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Chondo weaving restores a spark for Nyeri senior citizens

Sacco ReviewOctober 2, 202607 mins

Nyeri elders are finding renewed purpose through a traditional craft A village weaving group is turning its hobby into a source of income Support from a local foundation is helping expand the elders’ venture For many elderly individuals in the country, and especially in rural areas and informal settlements, retirement boredom, isolation and the daily…

Kakamega agriculture sector faces Senate review over delays

Sacco ReviewOctober 2, 202605 mins

Kakamega’s agriculture programmes recorded strong spending but faced implementation challenges Senate lawmakers questioned procurement gaps, project delays and value for money The county outlined measures to improve planning, funding and project monitoring The Senate Agriculture Committee has raised concerns over delays, procurement gaps and weak project implementation in Kakamega County’s agriculture sector, despite the county…

Micii Mikuru Tea Factory debt hits Sh1.1bn, audit reveals

Sacco ReviewOctober 2, 202605 mins

A tea factory in Meru faces mounting debt and scrutiny over its operations Farmers have raised concerns over low payments and alleged leaf manipulation Regulators are tightening oversight as Parliament seeks answers on the factory’s finances The Micii Mikuru Tea Factory in Meru County owes Ksh1,126,929,425 and has been flagged for leaf falsification, a Tea…

Kenya could unlock Sh194.6bn in private investment

Sacco ReviewOctober 2, 202607 mins

Three sectors emerge as potential engines for fresh private investment and jobs Agriculture, coastal tourism and medical manufacturing face key barriers to expansion Reforms could open new opportunities for farmers, businesses and regional manufacturers Kenya could unlock up to Ksh194.6 billion in fresh private investment and create about 80,000 direct jobs by fixing bottlenecks in…

Kagwe unveils digital farming push as 8.9m farmers register

Sacco ReviewOctober 1, 202604 mins

Government expands its digital push to improve farm management and service delivery Soil health, climate pressures and post-harvest losses remain key agricultural challenges New partnerships target technology adoption, livestock production and export growth Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has unveiled a digital farming push, with 8.9 million farmers now registered nationwide. Speaking at the…

Counterfeit juice factory busted in Kabete, two arrested

Sacco ReviewOctober 1, 202604 mins

Detectives raid a Muthua homestead in Kabete following a tip from a member of the public Two men are arrested as officers uncover a suspected counterfeit juice operation Bottles, packaging materials and other items are seized during the operation Detectives in Kabete have shut down a counterfeit juice factory hidden in a Muthua homestead and…

KALRO showcases farm innovations at Nairobi Trade Fair

Sacco ReviewSeptember 30, 202603 mins

KALRO showcases research-driven technologies at Nairobi Trade Fair Farmers get a look at innovations across crops and livestock Climate-smart solutions feature among the technologies on display The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) showcased a range of research driven technologies and innovations aimed at helping farmers improve productivity and adapt to changing agricultural conditions…

Tea factories declare lower bonuses for 2025/2026 season

Sacco ReviewSeptember 30, 202603 mins

Tea factories declare lower bonuses for the 2025/2026 season Farmer payouts vary widely across factories Some factories announce bonuses of less than Ksh 20 per kilo Tea farmers are set to receive a low bonus in the month following the declaration of the much awaited payment for the 2025/2026 year. The payment reflects a reduction…

Smallholder tea earnings slip to Sh919m at auction

Sacco ReviewSeptember 30, 202604 mins

Smallholder tea earnings fall despite firm auction prices Githongo factory records the week’s highest tea price Kenya’s tea sales remain ahead of regional competitors in value Githongo factory posted the best price of the week at the Mombasa Tea Auction, selling its tea at Ksh 477.30 ($3.70) a kilo. Even so, smallholder factories as a…

CBK data exposes striking commercial lending disparities

Sacco ReviewSeptember 30, 202605 mins

Bank lending rates differ widely despite a lower industry average Borrowers face different costs depending on the bank and loan terms CBK maintains the Central Bank Rate at 8.75 per cent Kenyans shopping for loans have been handed a fresh guide to the cost of borrowing. New Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) figures reveal a…