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Kindiki defends agriculture reforms, cites gains in production

Sacco ReviewOctober 8, 202607 mins

Government says agriculture reforms have lowered input costs and improved farmer productivity. Farmer registration has expanded as Kenya pushes reforms across key agricultural value chains. Agro processing and smart farming are emerging as the next priorities in the sector. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the Government’s agriculture reforms, saying measures implemented over the past…

Kagwe unveils digital farming push as 8.9m farmers register

Sacco ReviewOctober 1, 202604 mins

Government expands its digital push to improve farm management and service delivery Soil health, climate pressures and post-harvest losses remain key agricultural challenges New partnerships target technology adoption, livestock production and export growth Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has unveiled a digital farming push, with 8.9 million farmers now registered nationwide. Speaking at the…

National agriculture summit set for KICC, State House

Sacco ReviewSeptember 29, 202604 mins

National agriculture summit set to bring farmers and stakeholders together Discussions will focus on food security, sovereignty and better jobs Cooperatives expected to feature in talks on markets, finance and value addition Kenya is preparing for a major national agriculture summit that will bring farmers, county governments, young innovators and partners together to take stock…

Kenya Dairy Board moves to calm fears over milk supply dip

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 202605 mins

Milk deliveries fall again, raising supply concerns. Dry weather hits pasture and milk production. KDB expects relief with the October to December rains. Formal milk deliveries to processors dropped 3.7 per cent between June and July 2026, the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) has confirmed, as it moves to reassure consumers that current shortages are temporary…

Kagwe pushes for higher agriculture budget as funding gap widens

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202603 mins

Kagwe wants a bigger agriculture budget to strengthen farmer support and food security. The ministry faces a funding gap of more than Sh60 billion. Senate committee pledges to push for more funding for agriculture agencies and research. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called for increased financial support for his ministry. According…

Proposed law seeks to create maize board to license millers

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202604 mins

A proposed law seeks to establish a Maize Board of Kenya to regulate the maize value chain. The Bill would introduce licensing for millers and give counties greater roles in supporting farmers. New research, development and dispute resolution bodies are also proposed for the sector. A new Bill before the National Assembly seeks to create…

Senate raises alarm over sale of unregistered, counterfeit pesticides

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202605 mins

Senate raises concerns over the continued sale of counterfeit and unregistered pesticides. Senators want tougher enforcement and stronger monitoring of agro dealers nationwide. Committee calls for better farmer education and pesticide residue checks to protect consumers. The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries has raised concerns over the continued sale of unregistered, expired…

Digital loans reshape how Kenyan farmers finance their farms

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 2026010 mins

Digital lenders are becoming a bigger part of how Kenyan farmers meet urgent farm costs. Farmers continue to borrow heavily for inputs and labour as production expenses remain high. The shifting credit patterns highlight the growing need for affordable and sustainable agricultural financing. Digital lenders are increasingly becoming an important source of financing for Kenyan…

Macadamia earnings rise 73pc as output, acreage expand

Sacco ReviewAugust 13, 202605 mins

Kenya’s macadamia production value rose 73 per cent to Ksh8.6 billion in 2025. Output increased to 53,968 tonnes as macadamia acreage expanded by 849 hectares. Government is targeting India as a new export market to diversify Kenya’s macadamia trade Kenya’s macadamia industry recorded a sharp rise in the value of production last year, as higher…

KALRO trains 20,000 farmers on new Waithera bean variety

Sacco ReviewAugust 11, 202605 mins

KALRO is training 20,000 farmers in five counties on the drought tolerant and disease resistant Waithera bean variety. The programme is promoting farmer aggregation, better market prices and links to processors and export markets. Waithera matures in 60 to 70 days and can produce up to 10 bags of 90kg per acre. At least 20,000…