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Governor Kang’ata urges Mango farmers to follow cooperatives’ harvesting guidelines to curb losses

Sacco ReviewFebruary 2, 202605 mins

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has urged mango farmers to strictly follow harvesting guidelines issued by the cooperative so as to avoid more losses. Irungu, through a public notice, issued an advisory to mango farmers following a surplus in the market that has slowed the uptake of produce by the contracted manufacturers across the county “Farmers are…

Murang’a rolls out digital maize seed distribution drive

Sacco ReviewJanuary 7, 202602 mins

Murang’a County Government has rolled out digital maize seed distribution to fast-track distribution of certified seedlings and farm inputs to 175,000 registered maize farmers. This follows the successful Christmas and New Year gifts pilot, where 350 shops reached 150,000 residents across nine sub-counties. Governor Irungu Kang’ata, speaking during the event, said the digital platform simplifies…

Murang’a to roll out automated maize, fertilizer distribution system to boost efficiency

Sacco ReviewNovember 25, 202504 mins

Murang’a County Government has announced a major shift in its maize and fertilizer distribution programme, planning to unveil a pilot automated system aimed at increasing efficiency, enhancing food security, and boosting farmers’ earnings. According to a public E-notice issued by the county administration yesterday, the new system, enabled by Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, will…