Kilimo General News

Veterinary training in Nakuru
Nakuru County is hosting the first cohort of 25 veterinary officers for a months training

A cup of tea… or cha?
Did you know that most of the world uses the same two words for tea?
Rice trader loses appeal
The Tax Appeals Tribunal (the Tribunal) has dismissed an Appeal filed by Jhulay LAL Commodities Ltd on grounds that the firm had failed to prove that Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) assessment was excessive.Jhulay LAL’s principal activity is the wholesale and retail sale of rice sourced from Pakistan. Jhulay LAL Commodities Ltd appealed the decision of KRA contesting that the entire tax of Kshs. 1,456,433,604.00 demanded. The main grounds of the appeal was that the Commissioner determined the taxable income on the basis of its gross bankings against the basic accounting principles and tax law.KRA successfully argued that it made the assessment after an investigation revealed several irregularities including unexplained bank deposits and that the sales of the rice exceeded the amounts imported.The Tribunal reviewed the evidence as presented by both parties and held that KRA exercised its powers judiciously to make the decision based on the material before it. The Tribunal held that the Jhulay LAL Commodities Ltd failed to prove that the assessment was excessive and dismissed the appeal.

Global demand for tea increased during the COVID-19 pandemic
Global demand for tea has seen a remarkable increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a

Opinion- Europe taking on the world to lockout agriculture
By Eric Kimunguyi In the months surrounding the birth of our own republic, from 1961

Partnering to educate farmers on soil testing
Soil testing is an important process for farmers who are serious about getting returns from

Farmers begin trading maize on Electronic Receipt System
Maize farmers from Tuiyotich KCEP – CBO in Mauche Ward, Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County become

For this Karatina couple, agriculture is a solution to their bakery venture
By Kimuri Mwangi People venture into agriculture due to various reasons. Some out of passion,

Traders charged with smuggling 350 bags of maize into Kenya
Three businessmen have been charged before Busia Law courts Senior Principal Magistrate Hon. Phoebe Kulecho with counts relating to smuggling of 350 bags of maize worth Kshs 800,000 in taxes. Joseph Kiprono and Mugisha Moses were charged both jointly while Issa Abuneri Ingati separately faced similar charges of being in possession of uncustomed goods contrary to section 200(d)iii as read with section 210 and 211 of the EACCMA,2004 and that of conveying uncustomed goods contrary to section 199 (b) as read with section 199(c|) EACCMA,2004. Joseph and Mugisha were intercepted by Adungosi Police Station Officers while transporting 200 bags of uncustomed maize worth Kshs 460,000 in taxes on 9th March this year at Among’ura- Amaase Murram road Teso South within Busia County. The accused persons denied the offences and were each released on bond of Kshs 200,000 or bail of Kshs 100,000. Their case will be heard on 6th May 2021 and mention on the 25th March 2021.

Cereal Millers Association raise a concern about aflatoxin
The Cereal Millers Association (CMA) in Kenya has raised concern on the increase in the

Rice farmers in Uganda praised
Rice farmers in Bugiri and Bugweri districts in Uganda have been praised for living up

Uganda develops new kiln for the fishing industry
Scientists at the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) in Uganda have come up with a

DCI nets stolen Kenya Seeds Company maize seeds worth over Kshs. 7 million
Detectives from the Serious Crimes Unit of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) yesterday recovered

Tea prices dip 13% as high volumes persist
Average tea prices for factories managed by Kenya Tea Development Agency have dropped by 13.3%

Making a case for migrants’ originating households in Malawi
According to research, migration for employment is a key feature of youth mobility in certain

KPLC under fire after giraffes are electrocuted
Kenya Power & Lighting Company (KPLC) faced the wrath of Kenyans on social media after

Oceans and climate change: it’s time to talk
Oceans are an essential part of our planet. They provide us with food to eat

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

Government investing in fishing
Agriculture CS Peter Munya has said that the Government has invested in Bandari Maritime Academy

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

Illegal milk importers warned
Agriculture CS Hon Peter Munya has put on notice unscrupulous traders who are illegally importing

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

FAO donates vaccines
Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) of Livestock and fisheries Madam Linah Jebii Kilimo officiated the handing

Food prices rise sharply in January
Global food prices rose in January for the eighth consecutive month, led by cereals, vegetable

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

UN report shows climate litigation on the rise
Climate litigation cases have spiked in recent years, making the courtroom increasingly relevant to efforts

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

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

Global glut pushes down tea prices according to KTDA
The volume of green leaf produced by smallholder tea farmers under Kenya Tea Development Agency

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