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Western Kenya cane farmers reject Crops Laws Amendment Bill

Sacco ReviewOctober 30, 2026October 30, 2026013 mins

Cane farmers have issued a political warning to President William Ruto and Western region MPs over proposed changes to the sugar sector. The farmers have rejected a proposed law that would transfer key financial powers from the Kenya Sugar Board to another state agency. They are demanding the election of the board’s directors before Parliament…

Oparanya challenges Stima SACCO to protect members’ savings

Sacco ReviewOctober 29, 202604 mins

Oparanya has urged Stima Sacco to strengthen financial controls as its asset base expands. The cooperative’s growth ambitions have drawn calls for greater accountability and prudent lending. Digital investment and cybersecurity remain central to plans to improve member services. Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has challenged Stima DT SACCO to strengthen accountability, tighten financial controls…

Zone 5 tea farmers demand subsidised fertiliser allocation

Sacco ReviewOctober 29, 202603 mins

Zone 5 tea farmers want inclusion in the subsidised fertiliser programme to reduce production costs. Growers say fertiliser prices have risen beyond the government-set rate, threatening yields and earnings. Suppliers are demanding payment for fertiliser delivered to tea factories, adding pressure to the sector. Tea farmers in Zone 5 are asking the government to include…

New KPCU seedling drive boosts coffee revival in five counties

Sacco ReviewOctober 29, 202604 mins

New KPCU is expanding access to coffee seedlings through cooperative societies in five counties. Several cooperatives have received thousands of seedlings to support new and existing farmers. The drive aims to raise national coffee production and strengthen farmers’ incomes. The New Kenya Planters’ Cooperative Union (New KPCU) has intensified efforts to revive Kenya’s coffee sector…

Tea Board halts levy on tea trade after High Court order

Sacco ReviewOctober 29, 202604 mins

The Tea Board of Kenya has suspended collection of the tea levy following a High Court order. The suspension covers tea imports and exports and will remain in force pending further court directions. Traders must continue complying with other licensing, registration, quality and customs requirements. The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has stopped collecting the…

KRA places over one million landlords under tax scrutiny

Sacco ReviewOctober 29, 202607 mins

KRA is using digital systems to identify landlords whose rental income declarations may be incomplete. Geolocation mapping is expected to strengthen property tracking and tax compliance. The crackdown comes as the government steps up efforts to close revenue collection gaps. More than one million landlords in Kenya are under the taxman’s spotlight after the Kenya…

Coffee farmers count losses as two arrested over night theft

Sacco ReviewOctober 29, 202604 mins

Coffee farmers in Mutira are counting losses as night thefts target mature berries. Residents have called for action against suspected thieves and buyers of stolen coffee. Farmers are spending more to hire night guards as insecurity threatens their harvests. Coffee farmers in Mutira are decrying rampant theft of mature berries from their farms after two…

Kindiki launches Sh227 million Karima Kabutu irrigation project

Sacco ReviewOctober 29, 202604 mins

Nyeri farmers are set to benefit from a new irrigation scheme targeting year-round crop production. The project will support high-value crops and reduce reliance on unpredictable rainfall. The scheme is expected to open new income opportunities for households in Othaya. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has launched construction of the Karima Kabutu Irrigation Project in Othaya,…

KTDA factories earn Sh1 billion at Mombasa tea auction

Sacco ReviewOctober 29, 202604 mins

Tea factories secured stronger auction returns as premium prices lifted earnings. East of the Rift teas continued attracting buyers seeking top-quality produce. Several smallholder factories stood out for both prices and auction volumes. Tea factories managed by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) earned Ksh 1 billion after selling 2,656,230 kg of made tea through…

Nairobi Coffee Exchange earns Sh1 billion in Sale 4

Sacco ReviewOctober 28, 202603 mins

Nairobi Coffee Exchange earned about Ksh1 billion from its Sale 04 auction. The auction sold 21,636 bags weighing 1.33 million kilogrammes at an average of USD 294.26 per 50kg bag. Ibero Kenya led buyers with 4,817 bags, while Grade AB recorded the highest volume sold. The Nairobi Coffee Exchange raked in USD 7.8 million, about…