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Busia County boosts poultry farming with 11,080 chicks

Sacco ReviewSeptember 19, 202603 mins

Busia County distributes improved chicks to youth and women groups Beneficiaries receive additional support to strengthen poultry projects County urges groups to focus on proper care and sustainable farming Busia County has distributed 11,080 improved indigenous chicks to 135 youth and women’s groups to boost poultry farming across six areas. The County Government rolled out…

Sacco lending to livestock farmers up 45pc in Q2 2026

Sacco ReviewSeptember 10, 202603 mins

Agricultural loans rise to Ksh25.04 billion in Q2 2026 Animal production lending jumps nearly 45% year on year Crop farming remains the largest agricultural lending category Farmers borrowing from Kenya’s Saccos saw sharply higher access to credit in the second quarter of 2026, with loans for animal production climbing close to 45% year on year,…

Taita Taveta bags over 10 awards at ASK Mombasa show

Sacco ReviewSeptember 4, 202603 mins

Taita Taveta wins over 10 awards at ASK Mombasa Show. Maranu Farm takes four major livestock honours. Farmers shine across dairy, beef, goats and poultry. Taita Taveta County has showcased its growing agricultural and livestock potential after scooping more than 10 awards at the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Mombasa International Show. The county delivered…

Kiambu dairy farmers seek quality feeds, breeding aid

Sacco ReviewAugust 12, 2026August 12, 202604 mins

Kiambu dairy farmers want improved access to quality animal feeds and sexed semen to boost milk production. Farmers cite poor genetics, substandard feeds and aflatoxin contamination as key challenges affecting dairy productivity. Limited milk cooling facilities are also affecting milk quality, forcing some farmers to travel long distances for services. Dairy farmers in Kiambu County…