Kilimo General News
Kenyan tea to Ghana
President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Trade to work with stakeholders to develop
October 6, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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AGRA and GAIN Sign Cooperation Agreement
The heads of the African Green Revolution Alliance (AGRA) and the Global Alliance for Improved
September 6, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pyrethrum to make a comeback in Uasin Gishu
Pyrethrum re-establishment in Uasin Gishu will get a boost after the County government promised to
June 20, 2022
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COMESA and AGRA lead efforts to develop a Regional Food Balance Sheet
The Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and COMESA are leading an effort to
June 14, 2022
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Kenya’s floriculture industry looks bright
Kenya’s floriculture industry was one of the sectors worst affected by the Covid-19 pandemic but
May 31, 2022
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9th Africities Summit: FAO Proposes Blueprint for Sustainable Urban Food Systems
About 8000 delegates comprising African ministers, leaders and elected officials of local and regional governments,
May 27, 2022
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Kenya to host the first Africa Coffee Summit
Kenya will host the first G25 African Coffee Summit this week. The country was granted
May 23, 2022
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Speciality tea is slowly taking its space in Kenya
By Kimuri Mwangi How many types of tea do you know? There are six types
May 9, 2022
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Tomatoes – some interesting facts
Whether nestled atop pizza, standing out in salads or crushed into sauces, tomatoes are a
May 4, 2022
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Fighting tobacco using high-iron beans
By Kimuri Mwangi Cigarette manufacturing companies have been known to put up a fight whenever
April 27, 2022
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Lake Victoria fish production falls
Fish production from Lake Victoria has fallen to 90 metric tons per annum compared with
April 20, 2022
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Eastern Africa faces the prospect of failed rains
Eastern Africa is facing the very real prospect that the rains will fail for a fourth consecutive season, placing
April 12, 2022
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Agriculture allocations – National Budget FY 2022/23
Since last year, agriculture allocation has been decreasing in the National Budget. These are some
April 9, 2022
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AGRA, COMESA to Collaborate in Promoting Agriculture Productivity
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and COMESA will renew their commitment
April 8, 2022
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This is why fertilizer prices have increased – Munya
Agricultural inputs, including fertilizers, are important requirements to boost crop productivity. It is estimated that
April 4, 2022
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Government releases subsidized fertilizer
The Kenyan Government has set aside Kshs 5.734 Billion to subsidize 114,000 MT of fertilizer
April 1, 2022
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