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In the picturesque green hills of Homa Bay County, washed by the cool breeze of Lake Victoria, the country last month converged for the 13th edition of the devolution conference. Governors, especially from counties that are rich in agriculture, hailed devolution as a game-changer in powering the agricultural sector and creating employment most prominently in…
President William Ruto has assured sugarcane farmers that ongoing reforms in the sugar industry will guarantee timely payments and annual bonuses, similar to those received by growers of other cash crops. Speaking at a leadership forum held at South Nyanza Sugar Company (SONY) in Awendo, Migori County, President Ruto said the government’s leasing of four…
The government has committed to settling Ksh6.8 billion in verified debts owed by coffee cooperative societies to financial institutions, offering relief to hundreds of smallholder farmers across the country. Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and MSME Development Wycliffe Oparanya announced the move during a coffee sector sensitisation forum held at Kisii School. He confirmed that while…
Elgeyo Marakwet County has rolled out the distribution of over 30,000 Ruiru 11 coffee seedlings to members of the Sambirir farmers’ Cooperative Society. The initiative aims to enhance coffee production, diversify agriculture, and improve household incomes in the larger Sambirir Ward. Speaking at the Embo-Kachebii coffee nursery, County Agriculture CEC Edwin Kibor said the seedlings…
The Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) has announced that the 2025 Central Kenya National Show will take place from 10th to 13th September at Kabiruini Show ground in Nyeri County. This year’s premier agricultural and trade exhibition will run under the theme “Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth”, highlighting innovation, sustainability, and…
Nine new cooperative societies have been registered in Kaloleni Sub County in Kilifi County by the Cooperative Development Ministry officials. Speaking to Sacco Review from Mariakani town recently, Kaloleni sub county Cooperative Officer, Amos Kenga revealed that the formation of the nine cooperative societies would enable local residents to enroll in large numbers, invest heavily…
Young people in Meru County have been urged to tap into the vast opportunities available in the dairy farming sub-sector, with stakeholders saying it is ripe for innovation and growth. Leaders expressed optimism that increased youth participation will drive sustainable growth. Speaking during the launch of the Naari Dairy Cooperative Society’s five-year Strategic Plan, Meru…
The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto, has officially launched the Kantaria Agricultural Technology and Innovation Centre (KATIC) at the University of Nairobi College of Agriculture a state-of-the-art hub built in honor of the late Rajnikat Kantaria. The launch is a bold step forward in journey toward agri-innovation, climate resilience, and sustainable nourishment for every Kenyan…
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has recorded an after-tax profit of Ksh14.1 billion for the first half of 2025, representing an 8.4 percent increase from Ksh13 billion posted during the same period last year. Profit before tax rose by 8.3 percent to Ksh19.7 billion, up from Ksh18.2 billion in the first half of 2024. The bank…
The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily stopped the government from privatizing the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC). Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued the conservatory order on August 15, 2025, halting any sale, transfer, or disposal of KPC shares until a petition challenging the move is fully heard. “Pending the inter partes hearing and determination of the…
