September 27, 2022
Kenya: KEBS Reassures Kenyans Edible Oils and Fats in the Market Are Safe
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has assured Kenyans that the edible oils and fats in the market are safe for use except for specific batches it had listed on its recall list. Read more »
September 26, 2022
Kenya: Ruto Launches Convoy of Relief Food to Drought-Stricken Counties
President William Ruto has flagged off 20,000 bags of rice, 20,000 bags of beans, assorted animal feed to areas facing severe drought. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Kenya: DP Gachagua Flags Off Subsidized Fertilizers to Counties
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says govt in talks with stakeholders to ensure affordable, accessible fertilizers to farmers across Kenya. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Kenya: Farmers Urged to Visit NCPB Depots for Subsidized Fertilizer
Farmers have been urged to visit the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCBP) depots to get the subsidized fertilizer at a reduced cost. Read more »
September 16, 2022
Kenya: 3 More Counties Slide Into Alarm Phase as Drought Worsens
The drought situation has continued to worsen in 20 of the 23 Arid and Semi - Arid Lands (ASAL) counties due to moderate off - season rains, with three more counties sliding into… Read more »
August 28, 2022
Kenya: First Consignment of Fresh Avocados From Kenya Hits Chinese Market
The first consignment of Fresh Avocados from Kenya has hit the Chinese market. Read more »
August 01, 2022
Kenya: Low Rainfall, High Cost of Farm Inputs Hindering Agriculture Production - CBK
Low rainfall, high cost of fertilizer and seeds, and high fuel prices hindered production in the agricultural sector in July, a new survey has shown. Read more »
July 21, 2022
Kenya: CMA, Agriculture Ministry Sign Pact On Affordable Maize Flour
The Cereal Millers Association (CMA) and the Ministry of Agriculture have signed an agreement that will see the price of a 2-kilogram packet of Maize Flour retail at Sh100. Read more »
July 20, 2022
Kenya: Ground Slaughter Offtake Programme Commences Across Drought Stricken Counties
The livestock destocking program funded by the Government of Kenya has commenced in 13 drought hit Counties of Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu, West Pokot, Baringo, Laikipia, Garissa,… Read more »
July 14, 2022
Kenya: Govt Leverages On Post-Harvest Technologies to Minimise Losses for Nyanza Rice Farmers
The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) in partnership with private entities has deployed post-harvest technologies in rice farming areas in the Nyanza region to address… Read more »
July 01, 2022
Kenya: Kenyans Urged to Eat Other Foods Amid Maize Flour Crisis
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has urged Kenyans to diversify their daily meal menus by eating other types of foods in the wake of soaring prices of maize flour, the… Read more »
June 27, 2022
Kenya: President Kenyatta to Chair United Nations Ocean Conference in Portugal #AfricaClimateCrisis
President Uhuru Kenyatta will tomorrow, Monday, 27th June, co-chair the second United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon with his Portugal counterpart Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and… Read more »
June 15, 2022
Kenya: Upfield Reaffirms Commitment to Food Safety Policy
As the world marks Food Safety Day, Upfield, the largest plant-based consumer products company in the world and manufacturer of Blueband range of products has reaffirmed its… Read more »
June 09, 2022
Kenya: Groundnut Farmers to Benefit From Sh50 Million Food Safety Programme
Groundnut farmers from three counties are set to benefit from a Sh. 50 million European Union (EU) support programme, that will help them safeguard standards and food safety across… Read more »
May 31, 2022
Kenya: Maize and Sorghum Farmers Lose 60% of the Crop to Armyworms
Maize and sorghum farmers in Kisumu are staring at glaring losses this season after the African armyworms destroyed 60% of the crops. Read more »
May 28, 2022
Kenya: Fish Farming, a Life Changer for Many Lives in Busia
Fishery is a major economic activity in Busia, thanks to Lake Victoria that supports a huge population of fish including Nile Perch, Tilapia and Omena. Read more »
May 29, 2022
Africa: Stakeholders Raise Concern Over Low Consumption of Coffee in Africa
Stakeholders in the coffee sector have raised concerns over low consumption of coffee in Africa despite being the second populous continent. Read more »
May 26, 2022
Kenya: KTDA in Diversification Push to Cushion Farmers
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) is implementing a number of diversification activities with its farmers with a view to mitigating the revenue losses arising from climate… Read more »
May 25, 2022
Kenya: Goat Foundation Donates 200 Goats to 100 Widows in Kitui
Goat Foundation, a non- profit organization that gives hope to widows has donated 200 goats to 100 widows in Kitui Central to address poverty and impact the lives of the vulnerable… Read more »
May 20, 2022
Kenya: Youth Urged to Grow Herbs as the Demand for Herbal Teas Increases
The government is encouraging tea producers to get involved in at least 40 percent value addition of their total produce so that they could get more earnings. Read more »
May 23, 2022
Kenya: Kajiado Residents Staring At Starvation After Failed Rains
Kajiado Governor, Joseph ole Lenku, has appealed to the National Government to step in and provide relief food and water, to cushion residents from the effects of the on-going… Read more »
May 22, 2022
Kenya: Migori Fish Farmers Advised to Rear Monosex Fish Breeds
Migori fish farmers have been urged to farm monosex fish instead of the traditionally used mixed sex breeds. Read more »
May 10, 2022
Kenya: African Armyworms Infestation in Baringo Threatens Food Security
Baringo County is grappling with armyworms infestation in Barwesa Ward, Baringo North Sub- county that is threatening food security, as drought continues to ravage the area. Read more »
Kenya: Meru Distributes Beehives Worth Sh3 Million to Help Keep Elephants at Bay
Meru County farmers living close to forest areas have adopted bee-keeping as a way of keeping stray elephants at bay in addition to the benefits accrued from the lucrative… Read more »
May 07, 2022
Kenya: Hope for Sorghum Farmers as New Striga Resistant Variety Developed
Farmers in Western Kenya have been told to embrace the new striga resistance sorghum seed as a solution to the striga problem. Read more »