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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…
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…
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…
NYOTA has started a 20 day youth induction at Lamaiywet Comprehensive School in Uasin Gishu. Beneficiaries will undergo workplace skills training before a five month apprenticeship. Participants will earn certification and receive a monthly stipend. The NYOTA On the Job Experience programme has kicked off induction training for youth beneficiaries at Lamaiywet Comprehensive School in…
Tugen Hills Farmers’ Cooperative Society has warned it may close its dairy processing plant after milk deliveries fell from 86,000 litres in 2024 to 22,000 litres this year. The cooperative attributes the decline to poor farming practices, costly animal feeds, expensive artificial insemination services and limited government support. Leaders are urging greater investment in modern…
Naivasha cooperatives urged to comply with sector laws to improve member services. Members encouraged to engage actively during education sessions and annual general meetings. Wabomba calls for transparency, accountability and regular audits to build member trust. Naivasha Sub-County Cooperative Officer Hanifa Wabomba has urged co-operative societies in Naivasha and Gilgil sub-counties to strictly follow the…
Trans Nzoia has proposed Ksh500 million for agriculture in the 2026/2027 budget to support small scale farmers. The funding will finance crop, livestock and fisheries programmes, including farm inputs, pest control, livestock health and irrigation. Governor George Natembeya said the investment aims to boost food production and strengthen farmers’ livelihoods. Trans Nzoia government has proposed…
The Uasin Gishu County Government has intensified efforts to strengthen cooperative societies through a comprehensive capacity-building programme aimed at improving governance, promoting enterprise growth, and creating employment opportunities. Speaking on Thursday June 25, during a training session attended by members of more than 40 boda boda Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs), Governor Jonathan Bii…
Hundreds of members of the collapsed Kenknit Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) in Eldoret may finally see a path to justice after the County Government of Uasin Gishu pledged support for the cooperative’s revival and called for accountability over the alleged mismanagement of millions of shillings belonging to members. Speaking during a consultative meeting…
Members of West Pokot-based Eco-pillar Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) have formally notified police of plans to stage a peaceful protest in Makutano Town, Kapenguria, over alleged looting and unresolved grievances affecting the society and its members. In a notice dated May 18, 2026, addressed to the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Kapenguria Police…
