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NCPB releases 100,000 bags of subsidised fertiliser after farmer protests in North Rift

Sacco ReviewJune 9, 202604 mins

The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has announced the release of 100,000 bags of subsidised fertiliser following protests by farmers in the North Rift region over a severe shortage that disrupted top-dressing activities during a critical stage of maize production. The shortage, which affected several depots across the region, sparked demonstrations on June 3,…

Government allocates KSh1 billion for construction of tea branding centres

Sacco ReviewJune 21, 202405 mins

The government will allocate KSh1 billion to the construction of two value addition and branding centres for Kenyan tea, President Williams Ruto has said. Speaking when he launched Chai Gold, the flagship tea brand of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) for the international market at Ketepa Grounds in Kericho County on Wednesday, June 19,…

CBK survey shows food prices decline in March, increased access to subsidized fertiliser

Sacco ReviewApril 17, 202404 mins

There has been a general reduction in prices of key food items last month compared to February. This is according to Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Agriculture Sector Survey findings. The survey conducted from March 11 to 15, 2024 was aimed at identifying market expectations and recent trends on prices of key commodities and output…