June 15, 2023
Kenya: Food Crises Are Forecast to Escalate Across the Region in 2023, Particularly in Kenya and Somalia
The Member States of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) continued to grapple with a severe food crisis in 2022, with over 55 million people facing acute hunger… Read more »
June 13, 2023
Kenya: Nationwide Fertilizer Uptake Hits 3 Million Bags
Framers across the country have purchased more than 3 million bags of fertilizer under the Fertiliser Subsidy Programme (FSP) in a new milestone for the program. Read more »
June 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Bureau of Statistics to Test Maize From Tanzania Amid Aflatoxin Concerns
The Kenya Bureau of Statistics (KEBs) has stepped up aflatoxin tests on Tanzanian maize amid concerns. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Kenya: Govt's Farmer Registration Exercise Registers Over 4 Million
A total of 4.3 million farmers have been registered under a government initiative that seeks to collect their data. Read more »
Kenya: Over 4 Million Farmers Registered in 5 Months
A total of 4,287,713 farmers have been registered in the past five months in the ongoing farmers registration drive, data from the Agriculture and Interior Ministry shows. Read more »
May 30, 2023
Kenya: British American Tobacco Steps Up Sustainable Agriculture With Own Farmers
Cigarette manufacturer British American Tobacco has rolled out an avocado planting programme to ensure food and financial security for its farmers across the country. Read more »
May 25, 2023
Kenya: Burger Consumption Rises 173%, New Report Reveals
Orders for burgers increased by 173 percent in Kenya last year, a new report has revealed, highlighting the growing demand for western food in the country. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Kenya: Food Control Agency Folu Pushes for Sustainable Strategies in Addressing Food Sustainability
The Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) has called for sustainable development and climate change mitigation strategies in implementing the Kenya Food and Land Use Action Plan for… Read more »
May 21, 2023
Kenya: How Uber Eats Is Transforming Online Food Delivery Business in Kenya
Sitted at home or in the office and feeling hungry. Worry no more as you can order food online and get delivered on your doorstep. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Suspends KEBS Boss Njiraini, 26 Others in Mega Sugar Scandal
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Managing Director Bernard Njiraini has been suspended alongside 26 other officials in a sweet sugar scandal. Read more »
May 08, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Bureau of Standards Bets on New Tech, Research to Eradicate Fake Basmati Rice
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is working with researchers and industry players to tame rising cases of fake basmati rice. Read more »
May 07, 2023
Kenya: Condemned Food From Mukumu Girls Incinerated By Bamburi Cement
Over 73 tons of cereals found to be contaminated at Sacred Heart Mukumu Girls High School have now been incinerated by Bamburi Cement Factory after three students and one teacher… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Kenya: City Hall, Buenos Aires to Commence City to City Relations in Agribusiness, Youth
Nairobi City and Buenos Aires will soon commence city to city relations and mutual partnerships in various sectors, including agribusiness ventures for the youth of Nairobi, health… Read more »
Kenya: MPs' PAC Wants Forensic Audit On Fertilizer Subsidy Program Within 30 Days
The Public Accounts Committee are pushing for a forensic audit on the Sh15 billion fertilizer subsidy program by the government across the country. Read more »
April 13, 2023
Kenya: Govt Warns Residents Against Invading Private Land
Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Abdi Hassan has cautioned Naivasha residents against invading private land, adding that those doing so will face the full force of the law. Read more »
April 12, 2023
Kenya: NGO Asks State to Rethink Plans to Lease Zambian Farms for Maize Production
A non-governmental organization is appealing to the State to go slow on its plans to lease land in Zambia for purposes of growing maize. Read more »
April 11, 2023
Kenya: Senator Cherargei Proposes Life Imprisonment for Rustlers to End Vice
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has proposed tough regulations that if passed into law will see livestock rustlers imprisoned for life. Read more »
Kenya: Trade Secretary Lifts Ban on Exporting Raw Macadamia
Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has lifted the ban on the exportation of raw macadamia nuts for a period of one year in a bid to open up the global markets. Read more »
April 10, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Lauds Wajir Governor Abdullahi's Effort in Drought Mitigation
President William Ruto's administration has lauded the Wajir county government in its efforts to mitigate drought whose resultant effects has claimed thousands of livestock and… Read more »
April 09, 2023
Kenya: Police Recover Govt-Subsidized Fertilizer At an Agrovet in Laikipia
Police in Laikipia have recovered 120 bags of government-subsidized fertilizer suspected to be destined for re-sale. Read more »
Kenya: Tea, Coffee Stakeholders to Convene for National Conference in 2 Weeks
The government is set to conference a national conference in two weeks to discuss the implementation of reforms in the tea and coffee sub-sectors. Read more »
April 06, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Invest in Dams Construction to Boost Food Production
President William Ruto has said the Government has prioritised the construction and expansion of dams to rebuild agriculture. Read more »
April 04, 2023
Kenya: Vihiga to Promote Indigenous Vegetable Farming
Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichlo has asked farmers to plant indigenous vegetables, which mature fast and are profitable. 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 29, 2023
Kenya: One-in-Five Kenyans Sleep Hungry - Tifa Poll
A survey released by the TIFA Research on Wednesday says one-in-five (17 percent) Kenyans have reported that they or another household member they know often sleep hungry. Read more »