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Central Kenya tomato farmers count losses as oversupply crashes prices

Sacco ReviewJanuary 23, 202603 mins

Tomato farmers in Central Kenya are incurring heavy losses after a surge in production flooded local markets, driving prices to record lows across Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Murang’a and Laikipia counties. At Kagio Market in Kirinyaga, one of the region’s main fresh produce hubs, a 60-kilogramme crate of Grade One tomatoes is currently selling for about Ksh1,000,…

DP asserts government efforts to rescue economy through advanced policies, strategies

Sacco ReviewMay 13, 202507 mins

Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has confirmed that the government has developed policies to rescue the economy and ensure farmers get the highest earnings from their produce. Speaking at a Thanksgiving mass at Riiji Catholic church service in Central Imenti constituency, Meru, the deputy President said Kenya Kwanza administration has already developed strategies and policies to…