Choosing the right fungicide
by HENRY KINYUA Today there are very many chemicals in the market and farmers are
August 7, 2019
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Kenya Pushes Oil seed Farming to Reduce KSh 500 Billion Food Import Bill
By Kimuri Mwangi The government is intensifying efforts to promote the cultivation of oilseed crops
March 16, 2026
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The return of the Coffee Board of Kenya as the Coffee Act 2023 becomes law
By Henry Kinyua If laws were coffee varieties, the Coffee Act 2023 would be the
March 14, 2026
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New Digital Portal to Improve Coffee Seedlings Tracking in Uasin Gishu
Uasin Gishu County launched a new digital platform to modernise its coffee programme and improve
March 13, 2026
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Prices Rise as Nairobi Coffee Exchange Trades USD 11.6 Million in Sale 21 Despite Slight Drop in Volumes
By Henry Kinyua If coffee auctions had personalities, the Nairobi Coffee Exchange would probably be
March 12, 2026
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8th Cities Forum Highlights Circular Economy as Key to Sustainable Urban Growth
Ethiopia’s Environmental Protection Authority Director General Lelise Neme has underscored the importance of implementing a
March 11, 2026
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Government Urges Compliance With Laws in Agriculture Development Projects
All projects implemented under the Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania have been directed to fully
March 11, 2026
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Dodoma Allocates 100 Acres to Promote Ecological Organic Agriculture
The Regional Commissioner of Dodoma, Rosemary Senyamule, has allocated 100 acres of land to stakeholders
March 11, 2026
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Coffee Certification Gains Attention as Farmers Seek Global Markets
By Kimuri Mwangi I recently decided to go and meet coffee farmers in their turf,
March 9, 2026
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Livestock Trade Thrives as Rwanda Revamps Ryarubondo Market in Nyamagabe
The Ryarubondo livestock market in Nyamagabe District of Rwanda has grown into a sub-regional trading
March 6, 2026
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Deputy Minister Urges Greater Support for Ecological Organic Farming in Tanzania
Tanzania Deputy Minister for Agriculture, David Silinde (MP), has called on farmers engaged in ecological
March 6, 2026
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KALRO Pushes Research-to-Market Shift at Fourth Annual Open Week
By Kimuri Mwangi The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has intensified its call
March 2, 2026
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Northern Kenya on the Brink as 3.27 Million Face Acute Food Insecurity
By Kimuri Mwangi Kenya’s northern and arid counties are sliding deeper into crisis, with humanitarian
February 28, 2026
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Competition Authority of Kenya Fines GT Bank Kenya KES 33.18 Million Over ASL Credit Dispute
By Kimuri Mwangi The Competition Authority of Kenya has ordered Guaranty Trust Bank Kenya Limited
February 26, 2026
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Guidebook On The Conservation Of African Livestock Genetic Resources Launched
By Kimuri Mwangi Africa’s vast livestock genetic wealth could play a transformative role in boosting
February 24, 2026
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Lake Victoria, Tanganyika Bodies Sign Five-Year Pact on Climate and Environmental Protection
Regional institutions responsible for managing the Lake Victoria and Lake Tanganyika basins have signed a
February 23, 2026
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Chongolo Urges Agriculture Ministry Staff to Boost Performance and Innovation
Tanzania Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Daniel Chongolo (MP), has urged officials of the Ministry of
February 23, 2026
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Uasin Gishu Targets 23,000 Farm Ponds to Expand Irrigation
Uasin Gishu County has launched an ambitious farm ponds programme targeting the construction of 23,000
February 23, 2026
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Coffee Auction Sale 18 at NCE Heads Into Negotiation Mode as Farmers Reserve Prices
By Henry Kinyua If coffee auctions were football matches, Sale 18 at the Nairobi Coffee
February 18, 2026
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Show Me Your Papers: How Coffee Certifications Commanded a $19 Premium at Sale 17
By Henry Kinyua If coffee bags could talk, the certified ones at Sale 17 would
February 17, 2026
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Unlocking the power of pulses
Pulses, chickpeas, lentils, beans, and peas are already the heroes of our kitchens worldwide. From
February 16, 2026
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Tanzania 2050 Master Plan Targets Lower Costs, Higher Incomes for Farmers and Fishermen
The Tanzanian Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries,
February 16, 2026
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Government Launches Agripreneur Extension Program in West Pokot to Modernize Advisory Services
By Kimuri Mwangi The State Department for Agriculture has officially launched the Agripreneur Extension Program
February 14, 2026
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Tanzania AGCOT Workshop Drives Northern Agriculture Planning
Tanzania Tanga Regional Commissioner Batilda Buriani has called on District Commissioners, Regional and District Administrative
February 13, 2026
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FAO, Korea Donate Smart Farming Equipment to Zambia
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), with support from the Government of Korea, has donated
February 13, 2026
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New Push to Raise Coffee Yields and Farmer Earnings
The Principal Secretary for Agriculture, Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh Paul, today presided over the opening of
February 12, 2026
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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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Coffee Prices Take a Breather as Sale 17 Brews Mixed Results at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange
By Henry Kinyua If coffee bags could stretch their legs after a long day, Sale
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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Public-Private Dialogue Highlights Need for Investment, Integration and Skills to Unlock Africa’s Agrifood Potential
By Kimuri Mwangi Africa’s agriculture and food sectors remain central to economic growth and employment
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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