Kilimo General News
Partnering to educate farmers on soil testing
Soil testing is an important process for farmers who are serious about getting returns from
May 5, 2021
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Farmers begin trading maize on Electronic Receipt System
Maize farmers from Tuiyotich KCEP – CBO in Mauche Ward, Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County become
April 20, 2021
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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,
April 13, 2021
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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.
March 17, 2021
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Cereal Millers Association raise a concern about aflatoxin
The Cereal Millers Association (CMA) in Kenya has raised concern on the increase in the
March 15, 2021
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Rice farmers in Uganda praised
Rice farmers in Bugiri and Bugweri districts in Uganda have been praised for living up
March 15, 2021
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Uganda develops new kiln for the fishing industry
Scientists at the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) in Uganda have come up with a
March 14, 2021
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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
March 3, 2021
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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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