Kilimo General News
A canal, groundnuts and sweet potatoes keep hopes alive in Turkana
In Kenya’s arid Turkana County, groundnuts equal cash. Agnes Ajuma, 48, is one of the
March 28, 2022
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Munya inspects leather park progress
Peter Munya the CS Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives inspected the KSh 2.2 billion Common
March 7, 2022
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Contractual Beekeeping – lessons from Savvanah Honey
Kenya is forced to import 80% of honey from other countries even with a huge
March 3, 2022
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Tractor prize as John Deere, AGRA and Mascor launch youth SME Contest
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), John Deere Africa Middle East, and
March 2, 2022
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Land O’Lakes Venture37 signs MoU with Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya to boost horticulture exports standards.
Land O’Lakes Venture37 through the Trade of Agriculture Safely and Efficiently (TRASE) project, has signed
March 1, 2022
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Munya unveils theTea Board of Kenya Board of Directors
Agriculture CS Hon Peter Munya today morning launched the Board of Directors for the Tea
February 28, 2022
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President Kenyatta flags off emergency relief supplies to drought-hit counties
President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday at State House, Nairobi, flagged off a consignment of emergency relief
February 22, 2022
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Kericho coffee off to Korea
Kericho County flagged off the first consignment of coffee to a direct market in South
February 15, 2022
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Droughts getting worse in the horn of Africa
Climate change is manifesting in many ways including drought which is among the most devastating
February 14, 2022
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FAO calls for reversal of soil degradation
Reversing soil degradation is vital if we want to feed a growing global population, protect
January 31, 2022
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We have spoken with KFC on potatoes – Agriculture CS Munya
Agriculture CS Peter Munya says they have spoken with KFC on the issue of the
January 15, 2022
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KTDA releases Kshs 3 Billion as December payment to tea farmers
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has this week disbursed KES 3 billion as payment
January 7, 2022
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KTDA commences transporting tea via SGR
Kenya Railways and the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) have entered into a partnership that
January 6, 2022
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KFC potatoes run out but can’t use local ones
This is the tweet by Fast food chain KFC that has generated a lot of
January 4, 2022
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Are countries ready for the fall armyworm?
Fall armyworm is one of the most dangerous plant pests in the world, feeding on
December 29, 2021
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From IT, Alex found a home in pig farming
It’s 5:00am in rural Kiambu County, just outside the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. A cacophony
December 21, 2021
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Kenyan flowers off to the Netherlands via Eldoret Airport
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) with other stakeholders in Uasin Gishu County recently
December 17, 2021
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Kilimo Trust changing fortunes for farmers and other stakeholders in Kenya’s rice sector.
In Kenya, rice demand has been growing over the years. In 2019, Kenya imported rice
December 17, 2021
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New report shows Africa’s growing hunger crisis
A new, interactive digital report shows that the number of hungry people in Africa continues to
December 16, 2021
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Tea farmers now to receive payment in the first week of the month
Smallholder tea farmers will now receive payment for their green leaf deliveries in the first
December 9, 2021
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KTDA reduces interest rates on loans
Greenland Fedha Limited, the microfinance arm of KTDA Holdings, has reduced the interest rate on
December 1, 2021
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Aquaculture project rolls out in Kiambu
Over 2,000 farmers in the aquaculture value chain will directly benefit from the KShs 47.1
December 1, 2021
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Carla Mucavi, the FAO Representative in Kenya talks about the drought affecting the region
Carla Mucavi, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation’s Representative in Kenya, stresses
November 29, 2021
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KTDA releases Ksh 21Bilion tea bonus
Kenya Tea Development Agency Management Services Limited (KTDA-MS) has released Ksh. 21.57 billion, being the
October 27, 2021
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KTDA celebrates Uhuru’s directive on fertilizer subsidy
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (Holdings) Limited (KTDA) has welcomed President Uhuru Kenyatta’s directive for
October 23, 2021
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New momentum and energy on agri-food systems hailed despite crises
The World Food Day 2021 celebrations were held with a global event where participants noted
October 18, 2021
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World cereal production expected to lag behind global consumption
World food commodity prices rose in September, led by tightening supply conditions and robust demand
October 12, 2021
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Wilson Muthaura confirmed as KTDA CEO
The Board of the Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings Limited (KTDA Holdings Limited) has today
October 8, 2021
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Tea farmers to receive their bonus at end month
Smallholder tea factories have announced second payment rates (bonuses) for farmers for the financial year
October 3, 2021
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Kenya to host the first joint Grassland and Rangeland Congress
Kenya will host the first joint 24th International Grassland Congress and 11th International Rangeland Congress
September 28, 2021
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