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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…

Taita Taveta stakeholders map out agriculture priorities

Sacco ReviewSeptember 1, 202604 mins

Taita Taveta stakeholders have identified key areas to strengthen agriculture. Farmers called for more support in production and value addition. Officials urged a shift towards profitable, market driven farming. Agricultural stakeholders in Taita Taveta have identified priority interventions to boost farming and improve livelihoods. Agricultural stakeholders in Taita Taveta County have held a forum to…

Kagwe pushes for higher agriculture budget as funding gap widens

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202603 mins

Kagwe wants a bigger agriculture budget to strengthen farmer support and food security. The ministry faces a funding gap of more than Sh60 billion. Senate committee pledges to push for more funding for agriculture agencies and research. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called for increased financial support for his ministry. According…

Kathonzweni Dairy gets milk cooling machine to cut losses

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202603 mins

Kathonzweni Dairy receives new cooling equipment to help curb milk losses. The machine is expected to improve milk quality and farmers’ access to better markets. Farmers are set to benefit from reduced post production losses and better returns. In order to save farmers from incurring losses in milk production, Chairman of Special Economic Zones Fred…

Digital loans reshape how Kenyan farmers finance their farms

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 2026010 mins

Digital lenders are becoming a bigger part of how Kenyan farmers meet urgent farm costs. Farmers continue to borrow heavily for inputs and labour as production expenses remain high. The shifting credit patterns highlight the growing need for affordable and sustainable agricultural financing. Digital lenders are increasingly becoming an important source of financing for Kenyan…

Cheaper seeds, fertiliser to ease costs for farmers

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 202607 mins

Cheaper farm inputs could encourage farmers to expand acreage and improve crop yields. Higher maize production could ease food supply pressures and potentially moderate prices. The impact will depend on timely input distribution, reliable markets and fair farm gate prices. President William Ruto’s latest announcement on reducing the cost of maize seeds and subsidised fertiliser…

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…

Tea, coffee auctions earn farmers Sh2bn in weekly boost

Sacco ReviewAugust 17, 202606 mins

Tea and coffee auctions earned farmers Ksh2 billion, up from Ksh1.816 billion. Tea sales earned Ksh890.4 million, while coffee fetched Ksh1.168 billion. Improved tea prices attracted strong buyer interest. Two agriculture markets generated Ksh 2 billion at the weekly auctions that attracted local and international buyers, compared to Ksh 1.816 billion of the previous week,…

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…

How Jamii DT Sacco’s Nakuru office transforms Rift Valley

Sacco ReviewAugust 12, 2026August 12, 202603 mins

Jamii DT Sacco’s Nakuru satellite office serves members across Nakuru, Bomet, Narok, Kericho and Kajiado counties. Members access affordable loans, savings and investment products, plus instant M Cash loans of up to Ksh50,000. The office also promotes financial literacy and supports farmers, teachers, businesses and workers across the Rift Valley. Jamii DT Sacco’s satellite office…