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Ruto commissions Ziwa 2 Earth Dam to irrigate 500 acres in Soy

Sacco ReviewOctober 13, 202606 mins

Soy farmers are set to benefit from a new irrigation project commissioned by President William Ruto. Plans are underway to expand the scheme and bring thousands more acres under irrigation The project is expected to open new opportunities for farmers beyond traditional rain-fed agriculture. President William Ruto has commissioned the Ziwa 2 Earth Dam Irrigation…

Nandi farmers swap maize for avocado as losses mount

Sacco ReviewOctober 12, 202606 mins

Nandi farmers are turning to avocado after repeated maize losses. A tree-planting campaign targets two million trees across four sub-counties. Growers face a waiting period before avocado trees deliver reliable returns. Maize fields across parts of Nandi County are giving way to young avocado orchards, as growers who have lost money season after season look…

Nandi tea farmers threaten leaf boycott over Sh12.50 bonus

Sacco ReviewOctober 6, 202603 mins

Nandi tea farmers give factories seven days to address their concerns Growers question the wide gap between bonus payouts across factories A possible leaf boycott could disrupt operations at two tea factories Tea factories in Nandi County have seven days to win back their farmers, or risk running short of green leaf. Growers supplying the…

Nandi Sacco training targets governance and cybersecurity

Sacco ReviewSeptember 30, 202604 mins

Nandi Sacco officials sharpen skills in governance and financial management Training brings cybersecurity and digital tools into focus County and project partners seek stronger farmer organisations Sacco bookkeepers and officials in Nandi County have been taught how to run tighter, safer and more transparent societies. The two day Sacco Toolkit Training Workshop is taking place…

Laikipia partners Sidian Bank on coffee and county services

Sacco ReviewSeptember 29, 202604 mins

Laikipia and Sidian Bank deepen cooperation through new partnership Coffee seedling drive targets young farmers in the county Agreement opens wider banking and financing opportunities for Laikipia County Laikipia County has signed a partnership with Sidian Bank that will put Ksh300,000 into a coffee seedling drive for young farmers and open the way to wider…

Nakuru farmers visit Kirinyaga to learn irrigation success

Sacco ReviewSeptember 22, 202604 mins

Nakuru farmers tour Kirinyaga irrigation schemes for practical lessons Peer exchange highlights ways to improve farm productivity Farmers learn how to manage and sustain irrigation projects Farmers from Nakuru County have been taken on a practical learning journey to Kirinyaga to see how successful irrigation schemes are run and how they can turn irrigation infrastructure…

Ruto launches Chelimo Special Economic Zone in Kericho

Sacco ReviewSeptember 13, 2026September 13, 202603 mins

Ruto launches Chelimo Special Economic Zone in Kericho. The SEZ is expected to boost tea processing, value addition and manufacturing. The project is projected to create more than 10,000 jobs for youth. Tea Board of Kenya Chief Executive Officer Willy Mutai joined President William Ruto on Saturday, September 12, 2026, as the Head of State…

Nandi Hills parents raise alarm over aerial fertiliser fumes

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 202606 mins

Nandi Hills parents link learners’ respiratory illnesses to aerial fertiliser spraying. They want health and environmental authorities to investigate the claims. Parents are calling for safer spraying practices near schools and homes. A group of concerned parents in Nandi Hills Town has raised alarm over what they claim is an increase in respiratory infections among…

Uasin Gishu opens trader applications for five new markets

Sacco ReviewAugust 31, 2026August 31, 202606 mins

Traders can now apply for spaces in five new Uasin Gishu markets. Applications close on September 14, with allocation subject to eligibility. The markets aim to provide safer and more organised trading spaces. The Uasin Gishu County Government has opened applications for traders seeking spaces in five markets, as part of efforts to provide more…

Nakuru farmers receive sunflower seeds to boost oil output

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202606 mins

Nakuru distributes 7,000kg of sunflower seeds to 2,500 farmers. County targets 30,000 acres of sunflower farming in three years. Programme aims to cut edible oil imports and boost farmer incomes. The County Government of Nakuru has distributed 7,000 kilograms of certified sunflower seeds to 2,500 farmers to boost local edible oil production. The programme aims…