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AI to headline Nairobi International Trade Fair, says ASK

Sacco ReviewSeptember 21, 202605 mins

AI and precision agriculture to feature prominently at Nairobi International Trade Fair Farmers set to explore technologies for productivity and climate-smart farming More than 500 exhibitors expected at Jamhuri Park Showground Artificial intelligence (AI), precision agriculture and data-driven farming will take centre stage at this year’s Nairobi International Trade Fair as farmers are set to…

Sugar farmers await KSB election date amid court battle over board seats

Sacco ReviewSeptember 18, 202609 mins

Sugar farmers await clarity on delayed Kenya Sugar Board elections Farmers reject a proposal for Parliament to appoint board directors Upper Western farmers rally behind their preferred candidate for the seat Kenya’s sugar farmers are eagerly awaiting an election date for their preferred director as the High Court prepares to determine consolidated cases challenging the…

Kenya, Australia explore agricultural research partnership

Sacco ReviewSeptember 17, 202604 mins

Kenya and Australia explore new areas of agricultural research cooperation Researchers examine technology and data-driven approaches for farmers Soil health and livestock feed emerge as key areas for collaboration Kenya’s agricultural research sector could see stronger international cooperation in soil health, digital farming and livestock feed following talks between the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research…

Mbadi vows to appeal Safaricom divestment court ruling

Sacco ReviewSeptember 16, 202604 mins

Treasury prepares to challenge the High Court decision on Safaricom shares Court ruling also nullified the parliamentary paper supporting the transaction Government says it remains confident in the legality of the divestment process National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has said the government will move to court to appeal the High Court decision issued on…

Stakeholders push for reform of MSME financing ecosystem

Sacco ReviewSeptember 15, 202604 mins

Stakeholders want financing solutions tailored to different MSME needs The forum examined ways to reduce lending risks and widen access to capital Recommendations will shape upcoming discussions on MSME financing and growth Stakeholders have called for a re-engineering of Kenya’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) financing ecosystem to increase access to capital, reduce investment…

Pirates release MV Sward, free fertiliser bound for Kenya

Sacco ReviewSeptember 14, 202605 mins

MV Sward and its 17 crew have been freed after five months. The vessel carries 4,500 tonnes of fertiliser bound for Kenya. Cargo must pass safety and quality checks before delivery. Somali pirates have released the MV Sward and its 17 crew members after a five-month hijacking, easing fears over Kenya’s fertiliser supply. The Turkish-managed…

African Swine Fever outbreak wipes out pigs in 7 counties

Sacco ReviewSeptember 12, 202603 mins

ASF outbreak spreads across seven counties, killing thousands of pigs. Kiambu has recorded more than 1,470 pig deaths since May. Government has intensified surveillance and controls on animal movement. The government has stepped up surveillance and disease control measures after an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) spread across seven counties, killing thousands of pigs…

Kenya signs deal to import 540,000 tonnes of maize from Zambia

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202603 mins

Kenya will import 540,000 tonnes of maize from Zambia. The deal aims to address a grain deficit caused by drought. Prices will be agreed for each shipment based on market conditions. Kenya has struck a deal to import 540,000 metric tonnes of white Grade A non-GMO maize from Zambia, aimed at closing a grain deficit…

Kenya unveils Sh2.1bn plan for El Niño livestock safety

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202605 mins

Ksh2.1bn plan targets El Niño livestock risks. 24 counties will receive initial support. Funds will cover vaccines, emergency response and early warning. The Government has launched a Ksh2.1 billion plan to shield livestock farmers from anticipated El Niño flooding across 24 counties. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe unveiled the National Livestock Sector…

99,000 tonnes of fertiliser ready for tea farmers nationwide

Sacco ReviewSeptember 8, 202604 mins

99,000 tonnes of subsidised fertiliser have been flagged off for tea farmers. Farmers will access the fertiliser at KSh2,000 per 50kg bag. KTDA has been urged to speed up distribution ahead of El Niño rains. A celebratory mood has greeted tea farmers across the country following the flagging off of the first consignment of 99,000…