Government pilots Smart Chip System to revolutionize livestock traceability

The government is in the process of rolling out an advanced chip-based identification system aimed at transforming livestock traceability and productivity across the country. Unveiled during the launch of the upgraded Nambale livestock sale yard in Busia County, the Animal Identification and Traceability System (ANITRAC) marks a bold step toward modernizing livestock management. At the…

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Nairobi Coffee Exchange Chairman Peter Gikonyo (right) and acting CEO Lisper Ndung'u addressing the press/photo courtesy

NCE halts implementation of direct payment model to farmers

Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) has put on hold implementation of the direct payment models to the coffee farmers on a weekly basis. The move to transition to the farmer direct payment model from the Direct Settlement Systems, (DSS) that remitted the coffee proceeds through the cooperative societies, was ordered to be suspended by the NCE Acting…

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Deputy Governor Grace Cheserek and a farmer during the avocado seedling distribution/photo courtesy

Elgeyo Marakwet distributes 7,000 avocado seedlings to boost conservation and livelihoods

Elgeyo Marakwet County reached a major milestone in environmental conservation and rural empowerment, with the distribution of more than 7,000 avocado seedlings to farmers in Kapsumai Location. Speaking when she led the activity, Deputy Governor Grace Cheserek said the program forms part of a broader countywide tree planting programme that is being implemented in various…

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Cooperative and MSMES CS Wycliffe Oparanya/photo file

CS Oparanya leads reform meetings to revive coffee production in central

The Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development has started a series of meetings to revive coffee production in the central region. The campaign led by CS Wycliffe Oparanya begun yesterday, July 9, and is scheduled to run through Friday July 11, 2025 across five counties of the central regions. It aims…

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National Ushirika Day Celebrations council chairman Macloud Malonza/photo courtesy

National Ushirika Day celebrations council announces change of venue for the 2025 celebration

The National Ushirika Day Celebrations council through the chairman Macloud Malonza has announced a change of venue for their upcoming festivities. Originally scheduled to take place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), the celebrations will now be held at Uhuru Park Grounds on Saturday, July 12, 2025. This crucial update was communicated through a…

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Kenya launches SITPA to drive SACCOs’ digital transformation

Kenya has officially launched the Sacco IT Professionals Association (SITPA), a new initiative aimed at strengthening the digital capabilities of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs). The launch took place on July 9,  2025, at the Mwalimu National DT SACCO Building in Nairobi. SITPA brings together IT professionals working in SACCOs across the country. Its goal…

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Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga awarding some Sacco members during 2025 Ushirika Day Celebrations/photo courtesy

Governor Kahiga lauds Cooperatives for supporting economic growth in the county

Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga has lauded the Cooperatives in the County for fast tracking economic growth and supporting livelihoods. Speaking during 2025 Ushirika Day Celebrations Governor Kahiga said the cooperatives are supporting more than half a million members. “The increase of cooperatives is a testament to the strength and resilience of our people and…

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CECM for Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, Phanice Khatundi awards a certificate during Ushirika Day 2025 celebrations in Trans Nzoia County/photo courtesy

Agricultural Cooperatives urged to contribute to food security

Trans Nzoia County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, Phanice Khatundi has urged agricultural cooperatives across the country to unite in ensuring food security and farmer support. The CECM who was speaking during 2025 International Day of Cooperatives (Ushirika Day) in Kitale said such alliances are critical in achieving long-term development goals….

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