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Nyeri dairy farmers boosted as gov’t hands over 12 bulk milk coolers to curb post-harvest loses

Sacco ReviewNovember 16, 202504 mins

The government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has handed over 12 bulk milk coolers to Nyeri dairy farmers to save the farmers from post-harvest loses resulting from poor milk processing and storage facilities. ‎Speaking during the handing over ceremony, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the coolers will benefit some 3,600 farmers…

Meru County commits to empower traders, farmers through improved infrastructure development

Sacco ReviewNovember 15, 202503 mins

The Meru County government is committed to empowering traders and farmers by creating and improving infrastructures in places they operate from. This was revealed by Trade and Cooperatives CECM Rev. Carol Kaberia, who noted that the county government has remained committed to empowering traders and farmers by improving market infrastructure and creating better trading environments….

Kisumu Senator calls for compensation of Kibuye Market traders destroyed by storm

Sacco ReviewNovember 14, 2025November 14, 202503 mins

Kisumu Senator Prof. Tom Ojienda has called for the compensation of Kibuye Market traders who suffered massive losses following recent strong winds and heavy rains that destroyed their stalls and merchandise. The Senator who was speaking at the Senate wants the Committee on Trade, Industrialisation and Tourism to give a statement on the need for…

SBM Bank Kenya returns to profitability, posts Ksh412 Million pre-tax in nine months

Sacco ReviewNovember 14, 202503 mins

Kenya SBM Bank Limited CEO Bhartesh Shah has reported a profit before tax of Ksh412 million for the nine months ending September 30, 2025, marking a significant turnaround from a Ksh1.3 billion loss in the same period last year. The bank’s total assets rose to Ksh104 billion from Ksh97.5 billion a year earlier, while customer…

Kenya’s Agricultural exports set to expand in U.S. market following high level trade talks

Sacco ReviewNovember 14, 202505 mins

Kenya’s agricultural sector is poised for a major breakthrough in accessing the United States market following a successful visit to Nairobi by the U.S. Africa Trade Desk (USATD) delegation. The team was formally received by the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, marking a key milestone in efforts to boost Kenya’s export…

LBDA banks on farmer training, mechanisation, bonus model to boost rice production

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202507 mins

The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) is banking on mechanisation, farmer training and a new bonus model to raise local rice production across Lake region. According to the authority, the initiative also aims to shield farmers from middlemen who have for years exploited growers. Speaking recently Managing Director CPA Wycliffe Ochiaga said the authority is…

Homa Bay farmers receive 5,900 improved kienyeji chicks to boost poultry production

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202504 mins

More than 80 farmer groups in Homa Bay County have received improved Kienyeji chicks from the national government in a bid to boost poultry production, food security and household incomes. Speaking on Wednesday after the handing over of the chicks to the beneficiary groups, Josephat Simolo, from the State Department for Livestock said the support…

President Ruto reaffirms Kenya’s commitment to MSME growth

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202505 mins

President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as a key driver of economic transformation and regional integration. Speaking on Tuesday during the official opening of the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSME Trade Fair at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, President Ruto said the MSME sector remains the “engine…

CS Oparanya urges Lake Region Counties to strengthen cooperative structures, embrace reforms

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202508 mins

Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Wycliffe Oparanya has urged counties in the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) to strengthen cooperative structures and embrace digital systems to tap the resources available for development. He also called on them to jointly pursue financial reforms to unlock regional economic potential ahead…

State department for livestock dev’t, KNCCI partner for dairy, beef export expansion

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202503 mins

The State department for livestock development and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, (KNCCI) have come together to boost Kenya’s dairy and beef exports. Speaking during the delegation led by KNCCI President Dr. Erick Rutto, CS Mutahi Kagwe said that KNCCI is a key partner in linking Kenyan producers to global markets and…