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The Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development has started a series of meetings to revive coffee production in the central region. The campaign led by CS Wycliffe Oparanya begun yesterday, July 9, and is scheduled to run through Friday July 11, 2025 across five counties of the central regions. It aims…
Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga has lauded the Cooperatives in the County for fast tracking economic growth and supporting livelihoods. Speaking during 2025 Ushirika Day Celebrations Governor Kahiga said the cooperatives are supporting more than half a million members. “The increase of cooperatives is a testament to the strength and resilience of our people and…
The battle between Kirinyaga county coffee farmers and the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) is now in the corridors of justice, as the high court extended conservatory orders barring the implementation of the Direct Settlement System (DSS) and new reforms in the coffee sector until July 28, 2025. The Cooperative Bank that operates the DSS also…
Ndarugu Dairy Farmers Co-operative Society in Kiambu County has received a 5,000-litre milk cooler from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. The machine was handed over by Principal Secretary State Department for Livestock Development Jonathan Mueke said the group is among 230 farmer cooperatives across Kenya benefiting from the ongoing national rollout of milk…
Small business owners from Kiambu County received a significant boost during the 2nd Annual SME Conference, Exhibition, and Awards organized by the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA). The event attracted hundreds of entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry leaders, providing Kiambu-based SMEs with invaluable access to expert guidance, business networks, and growth opportunities. Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives…
Farmers of Inoi Cooperative society in Kirinyaga County is set to benefit from a 3-year program dubbed ‘Brewing the Future Coffee to Stay’, funded by German (Tchibo) under the Mount Kenya Sustainable Landscape and Livelihoods program (MSuLLi). The project led by the Rainforest Alliance aims to address the challenges in the coffee sector through promotion…
Murang’a County has unveiled more than Ksh.20 billion worth of investment-ready opportunities in the agriculture sector, setting the stage for a major agribusiness investment in the country, in a bid to attract investors. The announcement was made during a high-level pre-conference luncheon jointly hosted by the Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) and the Ministry of Investments,…
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…
