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Sharing water in Rwanda’s breadbasket
The Nyagatare district (Eastern Province) is Rwanda’s breadbasket – a vast area of agricultural land
August 28, 2020
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fairtrade launches Virtual agrofood & plastprintpack Africa 2020
The effect of the coronavirus pandemic on economies has been immense and continues unabated. But
August 28, 2020
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Low production could see Kenya import milk
Kenya could import milk if the current production trend continues. Speaking in Nairobi, Agriculture CS
August 27, 2020
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Kenya to exploit Indian Ocean to benefit coastal people – Munya
Kenya will enhance efforts to exploit it’s vast exclusive economic zone in the Indian Ocean
August 26, 2020
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Youth group engaging in urban farming in Mombasa
By Brian Gicheru Kinyua In such a daunting time when we are all coming to
August 17, 2020
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In two months time we shall defeat locusts – Munya
Locusts in Kenya are currently in Samburu and Turkana Counties where all effort is being
August 17, 2020
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Young agripreneurs who won’t let COVID-19 get them down
Since COVID-19 struck, life has changed for entrepreneurs and businesses around the world. Due to
August 14, 2020
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Covid19 creates largest number of hungry people ever as WFP announces assistance
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a massive rise in the number
August 12, 2020
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Mentorship is key in getting the youth into agriculture
Young people need mentorship to excel in agriculture and the government should take the lead
August 10, 2020
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Global food prices rise in July
Global food prices continued rising for the second consecutive month in July, led by vegetable
August 10, 2020
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South Sudanese group finds solace in farming
“In the Dinka language, there is a saying: men eat first, then women, then children.
August 4, 2020
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New FAO programme to protect livelihoods of communities affected by Desert Locusts in Ethiopia
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a programme to
July 31, 2020
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KTB signs Eliud Kipchoge as destination ambassador
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has signed Marathon World record holder and Olympic champion Eliud
July 29, 2020
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Basic Infrastructure Key to Increased Employment for Rural Youth in Senegal
In a country with about 60 percent of the population under 24 years of age,
July 22, 2020
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Livestock restocking campaign rebuilding livelihoods in Borno Nigeria
In Borno state, North East Nigeria, the current COVID-19 pandemic is not just a crisis,
July 21, 2020
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Hungry Cities waiting for charities to eat
By Brian Gicheru “Mombasa county second phase feeding programme has resumed, kindly let us meet
July 21, 2020
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Private conservancies warned as Balala orders investigations into Ol Jogi Conservancy’s harassment claims
Private conservancies in Kenya have been warned against harassing Kenyans. The Cabinet Secretary Ministry of
July 20, 2020
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Uganda building an aquaculture park at Mwena
The Minister of State for Fisheries, Honorable Hellen Adoa handed over the proposed site for
July 19, 2020
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New report identifies 27 countries heading for COVID-19-driven food crises
A new analysis by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme
July 18, 2020
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Preparing for an invasion: Desert Locust threat in West Africa
Large numbers of Desert Locust swarms that have formed in Kenya and Ethiopia since January
July 18, 2020
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Tea production by KTDA affiliated factories up
Green leaf production by factories affiliated to Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings’ grew by
July 16, 2020
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Their office in the air: Helicopter pilots fighting Desert Locusts
The alarm went off a few minutes ago, before the morning call to prayer. It
July 15, 2020
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Kakili Farm Isiolo- a story of resilience
Susan Wanjiru Mwangi ushers me towards a chair in a corner of Kakili Farm, her
July 14, 2020
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Counties expecting to benefit from railway revival
The economy of Nyeri County isexpected to grow tremendouslyafter the rehabilitation of the Nairobi –
July 13, 2020
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Challenges women in agribusiness face in Africa
Women engaging in agribusiness in Africa face a lot of challenges that hinder their growth.
July 11, 2020
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New KPCU inaugural coffee sale fetches Kshs. 94M
The New KPCU sold coffee worth Kshs. 94.9 Million during its inaugural sale after it
July 9, 2020
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Fish pasta give women in Somalia a taste of hope
A warm breeze wafts across the desert plains outside Bossaso, Somalia, where many Internally Displaced
July 6, 2020
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Humuor at the Farm: Murimi Njorua threatens to close all Pork Centers
By Murimi Njorua, CEO Mutukanio Farm International I hear it is the era of making
July 4, 2020
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World Food Programme distributes food to 9,000 families affected by floods in Kenya
The World Food Programme (WFP) is distributing food to 9,000 families affected by floods in
July 3, 2020
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Government roadmap towards the sugar sector reforms
The Kenyan Sugar industry is a significant employer and contributor to the National economy. The
July 2, 2020
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