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The Solar-powered sunflower refinery groundbreaking ceremony in Taita Taveta/Photo by Michael Oduor

Solar-powered sunflower refinery to rescue Taita Taveta farmers from costly cross-border processing

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Over 3,000 sunflower farmers in Taita Taveta County will soon bid farewell to the costly and exhausting trips to Tanzania for processing their produce, following the groundbreaking of a solar-powered sunflower oil refinery in Taveta on Friday. The facility, established by the Kenya Red Cross Society through its Integrated Food Security and Livelihood project with…

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State Department for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho/Photo Courtesy

PSs to spearhead roll out of  Nyota Youth Programme in counties

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The National Government has deployed all Principal Secretaries (PSs) to counties to spearhead the official rollout of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (Nyota) programme The Ksh5 billion initiative aimed at empowering vulnerable young Kenyans through start-up capital, training, and mentorship. Each PS is expected to preside over the launch ceremonies in their counties as…

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Officials from the Ministry of Cooperatives and the Bomet County Department of Cooperatives during a joint compliance review meeting aimed at strengthening governance in cooperative societies. Photo by Philip Koech

Bomet County, national govt join hands to strengthen cooperative governance

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The County government of Bomet and the national government has joined hand in strengthening governance and promote accountability in Bomet County’s cooperative societies. The engagement, held on Friday at the Department of Cooperatives offices, brought together officers from the Bomet County Department of Cooperatives and the Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises…

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Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe/Photo Courtesy

Gov’t to launch Good Quality Milk certification programme to protect milk exports, boost quality

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The government will soon launch a Good Quality Milk certification programme to set clear benchmarks for hygiene and safety, a programme which will also protect milk exports and boost quality. This was revealed by the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe who added that farmers who deliver high-quality milk will earn premium payments, while those supplying…

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World Bank cautions of rising global food prices as inflation chokes developing nations

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The latest food security report by the global financier, World Bank paints a worrying picture for consumers especially to the developing nations. The lender estimates that domestic food price inflation remains stubbornly high in many parts of the world, signalling renewed pressure on both consumers and policymakers. The update shows the benchmark agricultural, export and…

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 Deputy President Kithure Kindiki addressing the residents. Photo Courtesy

Government is rolling out reforms to boost tea earnings, DP Kindiki says

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured tea farmers that the government is rolling out comprehensive reforms aimed at ensuring they reap maximum benefits from their hard work. Speaking during a visit to Londiani in Kericho County, Kindiki revealed that Kenya’s tea industry posted impressive earnings of Ksh 215 billion in 2024, a significant increase from Ksh 138…

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Kajiado Agriculture and Livestock CECM Francis ole Sakuda/Photo Courtesy

Kajiado to roll out livestock vaccination drive to cushion herders from drought losses

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The County Government of Kajiado is set to launch a mass vaccination exercise on October 7, targeting Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), which often strike during prolonged dry spells when animals are weakened by lack of pasture and water. The County has also urged local pastoralists to embrace livestock…

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Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya/Photo File

Sacco big borrowers using influence to seek unsecured loans, says Oparanya

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The Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya  and Saccos Societies Regulatory Authority, SASRA have raised concern over growing exploitation of Kenya’s sacco sector by influential individuals securing massive unsecured loans by bypassing lending thresholds. CS Wycliffe Oparanya warned that prominent figures are infiltrating saccos with minimal savings yet leveraging their status to pressure officials…

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Rose Kirika Foundation Founder and Patron Rosemary Kirika speaking at Kirai village where farmers were being trained on beekeeping/Photo by Jojn Kamau

Youth urged to venture into lucrative beekeeping as alternative for employment

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As unemployment crisis in the country continue to impoverish millions of youth, a call has been made urging them to consider venturing into beekeeping as an alternative for employment. Stakeholders observe that high demand for bees’ products in the country creates a huge opportunity for youth. Statistics indicate that the country requires about 100,000 tons…

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Dr. Caroline W. Karugu, Principal Secretary in the State Department for East African Community Affairs. Photo Courtesy

Kenyan businesses secure assurance over Tanzanian business order

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Kenyan business owners operating in Tanzania can breathe a sigh of relief following reassurances from the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania that their enterprises will not be affected by a controversial new business order. The assurance follows high-level bilateral consultations between Kenya and Tanzania to address concerns raised by Nairobi regarding the Business…

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