April 04, 2023
Kenya: Kenya to Receive White Maize From Mozambique
A ship carrying bulk white maize is expected to dock at the Port of Mombasa, coming at a time when prices of the commodity are at their highest. Read more »
April 03, 2023
Kenya: Alego MP Seeks to Amend Excise Duty On Fish Imports to Protect the Industry
Alego Usonga Constituency Member of Parliament Samuel Atandi intends to introduce a Bill on the amendment of excise duty on imported fish at the rate of 20 per cent of the customs… Read more »
March 25, 2023
Kenya: Coffee Farmers in Mt Kenya Seek Direct Access to Buyers
Coffee farmers in the Mt Kenya region want the Kenya Kwanza government to open up marketing of the crop through the scrapping of the Nairobi coffee exchange and allowing farmers to… Read more »
March 23, 2023
Kenya: MPs in Uproar Over Different Contracts Issued to Millers
A mega scandal is brewing in the Ministry of Agriculture over the maize subsidy program after it emerged that millers were awarded different contracts to supply subsidized flour. Read more »
March 14, 2023
Kenya: MPs Say Maize Subsidy a Political Tool to Siphon Funds as Millers Demand Payment
Members of Parliament have hinted at advising government to default on pending bills owed to millers while describing the maize subsidy programme initiated in the sunset days of… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Kenya: Govt Delays Sh2.5 Billion Pending Bills for Millers With Sh269 Million Accrued Interest
Taxpayers are poised to cough Sh269 million to pay the Cereal Millers Association (CMA) as part of increasing accrued interest in the maize subsidy programme. Read more »
March 04, 2023
Kenya: Gachagua Warns Farmers Against Hoarding Maize
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pleaded with farmers in the country's breadbasket to release the maize they are hoarding to avoid massive losses. Read more »
March 05, 2023
Kenya: Agriculture CS Urges Farmers to Embrace New Technologies to Boost Production
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary, Mithika Linturi has called on farmers to embrace new innovations and technologies in agriculture… Read more »
March 03, 2023
Kenya: Heifer International Opens Applications for the 2023 Ayute Africa Challenge
Heifer International Kenya has opened applications for young entrepreneurs for the 2023 AYuTe Africa Challenge Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Moi University Enters Into Apple Farming to Diversify Income
Moi University has harvested its first apples as the university seeks to diversify its revenue sources. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Kenya: Panic Grips Coffee Farmers in Mt Kenya Following Fears of Low Returns
Panic and fear has gripped coffee farmers in Mt Kenya region following the realization of poor prices at this year's coffee auction. Read more »
March 01, 2023
Kenya: Kwale Governor Achani Urges Fishermen to Join Cooperatives
Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has called on local fisher folks to join cooperative societies so as to improve their welfare since fisheries have high potential for economic growth. Read more »
Kenya: Industrialize Agriculture to Bolster Economic Growth, Government Urged
Manufacturers are calling on the government to revive and industrialize Kenya's agriculture sector. Read more »
February 28, 2023
Kenya: Turkana, Marsabit Fishing Industry to Get Sh1.52 Billion Support From Netherlands
Turkana and Marsabit Counties will receive 10 million pounds (approx. Sh. 1.52billion) from the Embassy of Netherlands to exploit Lake Turkana which is shared by the two counties. Read more »
Kenya: Tea Prices Increase Slightly as Demand Improves
Tea prices increased slightly at last week's Mombasa auction ending a season of declining prices, as demand from traders improved. Read more »
Kenya: Baringo Targets 2.5 Million Coffee Bushes to Boost Bean Production
Baringo governor Benjamin Cheboi has committed to spearheading a campaign that will ensure all coffee potential areas in the county benefit from high quality coffee seedlings. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Working On Plan to Reduce Cost of Animal, Chicken Feeds
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday said the government is working on a plan to reduce the cost of animal and chicken feeds in a bid to improve benefits for farmers. Read more »
February 27, 2023
Kenya: Kakuzi Showcases Market Diversification Plan At Muranga's Avocado Expo
Local agribusiness company Kakuzi PLC showcased its marketing diversification plan at the Avocado Society of Kenya expo held at the Gen. Matenjagwo Stadium in Kandara Constituency,… Read more »
February 17, 2023
Kenya: Narok Farmers Registered in Digital Farmers' Registration Exercise
About 98,600 farmers in Narok County have registered in the ongoing National Household Farmers Registration exercise that started early this year. Read more »
Kenya: Murang'a Farmers to Export Avocados
A Murang'a farmer's union has commenced construction of an aggregation house which will enable them pack and export their avocado directly to international buyers. Read more »
February 10, 2023
Kenya: 1,431 Farmers Have Received Subsidized Fertilizers, Govt Says
The government says only 1,431 farmers out of the 4.3 million registered have received the subsidized fertilizers. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Calls for Private Sector Support in Drive to Boost Rice Production
The private sector has been called upon to partner with the national government to support its goal of rice self-sufficiency in the country. Read more »
February 08, 2023
Kenya: Ktda Releases Sh2.47bn Payment for January Green Leaf Deliveries
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has disbursed a Sh2.47 billion payment to farmers for January green leaf deliveries. Read more »
February 06, 2023
Kenya: Kakamega Firm Turns Sugarcane Bagasse Into Fuel Pellets #AfricaClimateCrisis
A local company, Powerspot Pelletizers, has set up a plant that produces pellets from sugarcane bagasse in Kakamega. Read more »
Kenya: Trademark to Open Sh38mn Modern Market in Busia
Trademark East Africa (TMEA) Sh38 million modern market in Busia will be opened in two-weeks, offering a boost to local traders. Read more »