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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…

Nandi’s dairy revolution gains momentum as modern processing plant launched

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202504 mins

Nandi County has emerged as one of Kenya’s fastest growing dairy hubs following the commissioning of the Kabiyet Milk Processing Plant and the steady expansion of cooperative support systems. The county is now shifting from traditional milk production to modern processing and agribusiness. The new Kabiyet facility, launched on May 15, 2025, marked a turning…

Tea Board calls for tea transport levy waiver, says it eats farmers’ bonuses

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202505 mins

The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has asked the Mombasa County government to scrap the Ksh7,000 levy charged on every truck transporting tea to the port city. The board says the fee is eating into farmers’ bonuses and weakening the sector’s competitiveness. TBK Chief Executive Willy Mutai explained that in every 21,000 kilos ferried to…

Kerio Valley farmers to earn over Ksh73M from sale of sorghum and maize

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202503 mins

Farmers in three irrigation schemes in Arror ward along the Kerio Valley, Elgeyo Marakwet county, are set to earn over Ksh73 million from the sale of sorghum and maize seeds to Kenya Seed Company. The Elgeyo Marakwet county executive for agriculture Edwin Kibor, said farmers at the 400 acres Chepkum irrigation scheme will receive Ksh22…