Kilimo General News

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 No Comments

Berry farming becoming popular in Kenya

By Kimuri Mwangi Berry farming in Kenya has recently become popular with more people taking

January 9, 2023 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

Kenyan tea to Ghana

President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Trade to work with stakeholders to develop

October 6, 2022 No Comments

We have not shipped fertilizer to Kenya, says Uralchem

By Kimuri Mwangi Uralchem, one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of nitrogen, potash

September 26, 2022 No Comments

KEBS suspends 10 cooking oil brands declaring them unsafe to consumers

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has suspended the sale of 10 brands of cooking

September 23, 2022 No Comments

Bank feted for creating long-term value in the agriculture sector

ABC Bank has been awarded for its innovative financing solutions which have created long-term value

September 22, 2022 No Comments

TechnoServe targets edible oils and rice, with new food fortification program

The international non-profit development organization TechnoServe has launched a program that aims to widen the

September 14, 2022 No Comments

AGRA and GAIN Sign Cooperation Agreement

The heads of the African Green Revolution Alliance (AGRA) and the Global Alliance for Improved

September 6, 2022 No Comments

Kenya tea industry performance highlights for May 2022 production

Tea production for the month of May 2022 was enhanced by 4.77 Million Kgs from

August 24, 2022 No Comments

Kakuzi posts Kshs. 494.7 Million Half-Year Pretax profit, focuses on Diversification

Kakuzi PLC has posted a Kshs 494.7 million pretax profit in its half-year results announced

August 19, 2022 No Comments

Global food commodity prices decline in July

The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined significantly in July, with major cereal and

August 13, 2022 No Comments

Millers say cheap flour shortage is due to increased demand

The Cereal Millers Association (CMA) has attributed the scarcity of subsidized maize flour to increased

August 8, 2022 No Comments

It is not the price of flour but the supply of maize

By David Ndegwa Why is a packet of Unga retailing at Kshs 205? Let’s forget

July 21, 2022 No Comments

Kenya Tea industry performance highlights for April 2022

Tea production in Kenya for the month of April 2022 recorded a drop of 3.12

July 13, 2022 No Comments

Tea farmers earn Kshs 62 Billion bonus

The CS Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives Kenya, Hon. Peter Munya has today announced Sh62.89

July 2, 2022 No Comments

COMESA, Texas Agrilife Research Sign Pact on aflatoxins and fumonisins

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and Texas A&M Agrilife Research, USA

June 30, 2022 No Comments

Kenya tea industry performance highlights for March 2022

Production Tea production for the month of March 2022 was lower by 2.37 Million Kgs

June 23, 2022 No Comments

Kenyan fish off to DCR after agreement with Uganda

Kenya and Uganda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will allow for the smooth

June 20, 2022 No Comments

Pyrethrum to make a comeback in Uasin Gishu

Pyrethrum re-establishment in Uasin Gishu will get a boost after the County government promised to