Kilimo General News
Uganda, UK Deepen Collaboration on Agriculture at Inaugural Agro-Industrialisation Forum
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to agricultural
August 28, 2025
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Tea Farmers Urged to Improve Quality to Secure Better Prices
Small-scale tea farmers have been encouraged to improve the quality of their produce to secure
August 25, 2025
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Coffee, Not Maize, Could Secure Kenya’s Agricultural Future
By David Ndegwa There is often a fear that if the food basket counties of
August 19, 2025
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Kenyan Students to Represent Country at World Food Prize Global Youth Institute
By Kimuri Mwangi The Ministry of Agriculture has recognized and celebrated two young Kenyan innovators
August 16, 2025
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Embu Tea Farmers Trained on Climate-Smart and Diversification Practices
Over 2,900 tea farmers in Embu County have completed a six-month training programme on climate
August 12, 2025
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Rice Farmers Warned Against Use of Illegal Chemicals as Apple Snail Threat Persists
Farmers in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kirinyaga County, are facing renewed pressure to avoid using
August 8, 2025
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New Financing Model Allows Stockists to Restock Without Cash as Avenews Covers Distributor Payments
By Kimuri Mwangi Avenews, an agri-trade fintech financier, has announced a strategic partnership with agri-input
August 4, 2025
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Coffee Production and Sales Comparison: Bungoma and Kakamega Counties
By Henry Kinyua Bungoma County demonstrates significantly higher coffee production capacity with 44 registered cooperatives
August 1, 2025
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Coffee Sales at NCE Comparison: Kisii vs Nyamira Counties
By Henry Kinyua Kisii County demonstrates significantly stronger coffee production capacity compared to its neighbour,
August 1, 2025
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The seaweed capital of the Philippines
Men in small wooden boats come in from a day of harvesting seaweed in the
July 22, 2025
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Kenya’s Horticulture Export Body FPEAK Turns 50, Eyes New Markets
By Kimuri Mwangi The Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK) is marking its 50th
July 18, 2025
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Nairobi Coffee Exchange Sale 30 Results (July 8, 2025)
By Henry Kinyua After 8 weeks of recess, Sale 30 at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange
July 9, 2025
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Egerton Scales Up Climate Resilience Training for Smallholder Farmers
Egerton University has intensified its efforts to build the capacity of smallholder farmers in climate-smart
July 9, 2025
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Cotton Farmers in Busia Benefit from New Seed Milling Machine
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has unveiled a new cotton seed milling machine at
July 4, 2025
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From Savings to Saving Lives – Coops Drive National Blood Donation Campaign
By Kimuri Mwangi The cooperative movement in Kenya is emerging as a key partner in
July 4, 2025
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Aggregation Model Boosts Farmer Incomes, Says CAK CEO
By Kimuri Mwangi The cooperative aggregation model is transforming Kenya’s agricultural landscape by enhancing value
July 2, 2025
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Coffee seeds & seedlings in high demand
By Henry Kinyua Data from the Coffee Research Institute reveals a remarkable surge in demand
June 23, 2025
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Kenya FY 2025/26 Budget Allocations for Agriculture
The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi, unveiled a Sh4.29
June 18, 2025
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KALRO Hosts Inaugural Socio-Economics and Policy Development Conference and Exhibition to Strengthen Agricultural Research Impact
By Kimuri Mwangi The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) held its 1st Socio-Economics
June 17, 2025
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Nakuru ASK Show Introduces Livestock Auctions
By Suleiman Mbatiah For the first time in its over century-long history, the Nakuru National
June 17, 2025
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Wheat rust -the pathogens that the wind brings to the farm
In a field of ripening wheat, Lutfi Çetin bends low, inspecting the leaves and stalks
June 5, 2025
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Coffee Grades analysis at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (2023-2025)
By Henry Kinyua The Nairobi Coffee Exchange experienced significant shifts in coffee grades distribution between
May 27, 2025
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KALRO Launches 15th Mkulima Shop in Kericho
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), through its Tea Research Institute (TRI), marked
May 26, 2025
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The top five coffee-producing counties in Kenya analysis
By Henry Kinyua The top five coffee-producing counties of Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Muranga, Kiambu, and Kericho
May 16, 2025
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Migori Sugarcane Farmers Demand Kshs 317 Million Arrears from Sony Sugar
Sugarcane farmers in Migori County are demanding the immediate release of Kshs 317 million owed
May 12, 2025
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COMESA Competition Commission Recognised for Tackling Food Inefficiencies
By Kimuri Mwangi The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has earned global recognition for its efforts
May 9, 2025
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Uganda to Establish First Cold Chain Storage Facility for Animal Vaccines
In a costly contradiction that has long plagued Uganda’s livestock sector, thousands of animals have
May 2, 2025
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FAO Urges Vigilance as Desert Locust Threat Intensifies in Northwest Africa
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is calling on countries in
April 29, 2025
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Ethiopia Highlights Agricultural Reforms at BRICS Ministerial Meeting in Brazil
Ethiopia participated in the BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture held in Brasília, with the country
April 22, 2025
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Ethiopia’s Agriculture Sector Drives Economic Growth, says Minister
Ethiopia’s agriculture sector continues to play a critical role in the country’s economic development, Minister
April 22, 2025
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