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Antony Kinoti Mugambi, the pioneer dragon fruit farmer in Africa and Kenya shows off a sample of sliced dragon fruit and sections of the thriving farm in the remote area of Mwangathia ward, Central Imenti constituency in Meru County. PHOTO| courtesy

Meet Kenya’s pioneer dragon fruit farmer transforming Meru

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Meru farmer turns a rocky landscape into a thriving dragon fruit farm Mugambi develops a patented dragon fruit variety after years of research Farmer urges Kenyans to embrace dragon fruit farming as demand rises Antony Kinoti Mugambi, Africa’s pioneer dragon fruit farmer, has become the talk of the town after deliberately and resiliently transforming a…

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Centre for Rural Justice chairperson Mwenda Murerwa speaks during a press briefing where the organisation opposed the relocation of Gakoromone traders near a sewage facility.- PHOTO| Courtesy

Gakoromone traders, rights group oppose sewage relocation

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Gakoromone traders oppose relocation to a site near sewage facilities Rights groups and residents raise health and environmental concerns Traders call for faster action on the delayed sewage relocation project A section of leaders, activists, traders and residents have opposed Gakoromone market’s relocation, citing health and environmental risks. The traders were moved near a sewerage…

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Stakeholders engage during a consultative meeting on the rollout of the mass livestock vaccination campaign against Foot and Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin Disease in Meru County. PHOTO| Courtesy

Meru launches mass livestock vaccination against FMD, LSD

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Meru is stepping up efforts to protect livestock from disease Farmers are being brought into a more traceable vaccination system County teams are working to speed up the rollout across the region Meru County has launched a countywide mass vaccination drive to protect cattle from Foot and Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin Disease. The County…

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Imenti North Cooperative Officer Alfred Murangiri (centre) flanked by Meru Press Club Chairman David Muchui (right) and another official. PHOTO| John Majau

Kenyans urged to join Saccos for unique cooperative model

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Kenyans urged to join Saccos for savings, loans and dividends. Meru has more than 491 registered co-operative movements. Nine interim officials were elected to represent Meru constituencies. Kenyans have been urged to join the Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (Sacco) for economic transformation since they offer the best business model in the entire country and…

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki speaking at Kanyakine market, South Imenti constituency in Meru after inspecting road tarmacking of Kionyo-Kanyakine-Mitunguu and other government projects. PHOTO| Courtesy

Meru gets Ksh39 billion road plan to cut farmer costs

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Meru gets Ksh39 billion road projects. Meru town to upgrade 17km of roads for Ksh3.7 billion. Farmers to get cheaper fertiliser and certified maize seed. Meru County is set to benefit from a major road construction programme costing Ksh39 billion, a move the national government says will open up rural areas and cut transport costs…

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Meru County Deputy Governor Linda Kiome (left) and Safaricom PLC Chief Consumer Business Officer Fawzia Ali Kimanthi (right) during the launch of the Bundles ya Mkulima in Meru town./ Courtesy

Meru farmers urged to farm organically to curb cancer risk

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Meru farmers urged to embrace organic farming. Safaricom launches Bundles ya Mkulima. Farmers gain easier access to markets and inputs. Farmers in Meru have been urged to shun excessive use of chemicals in food crops and to instead embrace organic farming to reduce the risk of the increasing cancer cases in the region. Meru Deputy…

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Meru governor Isaac Mutuma.- Photo courtesy

Mutuma grants Gakoromone traders relocation site

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Governor Mutuma agrees to assess an alternative relocation site. Traders had rejected the proposed site over suitability concerns. The Ksh1.2 billion market will serve more than 3,000 traders. Gakoromone fresh produce traders in Meru town have reason to smile after Governor Isaac Mutuma agreed to their request for a new relocation site ahead of the…

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki (far left) and other dignitaries when they attended the 11th Annual Meru Dairy Farmers Field Day at Gitooro showground in Meru town. Photo/courtesy

Meru co-ops appeal for Ksh2.2bn to revive sector

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Meru cooperatives are seeking Ksh2.2 billion to clear debts and revive key agricultural sectors. The funding would support coffee, dairy, cotton, avocado and Afya Millers Cooperative. Meru Dairy plans to expand processing capacity and diversify into fish feed and flour milling. The cooperative movement in Meru County is appealing for Ksh2.2 billion to settle historical…

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DP Kithure Kindiki speaking on Saturday during the 11th Annual Meru Dairy Farmers Field Day at the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Gitoro Showground in Meru. Photo/courtesy

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

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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…

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