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Kajiado banks on sunflower to diversify livestock economy

Sacco ReviewSeptember 15, 202605 mins

Kajiado is testing sunflower as a new option beyond livestock Farmers are being encouraged to explore the crop’s income potential Sunflower could also provide a new source of livestock feed Kajiado is looking beyond livestock, promoting sunflower as a new crop that could boost income, food security and animal feed supply. The county has stepped…

Kenya unveils Sh2.1bn plan for El Niño livestock safety

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202605 mins

Ksh2.1bn plan targets El Niño livestock risks. 24 counties will receive initial support. Funds will cover vaccines, emergency response and early warning. The Government has launched a Ksh2.1 billion plan to shield livestock farmers from anticipated El Niño flooding across 24 counties. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe unveiled the National Livestock Sector…

Kakamega issues El Niño advisory to farmers as rains loom

Sacco ReviewSeptember 8, 202607 mins

Kakamega warns farmers of heavy El Niño rains from October to December. Farmers are urged to secure crops, livestock and fish ponds early. Flooding, disease outbreaks and agricultural losses are among the key risks. Kakamega County has issued an advisory urging farmers to prepare early for enhanced rainfall expected between October and December 2026, warning…

Tana River bags four awards at Mombasa ASK Show

Sacco ReviewSeptember 4, 2026September 4, 202603 mins

Tana River wins four awards at Mombasa ASK Show. County tops cereals and livestock products categories. Awards highlight growing investment in agriculture. Tana River County has emerged among the top performers at the ongoing Mombasa International Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Show 2026, scooping four awards in recognition of its agricultural and livestock achievements. The…

Cows, goats and sheep set to get digital identities

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202605 mins

Kenya is rolling out a digital system to give cows, goats and sheep unique identities. The system will help tackle livestock theft, track diseases and verify animal ownership. Digital traceability could also help Kenyan livestock producers access lucrative export markets. Cows, goats and sheep could soon have their own digital identity as the government steps…

Senate committee reviews amendments to extension bill

Sacco ReviewAugust 5, 202603 mins

Senate Agriculture Committee reviewed National Assembly amendments to the Agriculture and Livestock Extension Service Bill, 2022 Bill seeks to establish a legal framework for coordinated agricultural and livestock extension services and improve farmers’ access to technical support Committee will prepare a report with recommendations on the amendments for consideration by the Senate in plenary The…

Busia County strikes deal to slash dairy AI costs to Ksh700

Sacco ReviewAugust 4, 202607 mins

Busia County has partnered with FIPS Africa and the Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC) to provide subsidised artificial insemination services and improve dairy breeds. The programme will cut the cost of artificial insemination from Ksh2,000 to Ksh700 and targets more than 2,000 inseminations in Busia. Farmers are expected to boost milk production, increase incomes…

Meru dairy farmers to get higher milk prices, feed factory boost

Sacco ReviewJuly 27, 202604 mins

Meru Dairy farmers will earn Ksh52 per litre from August 1, up from Ksh50. Government will invest Ksh200 million to expand the Meru Dairy animal feeds factory and lower feed costs. Meru Central Dairy has grown to over 161,000 farmers, with annual milk production exceeding 220 million litres. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said dairy farmers…

Nairobi set to host East Africa’s largest livestock exposition in September

Sacco ReviewJuly 23, 202605 mins

Nairobi will host the Six Nations Livestock Genetics and Equipment Expo on September 11 and 12 2026 at Kinga Resort, Athi River, bringing together livestock farmers, breeders and agribusiness players from six East African countries. The expo will showcase modern livestock genetics, breeding technologies, farm equipment and digital innovations aimed at improving productivity, expanding market…

Trans Nzoia allocates Sh500 million for agriculture in 2026/2027 budget

Sacco ReviewJuly 22, 202605 mins

Trans Nzoia has proposed Ksh500 million for agriculture in the 2026/2027 budget to support small scale farmers. The funding will finance crop, livestock and fisheries programmes, including farm inputs, pest control, livestock health and irrigation. Governor George Natembeya said the investment aims to boost food production and strengthen farmers’ livelihoods. Trans Nzoia government has proposed…