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Murang’a to roll out automated maize, fertilizer distribution system to boost efficiency

Sacco ReviewNovember 25, 202504 mins

Murang’a County Government has announced a major shift in its maize and fertilizer distribution programme, planning to unveil a pilot automated system aimed at increasing efficiency, enhancing food security, and boosting farmers’ earnings. According to a public E-notice issued by the county administration yesterday, the new system, enabled by Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, will…

Farmers embrace aquaponics farming in Vihiga

Sacco ReviewNovember 21, 202503 mins

Vihiga County farmers have embraced the aquaponics farming, which involves the integration of fish farming and crop production, to promote food production in the region. The project being supported by the Vihiga county government and other strategic partners is taking root in the region following the establishment of a modern system at Kaimosi Friends Vocational…

Ruth Odinga condemns Kibuye Market assault, demands swift justice

Sacco ReviewNovember 20, 2025November 20, 202503 mins

Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has condemned the assault incident at Kibuye Market that led to the arrest of the market chairlady, Judith Matengo, popularly known as Nyaramba, calling for swift and transparent investigations into the attack. Matengo was arrested on Monday night after a viral video showed her beating two female traders with a…

Nominated MCA celebrates historic moment as Kericho Youth Bill heads to Governor for assent

Sacco ReviewNovember 20, 202504 mins

Nominated MCA Issack Matker has hailed a historic step in Kericho County’s legislative journey after the Kericho County Youth Development Bill 2024, which he sponsored, was officially forwarded to Governor Dr. Erick K. Mutai for assent. The transmittal was made on 19th November 2025 by the Speaker of the Kericho County Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr….

Keep politics out of Michimikuru Tea Factory, Meru farmers warn leaders

Sacco ReviewNovember 20, 202506 mins

Tea farmers and the management at Michimikuru Tea Factory in Meru County have appealed to the government to safeguard factory operations from what they term as escalating political interference that has cost the sector millions of shillings in lost income. Speaking yesterday during the factory’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), farmers lamented that persistent political meddling…

Gov’t assures Kakamega residents of direct benefits from Ksh683 billion gold

Sacco ReviewNovember 18, 202503 mins

The government has moved to reassure residents of Kakamega County that the recently confirmed Ksh683 billion gold discovery will bring meaningful economic benefits to local communities. British firm Shanta Gold Limited had confirmed the new billions gold discovery at its Isulu-Bushiangala underground project in Kakamega County. Addressing journalists in Kakamega, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura outlined…

Machakos County revamps coffee sector with Ksh45 Million grant to Coffee Societies

Sacco ReviewNovember 18, 202503 mins

Machakos County is revamping its coffee sector after Governor Wavinya Ndeti championed a transformative investment under the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP). Five coffee cooperative societies in the region have received a major boost with over Ksh 45 million in grants to revamp and modernize their operations. The beneficiary societies include Kasinga Farmers…

Meru farmers benefit as gov’t distributes 160,000 certified coffee seedlings in Meru

Sacco ReviewNovember 17, 202503 mins

The government has announced a major milestone in the Coffee Revitalization Programme, with the New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (New KPCU) Meru Branch distributing 160,000 certified coffee seedlings to farmers in the county. Principal Secretary for the State Department for Cooperatives, Patrick Kilemi, said the initiative will provide growers with disease-free seedlings reduce farm production…

45 farmer groups set for Tunza project in Vihiga

Sacco ReviewNovember 16, 202502 mins

Forty-five farmer groups have been selected to participate in the first phase of the TUNZA Project, an initiative funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in Vihiga County. This follows a sensitization and application process that attracted at least 375 groups of farmers during a vetting conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries…

Nyeri dairy farmers boosted as gov’t hands over 12 bulk milk coolers to curb post-harvest loses

Sacco ReviewNovember 16, 202504 mins

The government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has handed over 12 bulk milk coolers to Nyeri dairy farmers to save the farmers from post-harvest loses resulting from poor milk processing and storage facilities. ‎Speaking during the handing over ceremony, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the coolers will benefit some 3,600 farmers…