Counties News

Nakuru County Steps Up Sustainable Farming in Potato Growing
The Nakuru County Government has intensified its grassroots sustainable agriculture initiatives as part of efforts

Israeli Partnership Boosts Training on Spirulina, BSF, Duckweed and Azolla Farming
Israel has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Kenya in agricultural technology transfer to boost food

Kisumu Commissions State-of-the-Art Rice Mill to Boost Local Market Competitiveness
The agricultural landscape of Western Kenya is poised for a major overhaul following the commissioning

Homabay Coffee Shines In The 2025/2026 Season With Strong Premium Grades
By Henry Kinyua Homabay County has delivered an impressive performance at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange

Co-ops Given One Month to Comply as Nandi Targets Illegal Coffee Hawking
The Nandi County Government has issued a 30-day ultimatum to all co-operative societies to comply

GIS-Powered System to Transform Maize and Fertilizer Delivery in Murang’a
Murang’a County has announced a significant overhaul of its maize and fertilizer distribution programme, unveiling

Turkana Moves to Establish Irrigation Unit to Boost Food Security
The Turkana County Government has announced plans to establish a County Irrigation Development Unit (CIDU)

19 Turkana Cooperatives Trained to Strengthen Farmer Financing Under FSRP
At least 19 cooperatives in Turkana have undergone a three-day capacity-building training aimed at enhancing

NORAD Donates 3,600 Bags of Fish Feed to Boost Vihiga Aquaculture
Fish farmers in Vihiga County have received a major boost following the distribution of 3,600

Renovated Mulot Saleyard Ready to Spur Livestock Business in Narok
Mulot Livestock Sale Yard, one of the oldest and busiest in Narok County, is now

Mt. Kenya East Governors Unite to Establish Regional Waste Recycling Plant
In a major step toward regional collaboration and environmental sustainability, the Governors of Embu, Meru,

Draft Agriculture Policy 2025 Under Review in Turkana
Turkana County Government has taken a step towards strengthening agriculture after stakeholders met in Lodwar

Nandi County Unveils Sweeping Coffee Reforms to Curb Exploitation
The Nandi County Government has rolled out sweeping reforms in the coffee sector, targeting farmer

Siaya and Kakuzi partnership to boost avocado and macadamia farming
The County Government of Siaya, in collaboration with Kakuzi PLC, has embarked on a technical

Kakamega County, FAO Launch Six-Year Climate-Smart Agriculture Project
Kakamega County has partnered with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to implement the six-year

Makueni Mango Farmers to Benefit from 15,000 Fruit Fly Traps
Makueni mango farmers received a major boost in the fight against fruit fly infestation after

Elgeyo Marakwet Launches Nutrition Drive with Iron-Rich Bean Seeds
The County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet has launched the distribution of 15 tonnes of iron-rich

Kerio Valley Transforms from Conflict Zone to Agricultural Hub
Just two years ago, the Kerio Valley was synonymous with insecurity, cattle rustling, and displacement.

Sh73 Million Windfall for Elgeyo Marakwet Farmers in Irrigation Schemes
Farmers in three irrigation schemes in Arror ward, Kerio Valley, Elgeyo Marakwet County, are set

Elgeyo Marakwet County to Set Up a 6 Million Seedlings Nursery
The Elgeyo Marakwet County Government has announced plans to establish a 6 million seedlings nursery

Turkana County Partners with WFP to Build Youth-Led Agribusiness Capacity
Youth- and women-led businesses engaged in agri-food value chains in Turkana. benefited from a two-day

Nakuru County Champions Pyrethrum Revival in National Seedling Launch
In a significant boost to Kenya’s pyrethrum sector, Nakuru County Governor Susan Kihika joined senior

Kwale County Distributes Hybrid Dairy Cows and Gala Goats to Boost Milk Production
In a move aimed at enhancing milk production and improving livelihoods, the Kwale County Government

Kajiado County Launches Community Campaign to Eradicate Invasive Ipomoea Weed
The Department of Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change in Kajiado County has launched a

Ahero Rice Mill Set for Commercial Launch Under New Private Partnership
The National Irrigation Authority, in collaboration with Kisumu County, has contracted Upland Crop Company, a

Murang’a County Targets U.S. and China in Bid to Expand Agricultural Export Markets
Two separate delegations from Murang’a County are set to embark on international trade missions aimed

Kwale Taps into Blue Economy to Transform Coastal Livelihoods
The Kwale County Government, in partnership with the Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) project,

Households in Turkana Receive Goats and Sheep to Rebuild Livelihoods
More than 170 households in Katilu and Lokapel villages of Aroo Sub-County have received 856

Narok County Hosts Close-Out Meeting for Climate-Smart Agriculture Project
The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Irrigation in Narok County convened a high-level close-out

Nakuru County Enhances Agricultural Diversification with Avocado Seedling Distribution
In an effort to promote agricultural diversification and improve farmers’ incomes, Nakuru County has successfully
