June 13, 2026
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Track at the Chemilil Sugar Factory duuring milling/Photo Courtesy

Chemelil Sugar Factory roars back to life after major revamp

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The Chemelil Sugar Factory in Kisumu County has begun its journey back to full operation following significant investments in equipment modernization. The gradual start of the factory’s operations were witnessed by the Kisumu County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, Fisheries, and Blue Economy, Kenneth Onyango, who hailed the development. “The county is…

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Mombasa County Cooperative Director Nelson Nyoro (left) who was the Chief Guest, shares a moment with Sacco's Supervisory Chairman Harry Arigi during the ADM in the past/Photo File

15 dormant Cooperative Societies in Mombasa  are set for resurgence

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Fifteen dormant Cooperative Societies in Mombasa County are set for revival, Sacco Review has reliably established. Speaking to Sacco Review from Mombasa town recently, Mombasa County Cooperative director, Nelson Nyoro revealed that the county will be using the funds allocated for office operations to revive the dormant cooperative societies in the area He, however disclosed…

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CS Agriculture and Livestock Mutahi Kagwe with avocado farmer/Photo Courtesy

Avocado Society of Kenya appeal to AFA to reconsider its directive halting avocado exports

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Avocado Society of Kenya has appealed to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) to reconsider its directive halting avocado exports. AFA had announced closing of avocado harvesting season for sea shipment for the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year,  the directive came to force from October 20, 2025. In a closure notice issued by AFA Director General Brun…

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Youth queue to verify details for NYOTA project eligibility at the North Imenti NGCDF offices as MP Rahim Dawood presides over

Meru youth turn up in large numbers for NYOTA programme launch

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Youth in Meru County turned in large numbers on Friday to register for the launch of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, with leaders calling on them to embrace discipline and long term vision while undertaking the project. NYOTA programme, a flagship government initiative designed to tackle unemployment through entrepreneurship and practical skills…

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The Agriculture and Livestock development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe during the summit in Nairobi/Photo Courtesy

CS Kagwe urges youth to explore agribusiness as a career pathway

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The Agriculture and Livestock development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called on youth to engage in agriculture and agribusiness activities as a viable and sustainable career path to rescue themselves from joblessness and also boost food security in the country. Speaking at the 5th National Agribusiness Summit CS Kagwe said it is time to engage…

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Sidian bank outgoing chairman James Mworia (1st from left and James Macharia (R)/Photo Courtesy

Former Transport CS James Macharia appointed Chairman of Sidian Bank

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Former Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary (CS) James Macharia has been appointed the new Chairman of Sidian Bank, taking over from Centum Investments CEO James Mworia, who has held the position since 2014. Announcing the leadership change on Wednesday, October 22, Sidian Bank confirmed that Mworia will remain on the bank’s board. “It has been…

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Bomet Governor, Professor Hillary Barchok/Photo Courtesy

Bomet governor assures tea farmers of reliable global opportunities, citing Iran export success

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Bomet Governor, Professor Hillary Barchok, has assured tea farmers of his government’s commitment to securing reliable markets for their produce in the outside countries including Iran. Governor Barchok told the farmers that he has been fighting for the direct sales of the Kenyan tea, something he revealed that he has succeeded and now the farmers…

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Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia/photo File

Meru Governor rolls out maize seed distribution program, pledges support for Miraa farmers

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Meru County Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia has officially launched a countywide maize seed distribution initiative under the county’s Food Security Program. The exercise, which targets all wards, is aimed at promoting sustainable farming and enhancing food production across the region. Speaking during a media briefing at his official residence, Governor Mutuma said the program would not…

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Farmers during the Kitale Agricultural Show/Photo Courtesy

Trans Nzoia SACCOs to benefit from FAO supported climate project

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Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) and farmer groups across 20 wards in Trans Nzoia County are set to benefit from a five-year environmental initiative aimed at promoting low-carbon agricultural activities. The initiative, known as TUNZA, is supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and seeks to rehabilitate degraded areas such as open quarries and eroded lands….

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