Cotton ginnery at Jairos Farmers' Co-operative Society.- photo/KNA

Teso North farmers to benefit from new cotton ginnery

A new cotton ginnery is being installed in Teso North to process farmers’ produce locally. The facility will produce lint, cotton seed oil and animal feed, creating new value addition opportunities. Farmers are being encouraged to increase cotton production to meet the ginnery’s processing capacity. The establishment of a new cotton ginnery at Jairos Farmers’…

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Oparanya urges Migori coffee farmers to sell locally

Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya has told Migori coffee farmers to stop selling produce across county borders and tap the local market instead for better returns. Oparanya made the call while speaking in Suna West sub-county during an empowerment programme organised for local farmers. He said many Migori growers have been ferrying their coffee to neighbouring…

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KUSCCO Housing Co-operative rebrands to U&M Housing

KUSCCO Housing Cooperative has adopted a new identity as You and Me Housing Cooperative Society. Members will retain their existing rights, savings, loans and contractual agreements. The rebrand aims to strengthen the cooperative’s market presence and support future growth. U&M Housing Cooperative has formally changed its name from KUSCCO Housing Cooperative Society Ltd to You…

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Governor Fernandes Barasa writing a dummy cheque for a women group on August 20, 2026.- photo courtesy

Butere groups receive Sh5m in Kakamega social grants

Butere groups receive Sh5 million to boost income generating activities. The grants target women, youth, widows and persons with disabilities. Women, youth, persons living with disabilities and widows in Butere Sub County received Ksh5 million under the Social Protection Grants Programme aimed at boosting local enterprises and improving livelihoods. The funds benefited 100 groups spread…

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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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Aerial view of the progress of the Gikomba Market project.-Photo/ Raymond Omollo on X

Gikomba Market transformation to boost safety and SME trade

Gikomba Market is getting three modern blocks to improve safety and trading conditions. Phase One will provide stalls for up to 7,000 traders. The complex will feature a day care centre, ICT hub and fire station. Nairobi’s Gikomba Market is undergoing a major transformation, with three multi-storey blocks rising as the government replaces its congested…

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Suspected counterfeit sugar seized by police in Kitale.-Photo courtesy

Sugar Board, police crack down on illegal sugar in Kitale

Sugar Board and police launch crackdown on illegal sugar in Kitale Operation targets smuggling, distribution and sale of unverified sugar Authorities seek to protect consumers and legitimate sugar traders The Kenya Sugar Board has teamed up with police to crack down on illegal and counterfeit sugar in Kitale and its surrounding areas, targeting smuggling networks…

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