Mutahi Kagwe speaks during the launch of the National Livestock Sector El Niño Preparedness and Anticipatory Action Plan in Isiolo County. PHOTO| Courtesy

Kagwe warns against harvesting immature avocado, macadamia

Kagwe warns farmers against harvesting immature avocado and macadamia. Government plans more support for quality production and certification. Farmers are urged to use organised markets to earn better returns. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has renewed calls for higher earnings among farmers by improving the quality and marketability of the country’s agricultural produce. Kagwe singled…

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GDC Sacco’s water tank donated to Gataka Primary School to support access to water for learners and the school community. PHOTO| Courtesy

GDC Sacco donates water tank, laptops to two schools

GDC Sacco donated a water tank and laptops to two schools. Gitiha Senior School and Gataka Primary School received the equipment. The donations aim to support learning and access to essential resources. GDC Sacco Society Limited has donated a water tank and laptops to two schools as part of its community support initiatives targeting education…

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Kajiado County governor Joseph Ole Lenku. PHOTO| Courtesy

Kajiado demands Sh13bn from Tata Chemicals before reopening

Kajiado wants Ksh13 billion in unpaid land rates. Lenku wants unused company land returned to residents. County seeks fairer community benefits from Tata Chemicals. Kajiado County has demanded that Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited pay Ksh13 billion in unpaid land rates before resuming operations at Lake Magadi. Speaking to a local television station on September 14,…

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President William Ruto (right) and Tea Board of Kenya Chief Executive Officer Willy Mutai (left) during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chelimo Special Economic Zone in Kericho. PHOTO| Courtesy

Ruto launches Chelimo Special Economic Zone in Kericho

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…

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KTDA Chairman Enos Njeru speaks during a past event. PHOTO| Courtesy

KTDA pushes for more local consumption of Kenyan tea

KTDA urges greater local consumption of value-added Kenyan tea. Public institutions asked to buy and serve local tea. Move aims to help farmers earn more through value addition. The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) is pushing for greater consumption of locally value-added Kenyan tea, a move aimed at helping farmers earn more from the crop….

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African Swine Fever virus from an infected animal. PHOTO| Courtesy

African Swine Fever outbreak wipes out pigs in 7 counties

ASF outbreak spreads across seven counties, killing thousands of pigs. Kiambu has recorded more than 1,470 pig deaths since May. Government has intensified surveillance and controls on animal movement. The government has stepped up surveillance and disease control measures after an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) spread across seven counties, killing thousands of pigs…

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Principal Secretary for Co-operatives Patrick Kilemi speaks during an engagement with Okoa Vijana Initiative on youth participation in the co-operative sector. PHOTO| Courtesy

Co-operatives PS explores youth partnership with Okoa Vijana

State Department explores youth partnership with Okoa Vijana. Programme to support youth cooperatives and savings groups. Partnership targets skills, finance, markets and enterprise development. The State Department for Co-operatives is exploring a strategic partnership with Okoa Vijana Initiative to strengthen youth participation in Kenya’s cooperative movement. Principal Secretary for Co-operatives Patrick Kilemi said the discussions…

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