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Turkana traders push for review of hides and skins levies

Sacco ReviewSeptember 25, 202607 mins

Hides and skins traders in Turkana are seeking changes to levies affecting their businesses Traders want charges and permits reviewed to make the sector more viable County officials are considering reforms to support the livestock value chain and improve revenue collection Traders in Turkana’s hides and skins sector have petitioned the County Assembly to review…

Kathonzweni Dairy gets milk cooling machine to cut losses

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202603 mins

Kathonzweni Dairy receives new cooling equipment to help curb milk losses. The machine is expected to improve milk quality and farmers’ access to better markets. Farmers are set to benefit from reduced post production losses and better returns. In order to save farmers from incurring losses in milk production, Chairman of Special Economic Zones Fred…

CS nominee Kagwe proposes consultative approach in livestock vaccination program

Sacco ReviewJanuary 16, 202503 mins

Cabinet Secretary Nominee Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture and Livestock Development) has proposed a consultative approach in the livestock vaccination program. The former Health CS said the decision to vaccinate livestock ultimately lies with the owner. Experts will be involved to address misconceptions and provide facts. Speaking during the vetting exercise by the Committee on Appointments, Kagwe…