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Senator demands probe into livestock killings in Samburu

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 202603 mins

Samburu senator calls for investigations into alleged livestock killings during security operation Hundreds of goats and cattle were reportedly killed in Waso Ward over three days Senator seeks accountability, medical support and compensation for affected families Samburu County Senator Lelegwe Ltumbesi has called for investigations into an alleged security operation in Waso Ward, Samburu East…

MSME drive to launch in Vihiga, set to back young entrepreneurs

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 202604 mins

Vihiga prepares to host the first phase of the nationwide MSME drive Government officials to engage entrepreneurs and assess ongoing support programmes The initiative will expand to more counties as officials gather feedback on implementation The government is set to launch a nationwide drive for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and young entrepreneurs, starting…

Mombasa tea auction nets Sh1.8bn as volumes rise

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 2026September 24, 202603 mins

Tea trading activity at the Mombasa auction rises as buyers take interest Smallholder factories record stronger earnings during the latest sale Regional teas continue to attract buyers at competitive prices The Mombasa Tea Auction traded 6,213,733 kgs of made tea from four East African countries, with Kenya selling the largest consignment. In a report, East…

KRA seizes under-declared smartphone consignment at Eldoret airport

Sacco ReviewSeptember 23, 202604 mins

KRA intercepts a smartphone consignment linked to an alleged Ksh21.5 million tax loss Verification uncovers thousands more phones than were declared in customs entries High-end smartphone models were also found among the undeclared goods at Eldoret airport The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) enforcement teams have seized a consignment of under-declared 53,000 units of smart phones…

KALRO flags soil health gap behind low maize yields

Sacco ReviewSeptember 23, 202604 mins

KALRO says poor soil health is contributing to Kenya’s low maize yields Researchers push for site-specific fertiliser recommendations based on reliable soil data Stakeholders explore better nutrient management to raise productivity and farmer incomes Kenya’s maize production is falling far below its potential, with farmers harvesting an average of just 1.9 tonnes per hectare against…

Senator Wambua presses for seed plan ahead of El Niño rains

Sacco ReviewSeptember 23, 202604 mins

Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua seeks clarity on the Government’s seed distribution plans ASAL farmers could use the expected rains to improve food and livestock production The Senator wants timely seeds, tree seedlings, pasture and extension support for farmers Kitui County Senator Enoch Wambua has questioned the Government’s readiness to get seeds and seedlings to farmers…

Nairobi Coffee Exchange earns Sh755m in Sale 41 auction

Sacco ReviewSeptember 23, 202605 mins

Coffee worth Ksh755 million changed hands in Sale 41 at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange Price differences widened sharply across grades and individual lots Certified coffee continued to attract higher average prices than uncertified lots The Nairobi Coffee Exchange sold 990,385 kilograms of coffee in Sale 41, fetching Ksh755 million at an average of Ksh38,118 per…

Tea farmers await KTDA second bonus payment for 2025/26

Sacco ReviewSeptember 23, 202607 mins

Factory directors are set to review the year’s tea earnings before announcing the payout Farmers are bracing for a bonus shaped by market disruptions and rising costs Last year’s top-paying factories set a benchmark that growers will be watching closely The tea farmers expect their directors to declare bonus payments for the year 2025/2026, after…

Bamboo growing key to boosting incomes, says KEFRI

Sacco ReviewSeptember 22, 202607 mins

KEFRI urges Kenyans to embrace bamboo farming Bamboo highlighted as an emerging income and enterprise opportunity Stakeholders call for stronger support for bamboo value addition Kenyans have been challenged by stakeholders to embrace the planting of the bamboo tree owing to its economic, social and environmental benefits to the community and country. Led by the…

Kenya joins UN forum to boost MSME access to procurement

Sacco ReviewSeptember 22, 202604 mins

Kenya takes MSME procurement agenda to global forum Sustainable procurement talks highlight new market opportunities Government steps up efforts to widen access to public contracts Kenya has taken its push to expand opportunities for small businesses to the global stage, with State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Principal Secretary (PS) Susan Mang’eni…