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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…

Taita Taveta bags over 10 awards at ASK Mombasa show

Sacco ReviewSeptember 4, 202603 mins

Taita Taveta wins over 10 awards at ASK Mombasa Show. Maranu Farm takes four major livestock honours. Farmers shine across dairy, beef, goats and poultry. Taita Taveta County has showcased its growing agricultural and livestock potential after scooping more than 10 awards at the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Mombasa International Show. The county delivered…

Taita Taveta banana farmers set to benefit from Sh8.6m grant

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202604 mins

Taita Taveta banana farmers are set to benefit from a Sh8.6 million value chain grant. TATABA will invest in transport, storage and equipment to improve banana handling and market access. The cooperative will also shift its ripening facility to solar power to cut operating costs. Banana farmers under the Taita Taveta Banana Farmers’ Cooperative Society…

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,…

Taita Taveta governor hands Sh29.9m to dairy, banana co-ops

Sacco ReviewAugust 13, 202605 mins

Three Taita Taveta cooperatives receive Ksh29.9 million to boost dairy and banana value chains. Tagho Dairy gets Ksh14.9 million, Taita Taveta Banana Ksh8.6 million and Mwafugha Dairy Ksh5.81 million. Governor Andrew Mwadime urges farmers to embrace cooperatives and value addition. Three farmer cooperatives in Taita Taveta County have received Ksh 29.9 million to boost dairy…

Taita Taveta rolls out Sh12 million Wezesha Jamii Programme for households

Sacco ReviewJuly 24, 202603 mins

735 vulnerable households to benefit from Ksh12 million Wezesha Jamii Programme. Taita Taveta launches Poverty Alleviation Fund Act to support sustainable livelihoods. County, Village Enterprise strengthen partnership to reduce extreme poverty and boost entrepreneurship. Some 735 households drawn from across Taita Taveta County’s 20 wards are set to benefit from a Ksh12 million Wezesha Jamii…

Taita Taveta launches Gaye Rural SACCO to tackle farmers’ credit access woes

Sacco ReviewJuly 13, 202605 mins

Taita Taveta launched Gaye Rural SACCO to expand affordable credit for farmers. The SACCO will receive a Ksh3 million matching grant under NAVCDP. Leaders say the initiative will strengthen farming and boost rural incomes. Farmers in Taita Taveta County have for years turned to informal lenders and middlemen for credit, often at the cost of…

Kishushe mining boom triggers urgent call for skills training in Taita Taveta

Sacco ReviewJune 23, 202606 mins

The official flag‑off of iron‑ore haulage in Kishushe, Taita Taveta County, has ignited fresh optimism about economic transformation in the region. Yet local leaders are warning that residents risk being sidelined from lucrative opportunities unless urgent investments are made in technical and vocational skills training. During the historic launch, Wilfred Mwalimo, Secretary of the Kishushe…

Taita Taveta, Kajiado and Makueni Residents to Wait Longer for Park Revenue Share

Sacco ReviewDecember 12, 202509 mins

Residents of Taita Taveta, Kajiado and Makueni counties will have to wait longer to benefit from revenue sharing arrangements with Tsavo National Park. President William Ruto disclosed this on Tuesday during the launch of what is now the world’s largest rhino sanctuary. The President revealed that an earlier promise to share park revenues with local…

Stalled Ksh45 million rice mill deepens farmers’ woes in Taita Taveta

Sacco ReviewOctober 24, 202505 mins

A Ksh45 million rice milling plant meant to transform the livelihoods of farmers in Taita Taveta County, has stalled for years, leaving hundreds of growers at the mercy of brokers and foreign traders. The uncompleted project, launched with the promise of adding value to locally grown rice, now stands as a symbol of dashed hopes…