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Agriculture drives Kenya’s economy as counties report record farm output

Sacco ReviewAugust 7, 202606 mins

Agriculture’s GDP share rose to 23.2 per cent, with output valued at Ksh 4.07 trillion. Horticulture, coffee, tea and milk posted strong growth, while wheat and sugarcane output declined. Counties want more funding for irrigation, mechanisation and value addition. Agriculture remained the backbone of Kenya’s economy in the last financial year, with the sector’s share…

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Kigali to host 26th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair this October

Sacco ReviewAugust 4, 202607 mins

Kigali will host the 26th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair from October 30 to November 8, 2026. The event will focus on leather and horticulture while promoting regional trade, investment and jobs. The EAC Quality Awards 2026 will be held alongside the trade fair. The East African Community (EAC) will hold its 26th Micro, Small and…

Kandara farmers earn certification to export avocados, mangoes

Sacco ReviewAugust 3, 202606 mins

Farmers in Gatuura, Murang’a, have received certification to export avocados, mangoes and other horticultural produce to international markets. Farmers said the certification process required soil and water testing, farm inspections, documentation and audits, with some dropping out due to its complexity. Trademark Africa said 22 more farmer groups in Murang’a are pursuing certification, while farmers…

Nanyuki flower farm workers protest unfair dismissals

Sacco ReviewJuly 29, 202604 mins

Over 200 Nanyuki flower farm workers protested over alleged unfair dismissals and poor working conditions. Workers accused the management of harassment, unpaid overtime and unsafe working conditions. They urged the Ministry of Labour to intervene as local leaders called for dialogue. More than 200 workers at a privately owned horticultural farm in Nanyuki, Laikipia County,…

Install a cooling plant for preservation, horticulture farmers demand

Sacco ReviewSeptember 18, 2023September 18, 202302 mins

Horticultural farmers in Nyandarua County have urged the national government to install cooling plants in all sub counties for the preservation of their products before they are transported to major cities like Nairobi and Nakuru. Speaking in Olkalou, the farmers said as a result of the increase in the price of petroleum products, at times…

Unaitas spreads wings to Kisii town

Sacco ReviewJune 7, 201802 mins

By Our Reporter Savings and credit firm Unaitas has opened a new branch in Kisii town in a strategic move aimed at increasing its footprint countrywide. This will enable it to bring into its fold smallholder tea farmers through agency banking and further bring stiff competition in a region with over 20 financial institutions. Chief…