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50 new cooperative societies registered in Taita Taveta

Some 50 new cooperative societies have been registered in Taita Taveta County, Sacco Review has established. Speaking to Sacco Review in Voi town recently, County Cooperative Commissioner Erastus Gonzi said that the 50 new cooperatives were registered between September last year and early April this year. He further stated that 10 dormant cooperative societies in…

New banana export market excites Taita Taveta farmers

Sacco Review2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Taita Taveta County in partnership with Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) plans to export about 700 metric tonnes of organic bananas to Denmark, a deal which will make the county farmers one of the first in the country to export the organic produce. According to MESPT, the joint project has identified 500 small holder…

Taita Taveta farmers asked to register for subsidized fertilizers

Sacco Review2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Farmers in Taita Taveta County have been asked to take advantage of the subsidized fertilizer programme sponsored by the government to maximize food production ahead of the planting season. Speaking during the flagging off of the subsidized fertilizer at Voi National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPD) deport in Voi, Chief of Staff (CCO) for Agriculture,…

Taita Taveta Saccos hit by pandemic

Sacco Review3 years ago3 years ago01 mins

By Tsozungu Kombe Women and Youth Saccos in Taita Taveta County have been heavily affected by the Covid 19 pandemic. Speaking to Sacco Review in Wundanyi recently, Taita Taveta County Cooperative Commissioner Erastus Gonzi said the performance of women and youth Saccos was still very poor. He revealed that the business is still facing a…