Kilimo General News
Tea prices dip 13% as high volumes persist
Average tea prices for factories managed by Kenya Tea Development Agency have dropped by 13.3%
February 24, 2021
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Making a case for migrants’ originating households in Malawi
According to research, migration for employment is a key feature of youth mobility in certain
February 23, 2021
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KPLC under fire after giraffes are electrocuted
Kenya Power & Lighting Company (KPLC) faced the wrath of Kenyans on social media after
February 22, 2021
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Oceans and climate change: it’s time to talk
Oceans are an essential part of our planet. They provide us with food to eat
February 20, 2021
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GIZ donates motor vehicle and equipment to Turkana County
Turkana County Government has received a motor-vehicle donated by the GIZ organization. Also donated were
February 15, 2021
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Government investing in fishing
Agriculture CS Peter Munya has said that the Government has invested in Bandari Maritime Academy
February 15, 2021
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WFP cuts refugees’ food rations in Rwanda as funding declines
The World Food Programme (WFP) announced it would reduce food assistance to refugees in Rwanda
February 15, 2021
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Illegal milk importers warned
Agriculture CS Hon Peter Munya has put on notice unscrupulous traders who are illegally importing
February 11, 2021
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Nakuru setting up a Kshs. 2M zero grazing demo unit
The County Government of Nakury in partnership with AgriFi is setting up a modern 10-unit
February 9, 2021
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FAO donates vaccines
Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) of Livestock and fisheries Madam Linah Jebii Kilimo officiated the handing
February 5, 2021
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Food prices rise sharply in January
Global food prices rose in January for the eighth consecutive month, led by cereals, vegetable
February 5, 2021
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New Zealand contributes NZD 6.8 million to facilitate market linkages for smallholder farmers in Rwanda
The Farm to Market Alliance (FtMA) has welcomed the Government of New Zealand as a
February 1, 2021
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UN report shows climate litigation on the rise
Climate litigation cases have spiked in recent years, making the courtroom increasingly relevant to efforts
January 27, 2021
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Funding shortfalls threaten continued locust fight – FAO
A locust fighting force assembled by countries in East Africa to combat an invasion of the crop-devouring
January 23, 2021
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We are ready for the second wave of locusts invasion- Munya
Kenya is battling the second wave of Desert locust invasion which entered from Ethiopia and
January 21, 2021
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Global glut pushes down tea prices according to KTDA
The volume of green leaf produced by smallholder tea farmers under Kenya Tea Development Agency
January 18, 2021
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Working towards the eradication of Peste des petits ruminants disease
Globally, the number of outbreaks of Peste des petits ruminants (PPR), also known as sheep
January 15, 2021
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How to make a Cone Garden
During the Covid-19 pandemic, many people started growing vegetables in their kitchen gardens. Below is
January 10, 2021
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In East Africa, a race to outsmart locusts with drones and data
While the eyes of the world are on the novel coronavirus, East Africa continues to
January 6, 2021
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Cannabis Research and Development Facility completed in North America
North America’s first research and development facility dedicated to advancing cannabis cultivation techniques and systems
January 6, 2021
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FAO to scale up response to Fall Armyworm as pest continues to spread
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is increasing efforts aimed at
January 2, 2021
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Ugandan sugar to hit the Kenyan market after talks
After the collapse of the sugar industry in Kenya, the country is set to receive
December 28, 2020
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UN agencies’ alarm at worsening hunger in South Sudan
Three United Nations organizations are calling for immediate humanitarian access to parts of South Sudan’s
December 22, 2020
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Korea contributes USD 8 million to WFP to enhance community resilience and food security in Rwanda
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the government of the Republic of Korea
December 21, 2020
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KTDA declares KShs.734 million dividend
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (Holdings) Limited has declared a KShs. 734 million dividend for
December 20, 2020
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Desert locusts pose a new threat to food security
A new generation of Desert Locust swarms is threatening agricultural and pastoral livelihoods and the
December 17, 2020
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Boosting the Coconut sub-sector at the Coast
The Coconut crop in the Coastal region is highly valued. However, commercialization of the crop
December 14, 2020
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NCPB launches aflatoxin testing laboratories
The National Cereals and Produce Board has installed and commissioned five additional aflatoxin testing laboratories
December 11, 2020
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KEPSA leads discussions on the recovery of the aviation sector and allied sectors
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) with support from the Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA),
December 11, 2020
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5.5 Million Shillings per share to be paid out to Kalangala Oil Palm Growers
Farmers in Uganda organized under the umbrella Kalangala Oil Palm Growers Trust (KOPGT) are set
December 3, 2020
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