#BETAKILIMO #Livestockfarming #livestockke

The new Kaptara Market means better facilities, more traders and more income for our communities. #BETAKILIMO #Livestockfarming #livestockke

The State Department for Livestock, through KeLCop is helping farmers earn more by improving livestock markets.

Together with the Kenya Sugar Board, we are committed to continued engagement with stakeholders to ensure the reforms not only boost factory performance but also directly translate to increased earnings for farmers and better livelihoods across sugar-growing regions. #BETAKILIMO.

The PS emphasized on the importance of collaboration between the lessees and government oversight teams to ensure seamless transition and efficient management of the sector. He reiterated the need for swift resolution of bottlenecks hindering full operationalization.

Farmers were given an optimistic outlook, and we can confirm that bonus payouts will be disbursed upon full resumption of operations in the leased factories.

“We are holding our partners accountable to ensure that what was agreed upon is being honored, including prompt payments, better working conditions for workers, and transparent handling of forward sales,” said Kagwe.

Speaking after the meeting, CS Kagwe reaffirmed our commitment to revitalizing the sugar sector and ensuring that both farmers and factory workers are adequately compensated.

The meeting focused on a range of critical issues, including compliance with agreed payment schedules, workers’ welfare, the status of forward sales being handled by the transition committee, and expectations of sugarcane farmers regarding bonuses.

as well as key industry players including Jaswant Rai of West Kenya, Bhire Chatte of Kibos Sugar, Ben Soi of West Valley Sugar, and Ali Taib of Busia Sugar.

to evaluate progress on the ongoing lease agreements and address outstanding concerns affecting the sector. Also present were the Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the @sugar_board Mr. Jude Chesire, #MkulimaKwanza #SugarReforms

GOVERNMENT MEETS SUGAR FACTORY LESSEES TO ASSESS LEASE PROGRESS AND ADDRESS SECTOR CHALLENGES . CS Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, accompanied by PS, @DrRonohpaul chaired a high level meeting with the lessees of the four state-owned sugar factories (Nzoia, Sony, Chemilil, and Muhoroni),

and Mr. Waiganjo Waweru (Chief Finance Officer). The meeting concluded with a commitment to continued dialogue and deeper collaboration for long-term impact. #BETAKILIMO #MkulimaKwanza.

and Mildred Nadah Pita (Head of Public Affairs, Science & Sustainability, Bayer Africa). We were represented by Dr. Allan Azegele (Director of Veterinary Services), Dr. Chris Wanga (Director of Livestock Policy), Mr. Hezron Gikang'a (Technical Advisor to the CS).

and delivery models, and aligning with national livestock development and resilience strategies. Key participants included Rose Goslinga (Pula CEO & Co-founder), Sukirti Vinayak (Pula Advisors, Commercial Director), Dimitri Fischler (Lemonade Foundation),

Held under the theme 'Partnerships for Scalable and Sustainable Livestock Systems' , the engagement focused on scaling livestock insurance in Kenya’s ASAL counties, strengthening public-private collaboration, unlocking sustainable financing

We have hosted a high-level breakfast meeting with Development Partners: @AdvisorsPula, The @BayerFoundation, and Lemonade Foundation. The meeting reinforced our leadership in promoting resilience through innovative insurance and risk management solutions.

The move reinforces the government’s commitment to transforming input support into a tool for resilience, dignity, and economic empowerment for the farmers who feed the nation. #BETAKILIMO #MkulimaKwanza #fertilizersubsidyke #FoodSecurity

As the program scales up nationally, it will expand coverage and unlock new financing pathways for farmers, ushering in a new era of inclusive, digital-first climate adaptation in Kenya’s agriculture sector.

This innovation aims to de-risk farmers from climate shocks like erratic rainfall, pests, and crop failure, using AI-powered registration, satellite data, and mobile-based payout systems.