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Kagwe pushes for faster irrigation to boost food output

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202606 mins

Kagwe wants faster irrigation expansion to boost Kenya’s food production. Sh79 million Ndigiria Water Pan project will support a 50 acre irrigation scheme. Government plans to capture more rainwater and reduce reliance on rainfall. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has called for a rapid expansion of irrigation across Kenya as the…

Taita Taveta governor calls for more irrigation investment

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202605 mins

Taita Taveta’s agricultural potential could grow significantly with expanded irrigation investment. Governor Andrew Mwadime wants water challenges tackled to unlock farming, jobs and food production. New programme targets livestock, dairy, fruits, edible oils and rice as key growth areas. Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime has called for more investment in irrigation infrastructure to boost agriculture,…

Kenya to import 25 million bags of maize as drought bites

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 2026August 19, 202603 mins

Kenya plans to import 25 million bags of maize to bridge a drought driven food deficit The shortage threatens supplies and could put pressure on maize prices and consumers Government is turning to irrigation expansion and tax reforms to strengthen local food production Kenya will import 25 million bags of maize to cover a deficit…

Govt unveils measures as drought threatens maize production

Sacco ReviewAugust 17, 202604 mins

Government unveils measures to support farmers affected by drought. CS Mutahi Kagwe assures Kenyans there will be no food crisis. Drought threatens maize production in key growing regions. The government has announced measures to cushion farmers against the devastating effects of climate change as prolonged dry conditions threaten crop production in several parts of the…

Meru farmers to receive six million avocado, cocoa seedlings

Sacco ReviewAugust 17, 202604 mins

Meru farmers will receive six million seedlings, including five million avocado and one million cocoa seedlings. The programme aims to diversify farming, boost incomes and expand production of high value crops. Farmers will also receive extension services and training to support crop management and value addition. Meru farmers are set to receive new planting materials…

Kenya turns to Comesa imports as drought hits maize harvest

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 202605 mins

Kenya plans to import maize from Comesa countries as drought threatens domestic production. Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe said 25 to 30 per cent of the seed crop could be lost, but stocks for the next planting season remain sufficient. The government is developing flexible measures to address climate shocks, while sugar production has doubled, reducing…

KALRO trains 20,000 farmers on new Waithera bean variety

Sacco ReviewAugust 11, 202605 mins

KALRO is training 20,000 farmers in five counties on the drought tolerant and disease resistant Waithera bean variety. The programme is promoting farmer aggregation, better market prices and links to processors and export markets. Waithera matures in 60 to 70 days and can produce up to 10 bags of 90kg per acre. At least 20,000…

Kaimosi agricultural training centre to boost modern farming in Kenya

Sacco ReviewAugust 10, 2026012 mins

Kaimosi centre to equip farmers with modern farming skills and technology. Training will promote climate smart practices and boost productivity. Government says innovation and skills are key to Kenya’s food security. The Government has commissioned the Kaimosi Agricultural Training Centre, a move officials say will equip farmers with modern skills and climate-smart practices as Kenya…

Tea levy will not hurt farmers, Kagwe assures growers

Sacco ReviewAugust 8, 202603 mins

Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe says the proposed 0.8% tea levy will be paid by buyers, not farmers, and will not reduce grower earnings. The levy will support farmer payments, research, infrastructure and marketing as Kenya seeks to protect tea through a Geographical Indication. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has said the proposed 0.8% tea…

Trade finance access widens for Kenyan farmers, traders

Sacco ReviewAugust 7, 202606 mins

KNCCI and Co-operative Bank have expanded trade finance for farmers, cooperatives and MSMEs. The partnership will support export financing, market access and business growth. Plans are underway to scale financing to Ksh5 billion. Limited access to affordable trade finance continues to prevent thousands of Kenyan farmers, cooperatives and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from…