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Gov’t to establish SEZ in Kisumu’s Miwani 2000 acres land

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 2025August 27, 202503 mins

The government has acquired 2,000 acres of land in Miwani, Kisumu County, for the establishment of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), aimed at boosting industrial growth and job creation in the region. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga said the land, formerly part of the defunct Miwani Sugar Company Nucleus Estate, will host factories and industries…

Kajiado Assembly kicks off oversight tour of livestock sale yard and slaughter houses

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202502 mins

The Kajiado County Assembly Committee on Agriculture has kicked off an oversight tour of livestock sale yards and slaughterhouses within the county. The committee led by Chairperson Joseph Mutunkei (MCA, Ildamat ward) inspected Kiserian Livestock Market and Slaughter Yard in Kajiado West. The visit focuses on sanitation, infrastructure, revenue collection, animal welfare, and regulatory compliance….

FAO, Makueni County partner to transform livestock feed production in the region

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202502 mins

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has announced plans to work with Makueni County in a five year project that will transform livestock feed production and create opportunities for young people. The project, known as Creating Shared Value in the Livestock Sector with Young People in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands,…

Nandi’s dairy revolution gains momentum as modern processing plant launched

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202504 mins

Nandi County has emerged as one of Kenya’s fastest growing dairy hubs following the commissioning of the Kabiyet Milk Processing Plant and the steady expansion of cooperative support systems. The county is now shifting from traditional milk production to modern processing and agribusiness. The new Kabiyet facility, launched on May 15, 2025, marked a turning…

Senate Agriculture committee visit NCPB in Uasin Gishu for oversight activities

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202502 mins

The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, chaired by Bungoma County Senator David Wakoli has commenced its county oversight engagements in Uasin Gishu. The committee began with a courtesy call on Governor Jonathan Bii before proceeding to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depot in Eldoret. At the NCPB depot, Senators examined…

Trans Nzoia Governor opposes Nzoia Sugar company redundancy plan

Sacco ReviewAugust 22, 202506 mins

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has opposed a redundancy plan by Nzoia Sugar Company that could leave thousands of workers jobless. In a statement issued on August 21, 2025, Natembeya raised alarm over an internal memo dated August 18, 2025, in which the management of Nzoia Sugar notified its staff of an intended redundancy effective…

Kenya, EU sign MoU to redevelop Gogo Hydro-power plant in Migori

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202502 mins

Western Kenya region is now destined for serious industrial take off following Kenya-European Union signed agreement to redevelop Gogo Hydro-Power Plant in Uriri, Migori County aiming to upscale power generation from 2MW to 8.6MW. The agreement includes €35Million sovereign loan from German Government for Gogo regeneration and €20Million grant from European Union (for Gogo and other…

Kerio Valley farmers to earn over Ksh73M from sale of sorghum and maize

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202503 mins

Farmers in three irrigation schemes in Arror ward along the Kerio Valley, Elgeyo Marakwet county, are set to earn over Ksh73 million from the sale of sorghum and maize seeds to Kenya Seed Company. The Elgeyo Marakwet county executive for agriculture Edwin Kibor, said farmers at the 400 acres Chepkum irrigation scheme will receive Ksh22…

Elections suspended at Taita Taveta Iron Ore-rich Kishushe ranch Cooperative

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 202507 mins

The highly anticipated leadership elections at Kishushe Ranch have been postponed indefinitely following irregularities in the membership register, prolonging a governance crisis that has plagued the mineral-rich cooperative for over a decade. The postponement which was announced during what was supposed to be Election Day, has resulted in the installation of a five-member interim committee…

Migori to host regional agriculture show in September

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 2025August 19, 202503 mins

Migori County is gearing up to host this year’s Regional Agricultural Show, with thousands of visitors expected to attend the three-day event scheduled for September 25-27. The Migori show is part of ASK’s mission to promote agricultural development and innovation through regional exhibitions, The show will take place under the South West Kenya Branch, and…