Gachagua vows to eradicate cartels in coffee sector

The government has vowed to eradicate coffee cartels, improve marketing strategies and increase prices in an elaborate bid to revive the once vibrant sector. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said once cartels are eradicated and marketing and price improved, coffee production will automatically go up, leading to better returns to farmers, sufficient foreign exchange and vibrant…

Read More
cooperatives

High uptake of Hustler Fund loans a threat to Saccos, banks

The enthusiasm by small rural based enterprises in Embu County  in embracing the group based Hustlers’ Fund loans is bound to give stiff competition to Saccos and banks for customers, former Commissioner of Cooperatives Geoffrey Njang’ombe has warned. The launch of the second phase of the Hustler Fund will see registered groups qualified for loans…

Read More

SMEs appeal for help to venture into sustainable productions 

Small rural based enterprises, especially women groups in Embu county, have appealed for help from various experts in the cooperative movement to help them create ecofriendly products. One such enterprise is Kiritiri Kwimenya Self Help Group which makes eco-friendly Kiondo bags from sisal fibre. The bags are mainly sold through barter trade with maize growers…

Read More
demonstrations

Police lob teargas to disperse demonstrations by Matuu Wendano members

Police on Friday lobbed teargas to disperse members of Matuu Wendano Company who held demonstrations calling for the transfer of Matungulu Deputy County Commissioner Evelyn Wekesa. The demos led by Chairperson James Mwangangi Mwovi led to a slow-down on Tala-Ol-donyo Sabuk causing traffic congestion. While addressing journalists, they claimed that the DCC through the police…

Read More

Farmers Cooperatives received Ksh138 million to boost production

The county government of Machakos has issued cheques worth Ksh138 million to farmers from various cooperative societies and community based organizations. Speaking while issuing out the cheques at Machakos People’s Park, Governor Wavinya Ndeti  noted that the funds are meant to enable farmers procure material and farm inputs. The governor promised to issue out more…

Read More
Not Allowed