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Mutahi Kagwe urges farmers to embrace livestock tagging to unlock export market

Sacco ReviewJuly 17, 202605 mins

Kagwe urged farmers to embrace ANITRAC livestock tagging. The system aims to boost exports and improve traceability. Nationwide rollout targets higher farmer incomes and value addition. Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has called on livestock farmers to fully embrace the Animal Identification and Traceability (ANITRAC) system, as the government pushes to open up high value…

Kilifi Governor announces Sh6 million matching grants for 12 Saccos

Sacco ReviewJuly 16, 202605 mins

Kilifi County awarded Ksh6 million in matching grants to 12 Saccos under its Shilling kwa Shilling Initiative. Governor Gideon Mung’aro also set aside Ksh15 million this financial year to expand the programme and boost affordable farmer loans. He urged speedy enactment of the Cooperative and Sacco laws to strengthen regulation and support the sector. Governor…

‎Taita-Taveta banana SACCO empowering farmers to reap huge returns from the popular crop

Sacco ReviewJune 29, 2026June 29, 202604 mins

‎A Taita-Taveta cooperative society has taken the bold initiative of empowering banana farmers in order to boost their economic status. The Taita-Taveta Banana Farmers Cooperative Society(TATABA) is a farmers-owned cooperative dedicated to improving the livelihoods of banana farmers through production support, aggregation, value addition and market access. With more than 800 active members and still…

Sacco lending to farmers surges to 23 per cent as CBK reveals shifting credit trends

Sacco ReviewJune 22, 202604 mins

Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs) are playing an increasingly significant role in financing agricultural activities, with their contribution to credit to farmers growing from 15 per cent in March 2026 to 23 per cent in May 2026. A survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) further shows that nearly one-third (32 per cent)…

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…

Nandi County joins Heifer International in rollout of dairy fodder project targeting 50,000 farmers

Sacco ReviewJune 12, 202605 mins

Tens of thousands of smallholder dairy farmers in Nandi County stand to benefit from improved feed access and higher milk yields following the launch of a major agriculture initiative backed by Heifer International. The County Government of Nandi has officially joined Heifer International in rolling out the Transforming Yield Through Feed and Fodder Access in…

Kenya marks milestone as first zero‑tariff agricultural exports arrive in China

Sacco ReviewMay 14, 202604 mins

Kenya has recorded a breakthrough in its trade relations with China after the first shipments of agricultural goods were exported under Beijing’s new zero‑tariff policy, which arrived at Chinese ports, opening fresh opportunities for farmers, exporters, and manufacturers. The inaugural consignments included fresh avocados, crude avocado oil, coffee, green beans, hides, and skins; all exported…

Over 4000 Nakuru farmers trained in proper agronomical practices to boost cassava production

Sacco ReviewApril 23, 202605 mins

More than 4,000 farmers in Nakuru County have undergone training in proper agronomical practices aimed at increasing cassava production, in a strategic effort to promote the crop as a climate-resilient solution for food security and commercialisation through value addition. The training, conducted under the Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and…

Meru pushes youth into coffee farming as county targets production revival

Sacco ReviewApril 9, 2026April 10, 202605 mins

Meru County leaders and industry stakeholders are urging farmers to open up their land to young people in a bid to revive coffee production, which has been on a steady decline for decades. The call comes amid government-backed programmes aimed at restoring the crop’s former glory and securing its future. Charles Mutwiri Mkarimu, a member…

Eldama Ravine farmers trained on modern farming practices

Sacco ReviewMarch 28, 202602 mins

Farmers from Eldama Ravine and surrounding areas yesterday benefited from a training and empowerment programme at ATC Lembus Perkerra aimed at strengthening agriculture and improving livelihoods. The event brought together Principal Secretaries Dr. Chris Kiptoo, Treasury, Dr. Kiprono Rono, Agriculture, and John Kipchumba Tanui, ICT alongside Gideon Kimaiyo ‘Sonko’, who engaged farmers on modern farming…