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Governor Lusaka unveils plans to restructure cooperatives for improved farmer support

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202403 mins

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has revealed plans to restructure cooperative societies to boost their efficiency and allow them support farmers more effectively. Speaking at a burial ceremony in Kabuchai constituency, Lusaka underscored the critical role that cooperatives play in empowering the local farming community and lifting the region’s economic prospects. “Cooperative societies are the lifeline of farmers’…

Farmers in Isiolo, Meru, and Laikipia learn innovative sustainable agricultural practices

Sacco ReviewOctober 17, 202406 mins

Farmers, students and pupils from Arid and semi-arid areas of Isiolo, Meru and Laikipia counties received digital literacy and modern agriculture skills to fight food insecurity. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in collaboration with other partners brought experts in Agriculture and Dairy farming who sensitized them on effective methods of pests and diseases control in crops,…

New committee launched to tackle billions in farmers’ cooperative debts

Sacco ReviewOctober 15, 202403 mins

The National Government has kicked off process of offset debts in the farmers cooperatives society by setting up a committee to audit debts worth billions of shillings owed to farmers by cooperatives societies. The committee which is chaired by cooperatives commissioner is set to look into the issue of debts which has been arising in…

Farmers in Kitui Receive Grants for Agriculture Projects

Sacco ReviewOctober 4, 202405 mins

The Kitui County government through the County Agriculture and Livestock Development Ministry is providing the inclusion grants to the farmers’ savings and credit cooperative societies across Kitui County. The grants are by the National Agricultural and Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP). The county government rolled out the programme in the county recently where the ceremony…

Cost of Fertilizer Remains a Thorny Issue to Farmers, Study Reveals

Sacco ReviewOctober 4, 2024October 4, 202405 mins

The cost of fertilizer remains the biggest challenge to most farmers across the country despite the government’s efforts to introduce subsidized packages, a thing which continues to hinder food production according to a recent study. As per the latest Agriculture Survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) whose main objective was to obtain indicative…

Mediation Committee Meets to Consider Contentious Clauses of Sugar Bill

Sacco ReviewOctober 1, 202403 mins

The Mediation Committee on the Sugar Bill (N.A. Bill No. 34 of 2022) has started considering clauses of the Bill that are under mediation. The committee which is chaired by Emmanuel Wangwe (MP Navakholo) first considered sub clause 38 (6), which, if amended, will see the Members agree on the institution that will be in…

Two Suspects Arrested in Connection to Arson Attacks on Sugarcane Plantations.

Sacco ReviewSeptember 30, 202405 mins

Police in Kisumu County have arrested two suspects in connection with the series of arson attacks that have destroyed vast sugarcane plantations in the region. The suspects are helping security agencies with further investigations to identify other perpetrators involved in the criminal acts before they are charged in court. Cane farmers in Muhoroni, Chemelil and Kibos…

Farmers still use harmful chemicals, consumer body says

Sacco ReviewSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 202403 mins

Consumer Grassroots Association (CGA) has pointed out that some farmers are still using harmful chemicals to produce food. Speaking during a workshop in Karen attended by food stakeholders who included journalists, food experts, agriculture officers, farmers, civil societies on food systems in the country; CGA director Alice Kemunto said that safety of food is a…

Farmers still using harmful chemicals to produce food, consumer lobby says

Sacco ReviewSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 202403 mins

Consumer Grassroots Association (CGA) has regretted that some farmers are still using harmful chemicals to produce food and remain ignorant of modern practices. Speaking during a workshop in Karen attended by journalists, food experts, agriculture officers, farmers, and civil societies concerned with food systems, CGA director Alice Kemunto said that most farmers lack the knowhow…

Co-operative University launches marketing platform for farmers, co-operatives

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202404 mins

Farmers in dairy, maize, and Irish potato co-operatives have a reason to smile after the Cooperative University of Kenya (CUK) launched a digital platform aimed at linking them with various markets and service providers. The two-and-a-half year project which is piloted by CUK in partnership with the government is funded by the African Development Bank…