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Gov’t unveils sweeping tea sector reforms to boost farmers’ earnings, global competitiveness

Sacco ReviewJanuary 6, 202605 mins

The government has unveiled far-reaching reforms aimed at transforming Kenya’s tea sector, raising smallholder farmers’ incomes and strengthening the country’s competitiveness in the global tea market. Under the new reform programme, smallholder tea farmers could earn up to Ksh100 per kilogramme of green leaf by 2027, nearly double the current average returns. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary…

Kenya introduces super dairy breed to boost milk production

Sacco ReviewDecember 7, 202504 mins

A new type of dairy cow has been introduced in Kenya to help farmers produce more and better quality milk. The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has created the breed by crossing the high milk producing Friesian cow with the tough, disease-resistant Sahiwal breed. The result is a “super breed” expected to give…

Over 7 million farmers to benefit as Gov’t acquires digital agriculture system

Sacco ReviewNovember 28, 202504 mins

Over 7 million farmers are set to benefit from a pivotal digital transformation in the agriculture sector after the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and development partners handed over the Kenya Integrated Agriculture Management Information System (KIAMIS) to the Ministry of Agriculture. The handover witnessed during the ongoing Intergovernmental Forum on Agriculture in Naivasha was…

Nyeri dairy farmers boosted as gov’t hands over 12 bulk milk coolers to curb post-harvest loses

Sacco ReviewNovember 16, 202504 mins

The government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has handed over 12 bulk milk coolers to Nyeri dairy farmers to save the farmers from post-harvest loses resulting from poor milk processing and storage facilities. ‎Speaking during the handing over ceremony, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the coolers will benefit some 3,600 farmers…

CS Kagwe bags deals, partnerships to boost Kenya’s agricultural exports, farmer financing

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202505 mins

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe during his U.S. Agriculture and trade mission signed deals and partnerships that are set to open new doors for Kenya’s agricultural exports, financing, and largescale investment partnerships. At the heart of the visit was a high-level engagement with the United States Africa Trade Desk (USATD) CEO Gavin Van Der Burgh….

Kenya to face rice crisis if duty-free imports are blocked, gov’t warns

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202504 mins

The government has warned that Kenya could face a severe rice shortage and soaring prices if the courts uphold a petition seeking to block the importation of 500,000 metric tonnes of duty-free rice, This comes after the High Court temporarily halted the importation of rice on August 11 after farmers filed a petition arguing that…

State rolls out milk coolers equipment to tackle post-harvest losses, boost dairy industry

Sacco ReviewJuly 24, 202505 mins

The national government through the Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a nationwide rollout of milk cooling equipment aimed at transforming Kenya’s dairy industry, tackling post-harvest losses, and enhancing farmer incomes. The initiative, valued at ksh1.45 billion, was officially launched last month by President William Ruto in Meru County. In the first phase, 15 milk coolers…

State to meet EU regulations on coffee exports, Kagwe says

Sacco ReviewJuly 17, 202503 mins

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has assured coffee exporters that the government will comply with European Union Deforestation Regulations, (EUDR) pertaining to coffee exports. He has also committed to fast-tracking all outstanding activities necessary for compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). “The government has directed relevant agencies, including the Kenya Forest Service, the Kenya…

Agriculture CS pose for a photo while receiving the Award cert/photo courtesy

Agriculture CS Kagwe honored for distinguished leadership

Sacco ReviewJune 26, 202502 mins

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has been awarded the Distinguished Leadership in Public Service Award during the unveiling of the Brand Africa 100 Kenya’s Best Brands 2025 rankings in Nairobi. Kagwe was recognized for his transformative contributions to public health, digital infrastructure, and nation branding. The CS’s award underscored the powerful connection…

Gov’t declares war on deadly farm chemicals

Sacco ReviewJune 3, 2025June 3, 202504 mins

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has declared an all-out war on toxic farm chemicals, vowing to rid the country of hazardous substances. Speaking in Meru, Mutahi noted that cancer cases are on the rise and growing fears about food safety in the country. Kagwe’s announcement signals a new era for Kenyan farming, focusing on protecting…