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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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COMESA Covid-19 Food and Nutrition Security Response Plan Endorsed
The Council of Ministers has endorsed the COMESA COVID-19 Food and Nutrition Security Response Plan
December 1, 2020
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European Union helps protect communities at risk of imminent dam spillage in Kenya
In support to prevention measures regarding of a potential imminent dam spillage, which could potentially
December 1, 2020
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Kenya Gets Sugar Safeguard for Two More Years
COMESA Council of Ministers has granted Kenya a two year extension of the sugar safeguard
December 1, 2020
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Locusts sighted in Taita Taveta as the second wave of invasion looms
A new wave of locust invasion is looming with swarms sighted in Taita Taveta county.
November 23, 2020
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Organic agriculture is the best approach to achieve food and nutrition security, says Agriculture PS Prof Hamadi Boga
Organic agriculture is the best approach to achieve food and nutrition security as research in
November 20, 2020
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Kenya launches the Kenya Bioenergy Strategy
The Kenyan Government through the Ministry of Energy (MOE) has launched the Kenya Bioenergy Strategy
November 19, 2020
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Machakos County signs an MOU to promote agribusiness through Agribiz programme
The County Government of Machakos and Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) have today signed a
November 17, 2020
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PS Hamadi Boga launches distribution of one million seedlings to the coastal counties
The national government has launched the distribution of one million seedlings to the coastal counties
November 11, 2020
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Kenya named Africa’s leading tourist destination
Kenya has been named Africa’s leading tourist destination 2020 by the World Travel Awards (WTA). This was announced during
November 11, 2020
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Working together to save Jamaican ginger
For many, Jamaican ginger beer, ginger tea or ginger biscuits are a household staple. This
November 10, 2020
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Government to boost Bt Cotton production
The Government will procure and distribute Bt cotton seed and pesticides to 23 counties suitable
November 9, 2020
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Cooperative Societies leaders challenged to be transparent
Cooperative societies leaders have been challenged to be transparent and accountable in their actions in
November 5, 2020
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Nakuru County completes phase 1 of trading centres mapping
The first phase of Mapping, Planning and Surveying of 29 trading centres in the County
November 5, 2020
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