CS Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe in Kwale County. Photo/courtesy

Kwale sugar factory revival plan promises jobs, payouts

Government launches a multi stakeholder plan to revive Kwale International Sugar Company and restore jobs. Farmers to receive Ksh 66 million in pending payments as part of efforts to restart sugarcane production. Revival targets higher local sugar production, reduced imports and renewed economic activity across the Coast region. The national government has launched an ambitious…

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Bodaboda riders receives a cheque after an empowerment meeting at Mukuyuni Social Hall. Photo/ Lydia Ngoolo

Kaiti bodaboda Saccos get Ksh2.5m, urged to invest wisely

Ksh2.5 million was disbursed to bodaboda SACCOs in Kaiti, benefiting 1,200 riders. Leaders urged the groups to invest the funds in profitable projects. Mukuyuni Self Help Group received Ksh449,000 and plans to start a petrol station. Leaders have called on bodaboda Saccos in Kaiti constituency, Makueni County, to invest the Ksh2.5 million disbursed under a…

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Naivasha Sub County Cooperative Officer Hanifa Wabomba (centre) pose for photo with Leaders of various Sacco in Naivasha and Gilgil Sub County. Photo/Peter Otuoro

Naivasha cooperatives urged to follow laws to boost service delivery

Naivasha cooperatives urged to comply with sector laws to improve member services. Members encouraged to engage actively during education sessions and annual general meetings. Wabomba calls for transparency, accountability and regular audits to build member trust. Naivasha Sub-County Cooperative Officer Hanifa Wabomba has urged co-operative societies in Naivasha and Gilgil sub-counties to strictly follow the…

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Board of Directors led by their Chairman Cosmus Kyalo (center) pose for a group photo in front of their show room building. Photo/ Tsozungu Kombe

Malindi Handcraft Co-op turnover hits Ksh44.9 million

Malindi Handcraft Cooperative Society’s turnover nearly doubled to Ksh 44.99 million in 2025 from Ksh 24.52 million in 2024. The society, founded in 1986 by 30 members, reported higher assets and share capital, and plans to recruit more members to strengthen its capital base. Chairman Cosmas Kyalo cited poor marketing during low tourist seasons and…

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stall at the 3rd Nation Agro Ecological Symposium where the four coffee societies exhibited their packaged coffee. Photo/courtesy

Embu, Kiambu co-ops push local coffee consumption

Embu and Kiambu coffee co-ops now require members to buy 500g of coffee annually. IPSIA is supporting farmers with roasting, processing and packaging equipment. The initiative aims to boost local coffee consumption and farmer earnings. Four coffee cooperative societies in Embu and Kiambu counties have resolved to boost local coffee consumption by requiring each member…

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Mekika Sacco's newly acquired vehicle

Meru County backs Mekika Dairy Sacco with new vehicle and support package

Meru County launched a new vehicle for Mekika Dairy Sacco and pledged continued support for cooperative growth. The new vehicle is expected to improve service delivery, transport, market access and operational efficiency for dairy farmers. County officials urged farmers to embrace cooperatives as a pathway to economic empowerment and sustainable livelihoods. Meru County Executive Committee…

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Laikipia adopts agroecology policy to promote organic farming

Laikipia is adopting an agroecology policy to promote organic farming and reduce hazardous pesticide use. The policy will support sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and conservation of indigenous seeds. Farmers say it will improve health, protect the environment, and reduce reliance on harmful chemicals. Laikipia farmers have initiated domestication of an agroecology policy and Bill by…

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi (centre) during a development tour at Mudete Tea Factory in Vihiga County. Photo courtesy

Gov’t moves to revive tea sector as KTDA firms up fertiliser transport plan

Gov’t says reforms are underway to tackle high taxes, poor roads, pests, diseases and price volatility affecting tea farmers, while urging continued production. Mudavadi says Mudete Tea Factory serves about 12,000 farmers and has transformed livelihoods, as leaders call for more factories, lower taxes and better rural roads. KTDA has procured 99,000 metric tonnes of…

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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti during an inspection of a maize farm.- Photo courtesy

Machakos Governor pledges to revive agriculture to boost food security and jobs

Wavinya Ndeti pledged to revive agriculture to boost food security, jobs and economic growth in Machakos. The county stocked Kwa Katiwa Earth Dam with fish fingerlings to expand aquaculture and support local incomes. The governor pledged continued support for farmers through seeds, seedlings and planting vines. Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has stressed the importance of…

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