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December 21, 2025
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Christmas Relief for Select Farmers as Govt Clears Pending Payments

Christmas Relief for Select Farmers as Govt Clears Pending Payments

Oparanya revealed that the government aims to settle outstanding farmers' balances to boost farmer liquidity, which will support farmers during the Christmas season...

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During the National Annual Farmers’ End-Year Celebration and Awards in Kericho, Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Wycliffe Oparanya announced that milk farmers would receive pending payments during the Christmas week. This initiative aims to boost farmer liquidity and support the dairy sector.

  • The government will inject Ksh3.5 billion to upgrade 19 tea factories across Kenya, with new reforms ensuring timely remuneration for smallholder tea farmers.
  • The Principal Secretary in the State Department for Agriculture Dr. Kiprono Rono revealed that each tea factory will now operate its own bank account to improve financial accountability.
  • Awards were presented to top farmers, with Kiambu County recognized for coffee and poultry, Kirinyaga County for rice, and Wajir County for cattle farming in 2025.
  • First Lady Rachel Ruto's Joyful Women Organisation (Joywo) was awarded for being the Best Women's Organisation Supporting Farmers.

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