Kilimo General News
Rwanda Assesses Improved Potato Varieties for Yield and Disease Resistance
The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) from February 3 to 6, 2026,
February 11, 2026
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Solidaridad Launches Climate-Smart Manual to Boost Smallholder Farming in Southern Africa
Small-scale farmers across Southern Africa are grappling with increasing climate-related challenges, including erratic rainfall, prolonged
February 10, 2026
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Ethiopia Shifts from Emergency Relief to Climate Resilience through Water Investment says Ministry
Ethiopia has transitioned from short-term emergency responses to a long-term climate resilience strategy centred on
February 7, 2026
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Investor Resolves Hurdles as Luanda K’Otieno Fish Plant Nears Operational Start
Operations at the government-sponsored Sh140 million Luanda K’Otieno fish landing and cold storage plant in
February 6, 2026
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Fall Armyworms Attack 1,394 Hectares of Crops in Zambia’s Isoka District
About 1,394 hectares of crop fields in Isoka District, Muchinga Province, Zambia, have been affected
February 6, 2026
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Zambia Government Confirms Maize Payments Released to Banks
Zambia Minister of Information and Media Cornelius Mweetwa has reiterated that the government, through the
February 5, 2026
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Zambia Boosts Funding to Kanyama Cattle Breeding Centre
The Zambian government has increased the budgetary allocation to Kanyama Cattle Breeding Centre in Mwinilunga
February 5, 2026
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Ethiopia Launches OpenAgriNet Digital Network Initiative to Modernize Agricultural Data Systems
The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI) has launched Ethiopia OpenAgriNet (Ethiopia OAN), a national digital
February 5, 2026
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Nairobi Selected to Host Gulfood360 Africa in Major Boost to Kenya’s Food Trade Ambitions
Kenya is set to host the inaugural Gulfood360 Africa/Kenya in Nairobi from May 4 to
February 2, 2026
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Dr. Patrick Ketiem Takes Over as KALRO Director General
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has appointed Dr. Patrick K. Ketiem as
January 28, 2026
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Regional leaders urge faster ecosystem restoration backed by strong monitoring
By Kimuri Mwangi Regional leaders and biodiversity experts have called on countries to fast-track the
January 28, 2026
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Ethiopia Scales Up Agricultural Mechanization with Chinese Technology
The Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture and the Agricultural Research Institute have partnered with Chinese agricultural
January 19, 2026
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Tanzania Seeks Expanded Agricultural Support in Talks With World Bank
Tanzania and the World Bank have held discussions aimed at strengthening their agricultural partnership through
January 19, 2026
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Transition to Hydroponics Tomato Farming as Open-Field Risks Rise Amid Climate Pressure
By Kimuri Mwangi Farmers and local communities need to be empowered to adopt modern technologies,
December 15, 2025
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Kilimo News Writer Feted at Nakuru Journalists’ Gala Awards
By Kilimo News Reporter Kilimo News writer Suleiman Mbatiah was among the top winners at
December 12, 2025
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Bioeconomy Takes Centre Stage as Kenya and Sweden Advance Joint Industrial Agenda
By Kimuri Mwangi Kenya and Sweden have renewed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in the
December 10, 2025
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Nairobi Coffee Exchange Sale 10 Results (December 9th, 2025)
By Henry Kinyua The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) opened the week on a high as
December 10, 2025
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Engineer Board Rolls Out Digital System to Register All Engineering Projects
The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) has begun digitizing the registration of all engineering projects
December 5, 2025
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From Herds to Harvest: West Pokot’s Coffee Awakening
By Henry Kinyua When I recently reported on coffee in Homa Bay County, the revelation
December 1, 2025
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Oparanya Calls for Consolidation of Small SACCOs Amid Rising Global Competition
By Kimuri Mwangi The government is promoting the merger of small cooperative societies to enhance
November 23, 2025
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Aquaponics Gains Momentum in Vihiga
Aquaponics farming is rapidly gaining traction in Vihiga County, thanks to ongoing support from the
November 21, 2025
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As Co-operative Bank Excels Globally, Sector Urges Saccos to Boost Performance
By Kimuri Mwangi Cooperative societies have been urged to intensify efforts to strengthen capital retention
November 19, 2025
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Global Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Transform Agrifood Systems at World Food Forum 2025
The 2025 World Food Forum (WFF) concluded at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture
October 21, 2025
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How the COMESA Competition Commission Rescued Eswatini from Looming Hunger and Maize Seed Lockout
By Kimuri Mwangi The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) successfully intervened to resolve a maize seed
October 15, 2025
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KTDA Refutes Allegations of Diverting Over KSh 1 Billion from West Rift Farmers
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has dismissed allegations that more than KSh 1 billion
October 14, 2025
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COMESA Competition Commission Calls for Regional Unity to Ease Food Trade Barriers Across COMESA
By Kimuri Mwangi The COMESA Competition Commission recently held its third press conference in Nairobi,
October 14, 2025
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Galana-Kulalu Yields First Seed Maize Under Public-Private Partnership
The first seed maize harvest from the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project has started under a
October 13, 2025
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Coffee Day Celebration Highlights Kenya’s Reforms, Financing Wins, and Market Growth
By Kimuri Mwangi Kenya joined the rest of the world in marking the 2025 International
October 1, 2025
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Stakeholders Back Roadmap for Scaling Climate Smart Agriculture
By Kimuri Mwangi The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA)
October 1, 2025
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Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism Launches $2 Million Project to Boost Fertilizer Access in Tanzania
The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism of the African Development Bank, in collaboration with the African Fertilizer and Agribusiness
September 26, 2025
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