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Kieni West onion farmers get cooperative to boost incomes

Sacco ReviewSeptember 21, 202605 mins

More than 7,000 onion farmers join forces through a new cooperative Farmers set to access inputs, equipment and improved market opportunities New facilities aim to reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen farmer incomes More than 7,000 onion farmers in Kieni West, Nyeri County, are set to receive farm inputs, post-harvest facilities and improved market access following…

Taveta, Mwatate farmers get closer access to subsidised fertiliser

Sacco ReviewSeptember 3, 202604 mins

Taveta and Mwatate farmers get new fertiliser collection points. The move is set to cut transport costs and ease access to farm inputs. Taveta has received the first batch, with Mwatate next in line. Farmers in Taveta and Mwatate sub-counties are set to benefit from improved access to subsidised fertiliser, following the decentralisation of distribution…

Meru farmers urged to farm organically to curb cancer risk

Sacco ReviewAugust 29, 2026August 29, 202605 mins

Meru farmers urged to embrace organic farming. Safaricom launches Bundles ya Mkulima. Farmers gain easier access to markets and inputs. Farmers in Meru have been urged to shun excessive use of chemicals in food crops and to instead embrace organic farming to reduce the risk of the increasing cancer cases in the region. Meru Deputy…

From despair to dignity: How cooperatives are changing lives one family at a time

Sacco ReviewJune 20, 202607 mins

Families have moved from poverty and despair to stability and dignity through savings, affordable credit, and cooperative support. Cooperatives have enabled farmers to expand production, women to gain financial independence, and youth to start businesses and secure employment. The movement fosters community support, discipline, and innovation, despite challenges such as mismanagement, making cooperatives vital tools…