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Murang’a rolls out digital maize seed distribution drive

Sacco ReviewJanuary 7, 202602 mins

Murang’a County Government has rolled out digital maize seed distribution to fast-track distribution of certified seedlings and farm inputs to 175,000 registered maize farmers. This follows the successful Christmas and New Year gifts pilot, where 350 shops reached 150,000 residents across nine sub-counties. Governor Irungu Kang’ata, speaking during the event, said the digital platform simplifies…

DP Ruto urges farmers to diversify

Sacco ReviewDecember 4, 2019December 4, 201901 mins

By Wasike Elvis Deputy President William Ruto has called on maize farmers across the country to diversify and plant alternative crops. Ruto said crop diversification will help farmers increase their income base. “Let us think outside the box and plant crops such as coffee, avocado, and macadamia as they have a ready market locally and abroad,”…