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Central Kenya tomato farmers count losses as oversupply crashes prices

Tomato farmers in Central Kenya are incurring heavy losses after a surge in production flooded local markets, driving prices to record lows across Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Murang’a and Laikipia counties. At Kagio Market in Kirinyaga, one of the region’s main fresh produce hubs, a 60-kilogramme crate of Grade One tomatoes is currently selling for about Ksh1,000,…

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Nandi Governor under fire over Ksh621m incomplete dairy project

The Nandi County Government is facing mounting scrutiny over what has been termed one of the most egregious cases of public sector waste in the region’s agribusiness sector, following revelations that the Nandi Dairy Cooperative Union creamery in Kabiyet has consumed Ksh621 million in public funds yet remains incomplete, dysfunctional and non-operational eight years after…

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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti during launched thirteen brand new road grading equipment in Mutituni under the 'Barabara Mashinani ' program/Photo Courtesy

Governor Wavinya urges youth to go for NYOTA funds to boost economy

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has urged the youths to go for the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) funds whose disbursement will be officiated by President William Ruto in Machakos on Thursday. Governor Wavinya who spoke as she launched thirteen brand new road grading equipment in Mutituni under the ‘Barabara Mashinani ‘ program said nobody…

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NCA Central Nyanza Regional Coordinator Architect Festus Mariera

NCA shuts down two non-compliant construction sites in Kisumu

The National Construction Authority (NCA) has shut down two non-compliant construction sites in Seme Sub-County, Kisumu County. This is part of an ongoing quality assurance crackdown following growing concern over unsafe building practices and aims to ensure that all construction projects adhere to required safety standards and regulatory guidelines. Speaking during the operation, NCA Central…

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Governor Irungu Kang'ata during the past event/Photo Courtesy

Murang’a rolls out digital maize seed distribution drive

Murang’a County Government has rolled out digital maize seed distribution to fast-track distribution of certified seedlings and farm inputs to 175,000 registered maize farmers. This follows the successful Christmas and New Year gifts pilot, where 350 shops reached 150,000 residents across nine sub-counties. Governor Irungu Kang’ata, speaking during the event, said the digital platform simplifies…

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Nicholas Kyalo, Upper Manza Focus CBO Chairman

Tala CBO eyes micro-finance transformation to empower community

Upper Manza Focus Community-Based Organization in Tala has announced plans to transform into a micro‑finance institution by 2026, a move aimed at shielding members from predatory loans and creating new growth opportunities. The CBO, which has steadily expanded its membership over the years, currently operates through table banking, offering loans to members. Chairman Nicholas Kyalo…

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National Assembly speaker-Moses Wetang’ula together with New KPCU members during the KahawaNiDollar campaign in Bungoma County-Photo|Courtesy

Speaker Wetang’ula pledges to champion coffee farming revival in Bungoma

The Coffee Revival Movement has recently gained fresh momentum in Western Kenya after National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula committed to supporting the KahawaNiDollar campaign. Addressing residents in Bungoma County, Wetang’ula pledged to spearhead efforts to restore coffee farming as a central economic pillar, urging communities to re-embrace the crop and revive its former glory. He…

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Principal Cooperative Officer Charles Mugwika Presenting the findings of the report at a meeting with coffee farmers and stakeholders at Murang’a County government offices-Photo|Courtesy

Revealed: how officials linked to KSh117m Kangunu scandal registered Marga Coffee Society

A new investigative report has revealed how officials previously implicated in the loss of KSh117 million at Kangunu Farmers’ Cooperative Society resurfaced to form a new coffee society in Murang’a County, engaging in coffee hawking and other irregularities, raising alarm over regulatory oversight and farmer protection. The Marga Farmers’ Cooperative Society, registered last year in…

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Felix Maingi the chairman of Drumvalle Farmers Society in Kangundo and Matungulu addressing media recently. Maingi has appealed to President William Ruto to intervene and save their land from a rogue Liquidator who has defied an existing court order for more than ten years.Photo|Gastone Valusi

Drumvalle Cooperative members appeal to President Ruto for intervention in KSh700m land dispute 

Members of Drumvalle Farmers Cooperative Society in Kangundo and Matungulu have appealed to President William Ruto to intervene in a protracted land dispute, accusing a court‑appointed liquidator of defying orders for more than a decade and withholding critical documents tied to the society’s assets. Drumvalle Chairman Felix Maingi said the cooperative has suffered heavy losses…

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County Commissioner Stephen Kutwa with Governor Benjamin Cheboi. Leaders in Baringo County have lauded the government for restoring peace in previously troubled parts of the region, expressing optimism that the calm will pave the way for meaningful development.

Baringo leaders praise government for restoring peace, set sights on development

Leaders in Baringo County have commended the government for restoring peace in areas once plagued by banditry and cattle rustling, saying the calm has opened the door for renewed investment and socio‑economic growth. Governor Benjamin Cheboi, speaking at the Kabarnet Museum grounds, said insecurity had for years denied residents the chance to enjoy development and…

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