging farmers to buy only from authorised depots as concerns emerge over middlemen and limited DAP supplies. Farmers hope timely rains and access…

Mombasa tea auction sales dip as new levy bite

Sacco ReviewJuly 29, 2026July 29, 202607 mins

Smallholder tea sales at the Mombasa Tea Auction fell to 128.6 million kg from 138.8 million kg a year earlier. Exporters blame the new Ksh 2.28 per kg tea levy for reducing demand from international buyers. TBK says the levy will fund tea price stabilisation, research and sector infrastructure. Smallholder tea factories sold 128,554,359kgs of…

Gichugu coffee farmers lose stems to theft raids

Sacco ReviewJuly 28, 2026July 28, 202603 mins

Gichugu coffee farmers say thieves are uprooting entire coffee stems during church services. Farmers link the thefts to rising coffee prices and want stronger security action. Residents have increased surveillance and are working with police to curb the raids. Coffee farmers in Gichugu, Kirinyaga, are counting losses as thieves uproot entire coffee stems, timing raids…

Embu, Kiambu co-ops push local coffee consumption

Sacco ReviewJuly 28, 2026July 28, 202604 mins

Embu and Kiambu coffee co-ops now require members to buy 500g of coffee annually. IPSIA is supporting farmers with roasting, processing and packaging equipment. The initiative aims to boost local coffee consumption and farmer earnings. Four coffee cooperative societies in Embu and Kiambu counties have resolved to boost local coffee consumption by requiring each member…

Pest control industry disputes pesticide residue report on Kenyan vegetables

Sacco ReviewJuly 27, 202606 mins

Pest control industry says pesticide residue report lacks scientific context on food safety. Agrochemicals Association of Kenya argues detectable residues do not automatically mean vegetables are unsafe if they remain within Maximum Residue Limits. Industry urges reliance on Codex standards, responsible pesticide use and accurate public communication to avoid unnecessary alarm and protect Kenya’s agricultural…