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More than 2,000 farmers from Meru, Isiolo, and Laikipia counties gathered in Ngare Ndare for a hands-on agricultural expo organized by Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and partners. The farmers’ expo was intended to equip farmers with real, actionable solutions to boost crop yields, adapt to climate change, and protect natural resources. The event brought together farmers,…
The lush, rolling hills of Nyeri were alive with color and celebration as Gitugi Tea Factory played host to the national launch of International Tea Day 2025 on Friday. The event brought together top government officials, sector players, farmers, and international guests, reflecting the growing importance of tea in Kenya’s economy and the bold new…
Coffee farmers in Kirinyaga have a reason to smile following the release of huge payout rates for the 2024/2025 season. Already 27 coffee factories out of the 75 wet mills have announced a payout of between sh100 and sh.145 per kilogramme for the cherry. Gacami Coffee factory under the Baragwi Farmers Cooperative Society made the…
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe, has issued a two week ultimatum to all miraa traders and exporters to comply with the government’s set minimum prices or face delisting. Speaking during a Farmers’ Day event in Meru, CS Kagwe warned that non-compliant traders will be required to reapply for licenses and clearly state…
Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, State Department for Cooperatives has highlighted major coffee reforms achievements a head of Mt Kenya region five days tour, the region has majority coffee farmers. Among the major reforms by the Kenya Kwanza government include placing coffee reforms under the Office of the President…
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country are set to benefit from multibillion-dollar warehousing facilities that have opened doors at Tatu City in Ruiru, Kiambu County. The Link Warehousing & Logistics Park is a joint initiative between Tatu City Limited, Chandaria Properties, Mahesh & Tirth Construction, and Steel Structures. It is expected to provide…
The County government of Embu has launched campaigns to bring more than 8ooo boda boda riders under Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) in a bid ensure soberness, decency and profitable financial management in the industry. In one of the most elaborate ever collaborations between the riders and the devolved government, Embu Governor Cecily Njagi…
Tower Sacco, one of Kenya’s leading Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations, has officially opened its Nyeri branch, marking a significant milestone as the sacco now boasts 30 branches across nine counties. The grand opening was graced by H.E. David Kinaniri Waroe, representing Nyeri Governor H.E. Mutahi Kahiga, PhD., EGH. In his address, Waroe commended Tower…
The Council of Governors (CoG) Vice Chair and Nyeri Governor, H.E. Mutahi Kahiga, has launched the Tupande Youth in Agriculture Program in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and CoG. The initiative, unveiled at White Rhino Hotel in Nyeri, aims to inspire youth to pursue agriculture-based careers, enhancing agricultural productivity in Kenya. The program, implemented under…
The Department of Gender, Youth, Sports, and Social Services held a press briefing to announce the upcoming launch of the Nyeri County Youth Development Policy 2023. The event is set for November 29, 2024, at Moi Nyeri Complex School. Led by Gender CECM Esther Ndung’u, the briefing highlighted the policy’s transformative agenda aimed at addressing…
