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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…

Gov’t unveils plan to unlock Coast’s farming potential

Sacco ReviewSeptember 4, 202608 mins

Government targets Coast’s untapped farming potential. Coconut, cashew and cotton value chains set for a boost. Dry spell drives fresh measures to protect milk supply. The Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to unlock the largely underutilised agricultural potential of Kenya’s Coast region, targeting Lamu, Tana River, Kwale, Kilifi and Taita Taveta counties for a…

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…

Kagwe pushes for higher agriculture budget as funding gap widens

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202603 mins

Kagwe wants a bigger agriculture budget to strengthen farmer support and food security. The ministry faces a funding gap of more than Sh60 billion. Senate committee pledges to push for more funding for agriculture agencies and research. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called for increased financial support for his ministry. According…

Kenya exports premium rice as imports fill widening supply gap

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202602 mins

Kenya is exporting premium Pishori rice despite a major local supply gap. Government plans duty free rice imports to bridge the shortage. Kagwe wants more funding to boost agricultural production. Kenya is taking advantage of strong demand for its premium rice in foreign markets, even as the country turns to imports to bridge a significant…

Kenya tightens border controls on pesticides imports

Sacco ReviewAugust 26, 202604 mins

Kenya steps up border checks to keep banned and unsafe pesticides out of the market Government pushes for harmonised pesticide rules across East Africa and COMESA Illegal pesticide entry has reportedly dropped sharply following tighter surveillance at key borders Kenya is tightening controls on pesticide imports in a move aimed at keeping chemicals that have…

State slashes fertiliser, halves maize seed price

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 202604 mins

fertiliser price drops to Ksh2,000 per 50kg bag Certified maize seed costs cut by half Government targets farmers hit by drought losses The Government has slashed the price of fertiliser to Ksh 2,000 per 50kg bag and halved the cost of certified maize seed to cushion farmers from drought-related losses. Under the new intervention, farmers…

Kagwe hands Sh30.5m to Kilifi co-ops to boost farmer financing

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202603 mins

Kilifi Saccos receive Ksh30.5 million to expand farmer financing. Government links cooperative funding to new irrigation opportunities. Stronger Saccos are expected to improve market access and farmer incomes. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has handed over Ksh 30.5 million to eight local savings and credit cooperative organisations (Saccos) in Kilifi County…

Kagwe pushes for faster irrigation to boost food output

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202606 mins

Kagwe wants faster irrigation expansion to boost Kenya’s food production. Sh79 million Ndigiria Water Pan project will support a 50 acre irrigation scheme. Government plans to capture more rainwater and reduce reliance on rainfall. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has called for a rapid expansion of irrigation across Kenya as the…

Taita Taveta governor calls for more irrigation investment

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 202605 mins

Taita Taveta’s agricultural potential could grow significantly with expanded irrigation investment. Governor Andrew Mwadime wants water challenges tackled to unlock farming, jobs and food production. New programme targets livestock, dairy, fruits, edible oils and rice as key growth areas. Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime has called for more investment in irrigation infrastructure to boost agriculture,…