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Ojienda elected Senate agriculture committee chairperson

Sacco ReviewOctober 7, 202602 mins

Ojienda takes charge of the Senate agriculture committee New chair outlines focus on agriculture sector matters Wakoli exits after taking up Majority Party Whip role Senator Prof. Tom Ojienda (Kisumu) has been unanimously elected Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. Upon accepting the position, he thanked Members of the Committee…

Kenya could unlock Sh194.6bn in private investment

Sacco ReviewOctober 2, 202607 mins

Three sectors emerge as potential engines for fresh private investment and jobs Agriculture, coastal tourism and medical manufacturing face key barriers to expansion Reforms could open new opportunities for farmers, businesses and regional manufacturers Kenya could unlock up to Ksh194.6 billion in fresh private investment and create about 80,000 direct jobs by fixing bottlenecks in…

NAVCDP empowers 147,000 farmers in Homa Bay with Sh58m

Sacco ReviewSeptember 25, 202603 mins

Thousands of farmers are benefiting from a growing support network across Homa Bay New funding is helping farmer groups strengthen their financial base Young agripreneurs and digital tools are expanding support available to farmers The National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) has mobilised 147,285 farmers across 5,572 groups in Homa Bay County, unlocking millions…

Kenya food security failure exposed by Zambia maize deal

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 2026010 mins

Zambia maize deal exposes Kenya’s growing dependence on imported staple food Food insecurity and climate pressures continue to strain households and farmers Kenya faces calls to invest in irrigation, storage and climate-resilient agriculture Kenya is an agricultural nation, at least according to what we have told ourselves for decades. We have fertile highlands, millions of…

Senator Wambua presses for seed plan ahead of El Niño rains

Sacco ReviewSeptember 23, 202604 mins

Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua seeks clarity on the Government’s seed distribution plans ASAL farmers could use the expected rains to improve food and livestock production The Senator wants timely seeds, tree seedlings, pasture and extension support for farmers Kitui County Senator Enoch Wambua has questioned the Government’s readiness to get seeds and seedlings to farmers…

Kenya unveils Sh2.1bn plan for El Niño livestock safety

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202605 mins

Ksh2.1bn plan targets El Niño livestock risks. 24 counties will receive initial support. Funds will cover vaccines, emergency response and early warning. The Government has launched a Ksh2.1 billion plan to shield livestock farmers from anticipated El Niño flooding across 24 counties. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe unveiled the National Livestock Sector…

Kakamega issues El Niño advisory to farmers as rains loom

Sacco ReviewSeptember 8, 202607 mins

Kakamega warns farmers of heavy El Niño rains from October to December. Farmers are urged to secure crops, livestock and fish ponds early. Flooding, disease outbreaks and agricultural losses are among the key risks. Kakamega County has issued an advisory urging farmers to prepare early for enhanced rainfall expected between October and December 2026, warning…

Tana River bags four awards at Mombasa ASK Show

Sacco ReviewSeptember 4, 2026September 4, 202603 mins

Tana River wins four awards at Mombasa ASK Show. County tops cereals and livestock products categories. Awards highlight growing investment in agriculture. Tana River County has emerged among the top performers at the ongoing Mombasa International Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Show 2026, scooping four awards in recognition of its agricultural and livestock achievements. The…

Taita Taveta bags over 10 awards at ASK Mombasa show

Sacco ReviewSeptember 4, 202603 mins

Taita Taveta wins over 10 awards at ASK Mombasa Show. Maranu Farm takes four major livestock honours. Farmers shine across dairy, beef, goats and poultry. Taita Taveta County has showcased its growing agricultural and livestock potential after scooping more than 10 awards at the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Mombasa International Show. The county delivered…

Kenya’s jobs deficit is a warning Kenya can’t afford to ignore

Sacco ReviewSeptember 3, 2026011 mins

Kenya faces a widening gap between new workers and available jobs. Experts urge stronger links between education, skills and industry. MSMEs, manufacturing and agriculture could unlock large scale employment. Kenya is producing young people for a labour market that is simply not creating opportunities fast enough. That is the uncomfortable reality laid bare by United…