Kilimo General News
FAO hands over a spray aircraft to DLCO-EA to improve Desert Locust control efforts in the region
By Kimuri Mwangi The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) handed over
March 16, 2023
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MoU to take Kenyan potatoes to KFC signed
Kenyan potatoes may soon find their way to multinational food giant KFC. A consortium to
March 13, 2023
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Polytechnic receives state-of-the-art dairy training equipment.
The Nyeri National Polytechnic recently received state-of-the-art dairy training equipment. The training equipment has been
March 10, 2023
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Kenya set to host the country’s second edition of the GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR stop
GLOBALG.A.P., the internationally recognized certification standard for farm production, has partnered with Rootooba, a Kenyan,
March 6, 2023
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Six reasons to stop under-valuing millet
Millets encompass a diverse group of small-grained, dryland cereals including foxtail, barnyard and fonio, among
March 1, 2023
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CGIAR Food System Accelerator kick-off in Kigali, Rwanda to announce the top 10 agribusinesses from East and Southern Africa
The CGIAR Food Systems Accelerator Kick-off event took place in Kigali, Rwanda on 22 February
February 24, 2023
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IWMI supporting Zambian government with post-flood recovery strategy assistance
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is working with the Zambian government for improved knowledge
February 21, 2023
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President Ruto to open the first European Union-Kenya Business Forum
His Excellency William Samoei Ruto, will open the first European Union-Kenya Business Forum, which will bring
February 20, 2023
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Makueni to host inaugural Mango Festival
Makueni is set to host the first ever National Mango Conference in Kenya to showcase
February 17, 2023
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Aqua-Agriculture project to tackle food and nutrition security in East Africa.
International research consortium PrAEctiCE, a Horizon Europe project, has been granted EUR 7 million by
February 16, 2023
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KTDA rectifies pay hitch
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) yesterday dispatched money to banks for the green leaf
February 9, 2023
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DRIVE Project by World Bank to cushion pastoralists from drought impacts
Kenya Livestock Insurance Programme (KLIP) has transformed to a bigger Project called DRIVE (De-Risking, Inclusion
February 7, 2023
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Uganda exploring Chinese market for its coffee
Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) is meeting coffee farmers, cooperatives, roasters & exporters to discuss
February 3, 2023
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Africa Agri Expo 2023 opens doors on Wednesday at KICC
Africa Agri Expo 2023, in official partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development,
February 3, 2023
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The Natural Coffee Millions in Mathira give farmers hope
By Kimuri Mwangi Ruguru Ward in Mathira Constituency in Nyeri County is the home of
January 30, 2023
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Kenya tea industry performance highlights for October 2022
Tea production for the month of October 2022 was slightly higher by 1.5 Million Kgs
January 21, 2023
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Kshs. 2.7 Billion mini bonus included in Kshs. 5.5 billion released to tea farmers
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) managed factories have today disbursed Kshs 5.5 billion as
January 12, 2023
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Baringo County to partner with German City for development
Baringo County Governor Benjamin Cheboi signed a cooperation agreement with the Mayor of Gersthofen City
January 12, 2023
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Berry farming becoming popular in Kenya
By Kimuri Mwangi Berry farming in Kenya has recently become popular with more people taking
January 9, 2023
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Maize thief given a stray dog’s beating after failed mission
A man who had invaded a maize plantation and was busy harvesting his neighbours crop
January 7, 2023
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The 6th Africa Agri Expo happening next month in Nairobi
As the 6th Africa Agri Expo (AAE2023) happening next month on February 8th & 9th
January 6, 2023
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Del Monte Kenya honours it’s retirees and long-service employees
Del Monte Kenya Limited feted 91 retirees and presented long service awards to another 22
December 21, 2022
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Keep off my avocados, elderly man warns son
A man is fighting for his life at Thika level 5 hospital after he was
December 20, 2022
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Tanzania to host the AGRF, Africa’s Food System Forum 2023
Tanzania will host the AGRF 2023 Summit, the announcement was made by Her Excellency Samia
December 14, 2022
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Plant and plant produce export goes electronic in Kenya
Kenya through the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), officially launched the use of the
December 9, 2022
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Challenges in the Kenyan seed production sector
By Kimuri Mwangi Using sticker labels on seeds used to verify if they are genuine
December 7, 2022
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Kenya to Host Africa’s Leading Agricultural Show Next Year in February
Africa’s agriculture sector has always piqued the interest of investors and innovators – ever since
November 23, 2022
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Most of the pesticides used in Kenya are
highly hazardous.
By Kimuri Mwangi 44 per cent of pesticides used in Kenya are banned in Europe
October 28, 2022
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6th Africa Agri Expo to kick off in Kenya next year in February
TAB group, experienced organizers of B2B Agricultural events for a decade are bringing the 6th
October 15, 2022
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