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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 generates Sh755m in Sale 41 auction

Sacco ReviewSeptember 23, 2026September 26, 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…

NTSA launches free training for over 4,000 PSV workers

Sacco ReviewSeptember 22, 202607 mins

NTSA begins free training for thousands of PSV workers Drivers and operators to gain new safety and management skills Programme targets safer and more professional public transport operations More than 4,000 participants drawn from Kenya’s public transport sector—including Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers, operators, Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisation (SACCO) managers and supervisors—are set to…

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…

How QVSE lured Kenyans with profits before freezing accounts

Sacco ReviewSeptember 21, 202607 mins

QVSE attracted investors with promises of quick returns from US stocks Account freezes left investors unable to access displayed balances CMA warning raises questions about the platform and similar schemes For many Kenyans, especially teachers, small traders and other middle-income earners, QVSE appeared to offer a simple route into the lucrative world of US stocks….

Machakos County deploys 13 new road graders to improve roads

Sacco ReviewSeptember 21, 202603 mins

New graders are being deployed across Machakos to improve road access Residents urged to support road demarcation and opening of access routes Several market centres are set to benefit from a land titling programme Machakos County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Roads, Transport, Housing and Lands, Nathaniel Nganga, says the 13 newly procured road graders…