Kilimo General News
China Opens Market to Coffee Bean Imports From Eligible African Countries
China will allow eligible coffee bean imports from all 53 African countries that maintain diplomatic
May 31, 2026
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Global Flower Traders Converge in Nairobi for IFTEX 2026 Amid Industry Expansion
By Kimuri Mwangi Nairobi will host the 13th edition of the International Floriculture Trade Expo
May 28, 2026
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State Targets Tea Value Addition in Sh4.5 Billion Modernization Plan
The government is seeking to raise Sh4.5 billion to modernize tea processing factories and strengthen
May 25, 2026
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Nakuru County Inducts 98 Extension Officers to Strengthen Farmer Support Services
The Nakuru County Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Veterinary Services has conducted a two-day
May 21, 2026
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Nyeri vs Kirinyaga: The Coffee Rivalry That Never Ends
By Henry Kinyua After my recent analysis of the performance of Murang’a, Nyeri and Kiambu
May 20, 2026
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The Central Kenya Coffee Giants: How Kiambu, Nyeri and Murang’a Are Performing in the 2025/2026 Season
By Henry Kinyua When Kenyans talk about premium coffee, three counties almost always dominate the
May 18, 2026
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Tanzania Reaffirms Commitment to Plant Health as it Targets Vision 2050
Tanzania’s government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening plant health services through the Tanzania Plant
May 18, 2026
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Tanzania Strengthens World Bank Ties to Advance Agricultural Transformation
Tanzania is strengthening its agricultural transformation agenda through renewed cooperation with the World Bank, as
May 18, 2026
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Abiy Hails Gode Fertilizer Plant as Key to Ethiopia’s Agricultural Transformation
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has described the construction of the Gode urea fertilizer factory
May 18, 2026
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Kenya Govt Resumes SACCO Registration Under Strict Rules
By Kimuri Mwangi The Kenyan Government has lifted the suspension on the registration of new
May 17, 2026
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Tanzania, IFAD and AFD Sign Deal to Strengthen Climate-Resilient Dairy Sector
Tanzania’s Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Gerald Mweli, has said the government continues
May 13, 2026
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Kenya-Tanzania Trade Pact Opens New Era for Cross-Border Agricultural Commerce
By Kimuri Mwangi Kenya and Tanzania have renewed efforts to strengthen agricultural trade and regional
May 12, 2026
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Bilateral Agriculture Cooperation Between Tanzania and Indonesia Advances Farmer Training
Tanzania and Indonesia have reaffirmed their growing agricultural partnership following an official visit by a
May 11, 2026
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Farmers Urged to Boost Cotton Production Ahead of New Ginnery Launch
Kwale County farmers have been urged to scale up cotton production to sustain a newly
May 4, 2026
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Langstroth Hives Redefine Beekeeping with Efficiency and Sustainability
Modern beekeeping has undergone a significant transformation over the years, shifting from the traditional practice
April 28, 2026
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Kwale Farmers Decry Seed Shortage Amid Rising Demand
Farmers in Waa Ng’ombeni Ward in Kwale County have raised concerns over an inadequate supply
April 24, 2026
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FAO: Protracted Strait of Hormuz crisis could turn into global agrifood catastrophe
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has warned that delays in
April 21, 2026
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Regional Commissioners Laud Tanzania Agriculture Ministry for Sector Reforms
Tanzania Regional Commissioners have commended the Ministry of Agriculture for shifting the long-held narrative of
April 17, 2026
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Fresh Bid to Reclaim Coffee Farming in Taita Taveta
The Kenya National and the County governments have stepped up efforts to revive coffee farming
April 17, 2026
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Why the Nairobi Coffee Exchange Takes a Mid-Season Break
By Henry Kinyua If coffee auctions followed the rhythm of music, the Nairobi Coffee Exchange
April 16, 2026
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Learn about modern beekeeping equipment
Modern beekeeping is increasingly emerging as a viable commercial venture, driven in part by the
April 15, 2026
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SACCO Reforms Take Centre Stage as Leaders Weigh Governance and Control
By Kimuri Mwangi Cooperative leaders have convened to deliberate on critical issues of governance, integrity,
April 8, 2026
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Savannah Honey, JOYWO Push for Women’s Inclusion in Lucrative Apiculture Value Chains
Officials from the Joyful Women Organization (JOYWO), an initiative under First Lady Rachel Ruto, have
March 24, 2026
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Government Urges Compliance With Laws in Agriculture Development Projects
All projects implemented under the Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania have been directed to fully
March 11, 2026
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Coffee Certification Gains Attention as Farmers Seek Global Markets
By Kimuri Mwangi I recently decided to go and meet coffee farmers in their turf,
March 9, 2026
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Livestock Trade Thrives as Rwanda Revamps Ryarubondo Market in Nyamagabe
The Ryarubondo livestock market in Nyamagabe District of Rwanda has grown into a sub-regional trading
March 6, 2026
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Northern Kenya on the Brink as 3.27 Million Face Acute Food Insecurity
By Kimuri Mwangi Kenya’s northern and arid counties are sliding deeper into crisis, with humanitarian
February 28, 2026
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Competition Authority of Kenya Fines GT Bank Kenya KES 33.18 Million Over ASL Credit Dispute
By Kimuri Mwangi The Competition Authority of Kenya has ordered Guaranty Trust Bank Kenya Limited
February 26, 2026
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Guidebook On The Conservation Of African Livestock Genetic Resources Launched
By Kimuri Mwangi Africa’s vast livestock genetic wealth could play a transformative role in boosting
February 24, 2026
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Lake Victoria, Tanganyika Bodies Sign Five-Year Pact on Climate and Environmental Protection
Regional institutions responsible for managing the Lake Victoria and Lake Tanganyika basins have signed a
February 23, 2026
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