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Farmers pin hopes on review of punitive seed law to salvage extinct of indigenous seeds

Sacco ReviewOctober 17, 202503 mins

Small-scale farmers across Kenya are hopeful that the government’s ongoing review of the Seed and Plant Variety Act of 2012 will end years of restrictions that have hindered the exchange and use of indigenous seeds. The issue took centre stage at the 4th Indigenous Seeds and Food Harvest Fair 2025 held in Nanyuki, Laikipia County,…

Equity Bank, Inchcape partner for new tractor loan scheme to boost farmers’ productivity

Sacco ReviewOctober 14, 202504 mins

Kenyan farmers are set to benefit from a new tractor financing scheme launched to ease access to modern farming equipment and boost agricultural productivity. The initiative, unveiled on Monday in Kimana, Loitokitok Sub-county, Kajiado County, is a joint effort between Equity Bank Kenya and Inchcape Kenya Ltd, the official distributor of New Holland agricultural machinery….

Taita Taveta farmers urged to join Cooperatives as County launches subsidized livestock vaccination drive

Sacco ReviewOctober 9, 202508 mins

Taita Taveta County leadership has issued a strong call to livestock farmers to register with ward-based cooperatives, positioning these organizations as the primary gateway to accessing critical veterinary services and agricultural support under the newly launched National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project. Speaking during the launch of the National E-Voucher Vaccination program at Manoa, Mwatate…

Solar-powered sunflower refinery to rescue Taita Taveta farmers from costly cross-border processing

Sacco ReviewOctober 6, 202508 mins

Over 3,000 sunflower farmers in Taita Taveta County will soon bid farewell to the costly and exhausting trips to Tanzania for processing their produce, following the groundbreaking of a solar-powered sunflower oil refinery in Taveta on Friday. The facility, established by the Kenya Red Cross Society through its Integrated Food Security and Livelihood project with…

Government is rolling out reforms to boost tea earnings, DP Kindiki says

Sacco ReviewOctober 4, 202504 mins

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured tea farmers that the government is rolling out comprehensive reforms aimed at ensuring they reap maximum benefits from their hard work. Speaking during a visit to Londiani in Kericho County, Kindiki revealed that Kenya’s tea industry posted impressive earnings of Ksh 215 billion in 2024, a significant increase from Ksh 138…

Government, farmers urged to embrace technology to boost food production

Sacco ReviewSeptember 29, 202503 mins

Scholars have urged the government and farmers to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced technology in agriculture in a bid to bridge the food shortage gap in the country. Led by Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi, scholars aver that incorporating technology in every aspect of our lives, more so agriculture, is the surest way of addressing…

Gov’t to buy maize directly from farmers for NSFR restocking as bumper harvest looms

Sacco ReviewSeptember 13, 202504 mins

The government will directly purchase maize from farmers to restock the National Strategic Food Reserve, (NSFR) to secure the national food security and stabilize the market. Speaking on September 11, during the official opening of the 2025 A.S.K. Central Kenya National Show at Kabiruini Showgrounds in Nyeri, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe…

Kilifi farmers boosted through Ksh7 million development projects

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202504 mins

The British Red Cross Society jointly with Kenya Red Cross Society, spent Ksh7 million to support the implementation of farmers development projects in Garashi and Kakuyuni wards in Magarini sub county in Kilifi county. Speaking to Sacco Review in her office in Malindi town recently, Kenya Red Cross Society, Kilifi county Coordinator, Kawthar Alwy Mohammed…

Uasin Gishu partners with PCPB to curb pesticide misuse among farmers

Sacco ReviewSeptember 8, 202504 mins

Uasin Gishu County has partnered with the Pest Control Products Board, (PCPB) to launch a five-day countywide survey, teach and sensitise farmers against the misuse of pesticides which are harmful to human health and environment. Speaking during a courtesy call, County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, Dr. Sam Kotut accompanied by County Director of Agriculture,…

Elgeyo Marakwet farmers get iron-rich bean seeds amid nutrition drive

Sacco ReviewSeptember 8, 202502 mins

Elgeyo Marakwet County has launched the distribution of 15 tonnes of iron-rich Nyota bean seeds to farmers in Keiyo South, Marakwet West, and Keiyo North sub counties under the REACTS-IN program. The initiative seeks to address severe malnutrition and improve maternal and child health in the region. In a similar exercise last month, 2.5 tonnes…