Agriculture Policy News
Kenya Enhances Policy Monitoring to Accelerate Sustainable Agriculture Transformation
By Kimuri Mwangi Kenya is intensifying efforts to transform its agricultural sector through the implementation
May 17, 2026
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Cashew nuts lead as Tanzania’s Commercial Crop Output Hits 1.6 Million Tons
The production of commercial crops in Tanzania has continued to improve, reaching 1,599,945.66 tonnes in
May 5, 2026
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Tanzania Launches Integrity Campaign to Clean Up Cooperative Sector
Tanzania Agriculture Minister Daniel Chongolo has announced that the government is in the final stages
April 28, 2026
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Survey Exposes Burdensome Food Taxes Across Six Kenyan Counties
By Kimuri Mwangi A survey conducted by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) in
April 27, 2026
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Kenya Targets 125% Growth in Pig Value Chain by 2030
Kenya has stepped up efforts to transform its pig value chain, with the government projecting
April 15, 2026
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AFA Targets Rogue Traders in Nationwide Macadamia Crackdown
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has intensified a crackdown on unlicensed macadamia dealers and
April 13, 2026
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Somalia Inaugurates Government-Led Agriculture Coordination Platform
The Somalia Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI), in partnership with the Food and
April 6, 2026
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Ethiopia Boosts Crop Yields with Release of Improved Seeds
The Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) has announced the release of improved seed varieties
April 6, 2026
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Proposed ANITRAC Law to Digitize Animal Identification and Boost Farmer Returns
The Kenyan government has introduced the Animal Identification and Traceability Bill (ANITRAC, 2026), a proposed
April 2, 2026
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Hichilema Rallies Farmers to Work Longer and Embrace Technology for Higher Yields
President Hakainde Hichilema has urged farmers to increase productivity by extending working hours, describing the
April 1, 2026
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Avocado Harvest for Export Set to Begin Next Month
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced the opening of the avocado harvesting season
March 30, 2026
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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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