Embu County injects Sh28m into coffee sector for infrastructure boost
Arise Media Embu County has allocated Sh28 million to four coffee factories—Gitwa, Kirimiri, Kathangariri, and Kivangua—aiming to enhance infrastructure and…
Agribusiness
Eastern dairy farmers get Sh33m boost to spur milk production
BY ANGELA R. KIURA Over 15,000 smallholder dairy farmers in Kenya’s Eastern region have received a major economic…
Farmers urged to embrace soil testing for better yields
BY STEPHEN KILONZO Farmers in Embu County have been urged to embrace soil testing to boost productivity and…
Sudan Tea ban shocks Embu farmers, billions at risk
BY STEPHEN KILONZO A diplomatic standoff between Kenya and Sudan has triggered a trade crisis, leaving tea farmers…
KTDA power records 32% surge in hydro output, boosting farmers’ earnings
KTDA Power Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), has announced a 32% increase…
EWASCO marks World Water Day with massive tree planting drive
In a bid to promote sustainable water management and environmental conservation, Embu Water and Sanitation Company (EWASCO) marked…
Governor Mbarire distributes certified seeds to boost food security
BY RITA MUTHONI Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire has spearheaded the distribution of certified maize and bean seeds to…
ASK Embu promotes youth in agriculture with cycling race ahead of 2025 Show
BY RITA MUTHONI The Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Embu branch has kicked off preparations for the 2025…
Youth urged to embrace climate-smart farming ahead of 2025 Embu Show
Embu County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Health, Jamal Runyenje, has encouraged young people to embrace technology and…
Embu youth tackle food insecurity with kitchen gardens
BY RITA MUTHONI In the heart of Embu’s densely populated slums, a determined group of young people is…