Kenya: Sugarcane Farmers Oppose Residential Development Within Cane-Growing Zone

The meeting at Miwani in Kisumu, meant to discuss plot subdivision, fencing, beaconing, and murram grading, was cut short after farmers protested the move. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya and Iran Form Joint Committee to Lift Tea Ban Within 60 Days

Kenya and Iran have established a joint committee to eradicating trade obstacles within 60 days, paving the way for the lifting of the ban on Kenyan tea exports to Iran. Read more »

Kenya: Over 300 Kenya School of Agriculture Students Set for Paid Internships in UK

More than 390 students pursuing agriculture-related courses at the Kenya School of Agriculture are set to benefit from a six-month paid internship program in the United Kingdom. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Halts Sugarcane Milling in Western Region Amid Shortage

The government has suspended sugarcane milling in the upper and lower Western regions amid an acute shortage of mature sugarcane. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Refutes Claims of Fresh Avocado Export Ban

The Government has dismissed claims that it has banned the export of fresh avocados, assuring both local producers and international markets that trade remains uninterrupted. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Bans 77 Harmful Pesticides Over Safety Concerns

Kagwe noted this decisive action follows a comprehensive assessment of pesticide products by the Pest Control Products Board. Read more »