Kagwe hands Sh30.5m to Kilifi co-ops to boost farmer financing

Kilifi Saccos receive Ksh30.5 million to expand farmer financing. Government links cooperative funding to new irrigation opportunities. Stronger Saccos are expected to improve market access and farmer incomes. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has handed over Ksh 30.5 million to eight local savings and credit cooperative organisations (Saccos) in Kilifi County…

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Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe speaking during the flagging off of bulk milk coolers for dairy cooperatives at Uhuru Park in Nairobi on May 20, 2026-Photo|Courtesy

Kagwe pushes for faster irrigation to boost food output

Kagwe wants faster irrigation expansion to boost Kenya’s food production. Sh79 million Ndigiria Water Pan project will support a 50 acre irrigation scheme. Government plans to capture more rainwater and reduce reliance on rainfall. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has called for a rapid expansion of irrigation across Kenya as the…

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Taita Taveta County governor Dr. Andrew Mwadime speaking during a consultative meeting in Mombasa.- Photo courtesy

Taita Taveta governor calls for more irrigation investment

Taita Taveta’s agricultural potential could grow significantly with expanded irrigation investment. Governor Andrew Mwadime wants water challenges tackled to unlock farming, jobs and food production. New programme targets livestock, dairy, fruits, edible oils and rice as key growth areas. Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime has called for more investment in irrigation infrastructure to boost agriculture,…

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Women Enterprise Fund CEO Rachael Musyoki (Center), Kilifi County Deputy Governor Florah Mbetsa Chibule, Kilifi North MP Owen Baya (Right) accompanied by women group members holding a dummy cheque during the WEF women empowerment function at Makone grounds in Kilifi County.-Photo courtesy

WEF seeks more funding for women’s SME loans

WEF wants more government funding as demand for women’s SME loans rises. Ksh 41.2 million was disbursed to 200 women’s groups in Kilifi. WEF cut its maximum loan limit from Sh1 million to Ksh750,000 due to rising demand. Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) is pushing for a bigger government allocation after seeing a sharp rise in…

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Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime signing a dummy cheque issued to Taita Taveta Banana (TATABA) FCS Limited.- Photo/courtesy

Taita Taveta governor hands Sh29.9m to dairy, banana co-ops

Three Taita Taveta cooperatives receive Ksh29.9 million to boost dairy and banana value chains. Tagho Dairy gets Ksh14.9 million, Taita Taveta Banana Ksh8.6 million and Mwafugha Dairy Ksh5.81 million. Governor Andrew Mwadime urges farmers to embrace cooperatives and value addition. Three farmer cooperatives in Taita Taveta County have received Ksh 29.9 million to boost dairy…

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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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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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Taita Taveta Agriculture & Cooperatives Development CECM Danson Katuu Mzenge-Photo|Courtesy

Taita Taveta sets up Cooperative Fund to expand rural credit access

The Cooperative Fund will complement existing credit programmes and provide targeted support for agricultural production and other income‑generating activities. Taita Taveta County has unveiled plans to establish a dedicated Cooperative Fund that will serve as a revolving financing facility for farmers, small businesses, and cooperative societies. The initiative is designed to ease access to affordable…

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