Farmers - Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya

Taita Taveta farmers asked to register for subsidized fertilizers

Sacco ReviewFebruary 26, 2024February 26, 202406 mins

Farmers in Taita Taveta County have been asked to take advantage of the subsidized fertilizer programme sponsored by the government to maximize food production ahead of the planting season. Speaking during the flagging off of the subsidized fertilizer at Voi National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPD) deport in Voi, Chief of Staff (CCO) for Agriculture,…

Nakuru farmers hold protests over proposed sale of New KCC

Sacco ReviewDecember 7, 2023December 7, 202302 mins

Nakuru dairy farmers have vowed that they will not allow the privatization of the New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC). Led by Muchemi Nderitu, the farmers held protests in Nakuru City to express their opposition to the proposition which they termed as ill-advised. He said that the sale of the milk processor will lead to the…

Tea farmers decry alleged embezzlement, low bonus payments

Sacco ReviewNovember 18, 2023November 18, 202302 mins

Dissatisfied farmers affiliated with Iria-ini Tea Factory have lamented over low bonuses and alleged fund embezzlement by the factory’s management. The farmers suspect extravagant executive expenses and questionable procurement practices. They also complained that the factory is one of the lowest payers in the region, compensating farmers a mere Ksh38 for a kilogram of tea…

Waiguru launches 20 agriculture-based Saccos in Kirinyaga

Sacco ReviewNovember 17, 2023November 17, 202304 mins

The Governor of Kirinyaga County, Anne Waiguru, has launched 20 ward-based Farmers’ Saccos, which she said are key to unlocking the potential of smallholder farmers. The Saccos will provide members with affordable operational capital, credit services and information on markets and production practices. Waiguru said that the initiatives are aimed at strategically positioning farmers engaged…

Governor Arati launches programme to spur growth of agriculture sector

Sacco ReviewNovember 17, 2023November 17, 202303 mins

Kisii County Governor Simba Arati has launched the Farmer Enumeration and Profiling Project to transform the county into an agriculture and business hub. “This programme will provide a road map for eradication of poverty by addressing food insecurity and in turn boost agriculture which is our main source of wealth,” he said. Arati was speaking…

County launches initiative to integrate conservation agriculture among farmers

Sacco ReviewOctober 31, 2023October 31, 202304 mins

Taita Taveta County has launched the Mkulima Mashinani initiative targeting farmers at the grassroots level and aimed at integrating conservation agriculture into existing farming practices. While addressing farmers in the suburbs of Mwatate, Voi and Taveta, CECM for Agriculture, Livestock, Irrigation and Blue Economy Erickson Kyongo noted that the county is keen to leverage existing…

Githunguri Dairy begins exporting milk to Saudi Arabia

Sacco ReviewOctober 17, 2023October 17, 202304 mins

Githunguri Dairy Farmers Cooperative Society, the manufacturer of Fresha milk products, has gotten an international market for their UHT milk and will be exporting 250,000 litres per month to Oman, Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Speaking during the society’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Githunguri Stadium, Chairman George Kinuthia said that they have dispatched off 113,750…

Kakamega County to set up tea factory to boost production

Sacco ReviewOctober 14, 2023October 14, 202302 mins

Kakamega county Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has disclosed that the county will put up a tea factory in Shinyalu in line with their campaign manifesto. Speaking in an open forum on Public Private Dialogue (PPD), the deputy governor said the tea factory will help improve the livelihoods of farmers in the region. PPD aims to…

Cabinet approves an additional Ksh4B for coffee farmers

Sacco ReviewOctober 14, 2023October 14, 202301 mins

The Cabinet has approved the release of an additional Ksh4 billion for coffee farmers. It had earlier on released Ksh3 billion . This implies that farmers will now earn Ksh80 for a kilogramme of cherry from the current Ksh20 as an advance payment. To re-energise the Nairobi Coffee Exchange, the government will also search for better markets for…

Siaya County to collect farmers’ information to enhance productivity, food security

Sacco ReviewOctober 12, 2023October 12, 202303 mins

Bondo Sub-county administrator Mr. Vincent Kanyangonda has revealed that Siaya County government is set to begin data collection for farmers in the region with a view to supporting productivity and enhancing food security. Kanyangonda revealed the idea would help the county government plan and budget for farm inputs necessary for boosting production. He disclosed that…