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Experts call for faster adoption of drones as Egerton University pushes for modern farming

Sacco ReviewDecember 3, 202509 mins

Kenya’s agricultural sector—responsible for about 22 percent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics—is at a turning point, with experts urging a shift from traditional farming to technology-driven, precision agriculture. During the Agricultural Drone Pilots Training Programme at Egerton University’s Njoro Main Campus, agricultural scholars…

CS Kagwe urges counties, private sectors to revitalise agricultural sector through technological innovation

Sacco ReviewNovember 27, 202506 mins

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has challenged counties and private sector players to “break out of routine, abandon comfort zones, and rethink agriculture from the ground up,” adapting to the technological innovations in the sector. CS Kagwe who officially launched the two-day Intergovernmental Agriculture Forum (IGAF) 2025, warned that Kenya cannot solve…

Agricultural sector mourns Aak-Grow/CropLife Kenya CEO Eric Kimunguyi

Sacco ReviewNovember 18, 202503 mins

The agricultural fraternity in Kenya is mourning the sudden death of Eric Kimunguyi, the Chief Executive Officer of Aaak-Grow/CropLife Kenya, who passed away after a short illness. Industry leaders have paid glowing tribute to Kimunguyi, praising his leadership, integrity, and unwavering dedication to promoting sustainable and science-driven agriculture across the country. In a statement, Aak-Grow/CropLife…