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Meru coffee farmers appeal for subsidised fertiliser

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 202605 mins

Meru coffee farmers seek subsidised fertiliser to lower production costs. Union secures Sh150 million through Cooperative Bank to support specialised farm inputs. Farmers urged to resume coffee farming as prices improve and middlemen are phased out. Coffee farmers in Meru County have appealed to the national government to consider supplying them with subsidised fertiliser to…

Gov’t hands Kapsara Tea Factory Sh44.6m to power modernisation

Sacco ReviewAugust 13, 202603 mins

Kapsara Tea Factory has received a Ksh44.6 million government grant to upgrade processing machinery. The investment aims to improve tea quality, efficiency and value addition for farmers. The grant is part of a wider government programme to modernise tea factories across Kenya. The government has presented a Ksh 44.6 million grant to Kapsara Tea Factory…

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

Sacco ReviewAugust 13, 202605 mins

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…

Palm oil project worth Sh15B set for Lamu County

Sacco ReviewAugust 12, 2026August 12, 202603 mins

Lamu is set to host a Ksh15 billion palm oil project backed by CPF Group and Witu Nyongoro Ranch. The project is expected to create jobs and business opportunities in production, processing, logistics and value addition. Palm trees are expected to mature within three to five years, supporting long term economic activity in the region….

Kiambu dairy farmers seek quality feeds, breeding aid

Sacco ReviewAugust 12, 2026August 12, 202604 mins

Kiambu dairy farmers want improved access to quality animal feeds and sexed semen to boost milk production. Farmers cite poor genetics, substandard feeds and aflatoxin contamination as key challenges affecting dairy productivity. Limited milk cooling facilities are also affecting milk quality, forcing some farmers to travel long distances for services. Dairy farmers in Kiambu County…

Gov’t to equip Homa Bay youth groups with SME skills

Sacco ReviewAugust 10, 202605 mins

Government plans to equip youth groups in Homa Bay with practical skills and resources to develop sustainable businesses. Nearly 600 youth groups will identify suitable enterprises, with proposals subject to verification before support is allocated. The programme will promote entrepreneurship, employment and youth empowerment while strengthening peace, security and unity in the county. Principal Secretary…

Narok farmers demand increase in wheat and maize prices

Sacco ReviewAugust 5, 202605 mins

Narok wheat and maize farmers demand government intervention as high fuel and input costs threaten production Growers want a fixed price of Ksh 6,000 per 90kg bag of wheat while tractor tilling costs jump to Ksh 2,500 per acre Farmers urge the government to ensure access to Ksh 1,800 subsidized DAP fertilizer and guaranteed minimum…

Eldoret court frees five fertilizer counterfeit suspects

Sacco ReviewAugust 5, 202605 mins

An Eldoret court released five suspects linked to 4,000 bags of suspected counterfeit fertilizer worth over KSh24 million as investigations continue. The court ordered fertilizer samples sent to the Government Chemist for analysis and directed police to release a seized vehicle. Investigators are pursuing a wider crackdown into an alleged counterfeit fertilizer network operating across…

Busia County strikes deal to slash dairy AI costs to Ksh700

Sacco ReviewAugust 4, 202607 mins

Busia County has partnered with FIPS Africa and the Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC) to provide subsidised artificial insemination services and improve dairy breeds. The programme will cut the cost of artificial insemination from Ksh2,000 to Ksh700 and targets more than 2,000 inseminations in Busia. Farmers are expected to boost milk production, increase incomes…

Arati urges Kisii traders to join Saccos for soft loans

Sacco ReviewAugust 4, 202607 mins

Kisii Governor Simba Arati has urged traders to join Saccos to access affordable loans, government funds and business support. Arati said Saccos promote saving, financial discipline and easier access to programmes such as the Hustler Fund and NYOTA. The county also plans a youth savings fund to help talented young people grow their skills into…