January 30, 2023
Kenya: African Economies and Overlapping Crises - How to Respond to the Rising Global Headwinds?
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a profound setback after a quarter-century of economic and social progress. Insecurity and political instability are becoming pervasive across… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Sets Aside Additional Sh2bn to Fight Famine and Drought
The government has set aside Sh2 billion for immediate response to the raging drought and famine, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said even as he called for consolidation of… Read more »
Kenya: Farmers in Tana River Urged to Utilize Fruit Processing Factory
Farmers in Tana River County have been urged to utilize the multi-million Galole Integrated Fruit Processing Factory set up by the Coast Development Authority (CDA). Read more »
January 25, 2023
Kenya: Agricultural Deals Worth Sh3.1 Billion to Be Struck in Nairobi Next Month
Agriculture deals worth multi-million dollars to be struck next month as investors throng the Kenyan capital for the 6th edition of Africa Agri Expo (AAE) in February 2023. Read more »
January 20, 2023
Kenya: Kilifi Cashew Nut Firm On the Spot Over Workers Neglect
A nut processing firm in Kilifi County is on the spot over poor working conditions for workers. Read more »
January 18, 2023
Kenya: Meru Market Hit With Potato Shortage
Gakoromone market in Meru is facing a shortage of potatoes with traders unable to source supplies. Read more »
January 17, 2023
Kenya: Kenya, EU to Bolster Local Food Production Through Capacity Building,Technology
Kenya is set to partner with the European Union to bolster local food production aimed at ensuring food and nutrition security in the country. Read more »
January 13, 2023
Kenya: Govt Urges Farmers to Increase Food Crop Production
Rift Valley Regional Commissioner (RC) Abdi Hassan has appealed to farmers in the region to exploit the government subsidy fertilizer programme to boost the country's food… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Kenya: Egg Prices Spiral Up Amid Scarcity
A rapid surge in the cost of chicken feeds is forcing poultry farmers to scale down their stock resulting in high eggs prices driven by scarcity. Read more »
January 09, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Tasks Gachagua to Lead Coffee Sector Reforms, Mudavadi to Oversee Govt Delivery
President William Ruto has assigned Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua leadership over coffee sector reforms in a news Executive Order replacing an initial one issued last year. Read more »
January 03, 2023
Kenya: Linturi Says Maize Flour and Rice Prices to Reduce By February
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has assured that the prices of key food commodities which include Unga and Rice will come down in the month of February. Read more »
December 12, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto Says Govt to Launch Electronic Voucher Fertiliser Subsidy
Kenya will launch an electronic voucher fertiliser subsidy programme in a move aimed at addressing the challenges of input thefts that marred the previous processes. Read more »
December 10, 2022
Kenya: Kenya Joins World Food Programme Executive Board
Kenya's bid to achieve food security has received a boost after the country was admitted to the executive board of the World Food Programme. Read more »
December 07, 2022
Kenya: Platform Allows Kenyan Farmers to Track Fertilizer Prices, Availability Online
Kenyan farmers will now be able to track prices of fertilizers locally and globally through a new Pan-African online platform. Read more »
Kenya: Government Calls for Greater Collaboration to Tackle Woes in Sugar Sector
The Principal Secretary (PS) of the State Department for Crop Development Kello Harsama has reiterated the need for a joint collaborative approach to address the challenges… Read more »
Kenya: Acute Malnutrition Reported in Drought Affected Areas
The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) has reported that the sustained drought situation in the 23 Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) has seen increased risk of acute… Read more »
December 06, 2022
Kenya: Millions of Children Risk Missing School in January Due to Drought - Save the Children
Over 3.5 million children in Kenya will be out of school when schools reopen for the first term in January next year, due to the ongoing drought, Save the Children, a humanitarian… Read more »
November 25, 2022
Kenya: National Drought Response Committee to Be Unveiled By DP Gachagua
The National Drought Response Steering Committee appointed by President William Ruto is set to be unveiled today by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Read more »
November 24, 2022
Kenya: Kalonzo Lauds Catholic Clergy for Stance on GMOs
Wiper Party Leader, Kalonzo Musyoka has praised the Catholic clergy for their stance against Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). Read more »
Kenya: Chicken Tops Online Food Orders in Nairobi
Chicken is the most ordered online food in Nairobi, according to Bolt Food Kenya. Read more »
November 23, 2022
Kenya: Governor Natembeya Asks Cabinet to Review Lifting of GMO Ban
Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya wants the Cabinet to review its decision on lifting the ban on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Read more »
November 17, 2022
Kenya: Government Distributes 8,400 Bags of Livestock Feed
The government on Wednesday dispatched 8,400 50kg bags of livestock feed to the seven sub counties of Turkana County to support livestock affected by the current drought. Read more »
November 14, 2022
Kenya: Tea Prices Dip Slightly As Demand Shrinks
Tea prices dipped slightly at last week's Mombasa auction amid irregular demand for the commodity. Read more »
November 11, 2022
Kenya: Avocado Farming Gains Root in Kanduyi Constituency
Farmers in Kanduyi constituency of Bungoma County have embraced avocado farming as the high cost of inputs has made maize farming unprofitable. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Kenya: Maize Deficit to Persist Despite Minimal Harvest
Consumers of maize flour will have to wait a little bit longer for the prices of Unga to come down after farmers recorded low harvest. Read more »