Agriculture Policy News
Kenya Pushes Oil seed Farming to Reduce KSh 500 Billion Food Import Bill
By Kimuri Mwangi The government is intensifying efforts to promote the cultivation of oilseed crops
March 16, 2026
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The return of the Coffee Board of Kenya as the Coffee Act 2023 becomes law
By Henry Kinyua If laws were coffee varieties, the Coffee Act 2023 would be the
March 14, 2026
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Dodoma Allocates 100 Acres to Promote Ecological Organic Agriculture
The Regional Commissioner of Dodoma, Rosemary Senyamule, has allocated 100 acres of land to stakeholders
March 11, 2026
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Deputy Minister Urges Greater Support for Ecological Organic Farming in Tanzania
Tanzania Deputy Minister for Agriculture, David Silinde (MP), has called on farmers engaged in ecological
March 6, 2026
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KALRO Pushes Research-to-Market Shift at Fourth Annual Open Week
By Kimuri Mwangi The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has intensified its call
March 2, 2026
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Tanzania 2050 Master Plan Targets Lower Costs, Higher Incomes for Farmers and Fishermen
The Tanzanian Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries,
February 16, 2026
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Government Launches Agripreneur Extension Program in West Pokot to Modernize Advisory Services
By Kimuri Mwangi The State Department for Agriculture has officially launched the Agripreneur Extension Program
February 14, 2026
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Tanzania AGCOT Workshop Drives Northern Agriculture Planning
Tanzania Tanga Regional Commissioner Batilda Buriani has called on District Commissioners, Regional and District Administrative
February 13, 2026
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Public-Private Dialogue Highlights Need for Investment, Integration and Skills to Unlock Africa’s Agrifood Potential
By Kimuri Mwangi Africa’s agriculture and food sectors remain central to economic growth and employment
February 10, 2026
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Government Disburses 3 Million Bags of Fertilizer Ahead of Long Rains
The Kenyan government has distributed three million bags of fertilizer, targeting seven million farmers, as
January 14, 2026
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Probe Recommends Marga Farmers’ Cooperative Society Deregistration Over Irregularities and Fraud
Concerns have been raised over the protection of coffee farmers in Murang’a County following an
December 27, 2025
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What the court suspended in the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Coffee Exchange (Fees) Regulations, 2024
By Henry Kinyua The implementation of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Coffee Exchange (Fees) Regulations,
December 16, 2025
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KALRO, FAO Push New Regional Strategy to Boost Eastern Africa’s Livestock Exports
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) has partnered with regional livestock stakeholders to
December 8, 2025
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Regional Stakeholders Unite to Fight Illegal Pesticides in East Africa
By Kimuri Mwangi For years, Kenya’s borders with Uganda and Tanzania have been used as
December 2, 2025
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Landmark Ruling Nullifies Criminal Penalties for Farmers Trading Indigenous Seeds.
The High Court delivered a significant victory to smallholder farmers nationwide, declaring key sections of
December 1, 2025
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Taita Taveta Endorses Private Investor to Revive Bachuma Livestock Quarantine Station
Following an extensive public participation exercise by the State Department for Livestock Development, communities and
November 28, 2025
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Kenya’s Livestock Sector Gears Up for Growth Through Market Coordination, Investment Deals
By Correspondent Kenya’s livestock sector is positioning itself for stronger economic growth through better coordination,
November 7, 2025
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Stirred, Not Spent: Kenya’s Coffee Sector Brews a Fresh Start
By Kimuri Mwangi Through revamped institutions, digitized financing, and targeted farmer support, Kenya is laying
October 31, 2025
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Kenya Drafts 20-Year Marine Spatial Plan to Unlock Blue Economy Potential
Kenya is developing an ambitious National Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) to guide the sustainable use
October 28, 2025
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Government Unveils Reforms to Address Low Tea Bonus Payments
By Kimuri Mwangi The government has outlined a raft of interventions aimed at stabilizing the
October 9, 2025
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Breaking Silos: KeFAAS Conference Pushes for Unified Extension Systems
By Kimuri Mwangi The Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services – Kenya (KeFAAS) held its National
September 17, 2025
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Ethiopia Launches Second Phase of Agricultural Commercialization Clusters Program
Ethiopia launched the second phase of its flagship Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC II) Program during
September 17, 2025
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Tanzania, World Bank Review $300m Food Systems Resilience Program
Tanzania Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Gerald Mweli, has said the government
September 17, 2025
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Tanzania’s Agriculture Development Fund to Finance Strategic Projects
Tanzania’s Advisory Committee of the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) convened its first working session since
September 8, 2025
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KeFAAS Sends Young Professionals to China in Agricultural Exchange Programme
By Kimuri Mwangi The Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services – Kenya (KeFAAS) has stepped up
September 1, 2025
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Government Steps Up Livestock Breeding Efforts in Samburu to Boost Exports
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving livestock breeds in Samburu County, aiming to
August 31, 2025
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Agriculture Minister Orders Crackdown on Fake Seeds in Tanzania
Tanzania’s Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe, has directed the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute
August 28, 2025
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High Court Limits Duty-Free Rice Imports to 250,000 Tonnes
The High Court in Kerugoya has cleared the government to proceed with duty-free rice imports,
August 21, 2025
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Rift Valley & Western farmers should grow coffee without guilt
By Henry Kinyua Last week, a story in one of Kenya’s leading dailies explored why
August 19, 2025
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COMESA Competition Commission Intensifies Oversight in Agriculture and Food Markets Across COMESA Region
By Kimuri Mwangi The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has placed agriculture and food markets at
August 6, 2025
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