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Government moves to raise tea earnings for Kisii farmers

Kisii tea farmers could soon earn more as government moves to crack down on tea hawking. Farmers set to get fertiliser at Ksh2,500 as government targets lower production costs. Nyamache Tea Factory seeks Ksh250 million upgrade as thousands of new tea seedlings are lined up. The government has announced measures aimed at improving returns for…

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Chairman Special Economic Zones Authority Fred Muteti speaking at Kalawa market in Makueni county during women empowerment initiative. Photo/Lydia Ngoolo.

Women empowerment eases shylock stress, SEZA chair says

SEZA Chairman Fred Muteti says women empowerment is reducing reliance on shylocks. He urged women to continue saving through chamas and table banking. The initiative supports women’s access to finance, markets and sustainable livelihoods. As the government continues empowering women through the women economic empowerment initiative, chairman Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) Fred Muteti has…

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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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Meru governor Isaac Mutuma.- Photo courtesy

Mutuma grants Gakoromone traders relocation site

Governor Mutuma agrees to assess an alternative relocation site. Traders had rejected the proposed site over suitability concerns. The Ksh1.2 billion market will serve more than 3,000 traders. Gakoromone fresh produce traders in Meru town have reason to smile after Governor Isaac Mutuma agreed to their request for a new relocation site ahead of the…

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Meru farmers to receive six million avocado, cocoa seedlings

Meru farmers will receive six million seedlings, including five million avocado and one million cocoa seedlings. The programme aims to diversify farming, boost incomes and expand production of high value crops. Farmers will also receive extension services and training to support crop management and value addition. Meru farmers are set to receive new planting materials…

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Nandi’s Chebut Tea Factory gets Sh79.1m boost for modernisation

Chebut Tea Factory in Nandi has received a Ksh79.1 million government grant for modernisation. The funding will upgrade machinery, improve processing efficiency and enhance tea quality and value addition. Mutahi Kagwe urged farmers to maintain quality plucking standards and support efforts to develop specialty teas and new markets. Tea farmers in Nandi County have reason…

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Meru Central Coffee Cooperative Union Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Duncan Kiambia Marete speaking during a presser at his office in Meru town.- Photo/ John Majau

Meru coffee farmers appeal for subsidised fertiliser

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…

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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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