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Meru Governor rolls out maize seed distribution program, pledges support for Miraa farmers

Sacco ReviewOctober 23, 202502 mins

Meru County Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia has officially launched a countywide maize seed distribution initiative under the county’s Food Security Program. The exercise, which targets all wards, is aimed at promoting sustainable farming and enhancing food production across the region. Speaking during a media briefing at his official residence, Governor Mutuma said the program would not…

Kenya Seed Company admits there is a shortage of maize seeds in the country

Sacco ReviewDecember 3, 202404 mins

Kenya Seed Company has admitted that indeed there was a shortage of maize seed in the country. The company director Sammy Chepsiror informed the National Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, which is probing the causes of shortage and increase in maize seeds prices that the shortage was as a result of general increase in…

Kenya Seed MD blames subsidized fertilizer for shortage of maize seed in the country

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 202405 mins

Kenya Seed Company Managing Director Sammy Chepsiror has admitted that there was a shortage of maize seed in the country this year, blaming it subsidized fertilizer by the government. Speaking when he appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Livestock yesterday to answer questions over the shortage of maize seed during the last…