Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 Concludes with Calls to Scale up Existing Solutions to Accelerate Systems Transformation
The Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 ended with calls to scale up existing solutions to
September 10, 2023
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Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) Wins Africa Food Prize 2023
The Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) has been honored with the prestigious Africa Food Prize
September 10, 2023
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Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 starts in Dar es Salaam
The 13th annual Africa Food Systems Forum convened from September 5th to 8th, 2023, in
September 6, 2023
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The African leaders Nairobi declaration on climate change and call to action
We, the African Heads of State and Government, gathered for the inaugural Africa ClimateSummit (ACS)
September 6, 2023
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Ruto: Africa must position itself to exploit climate action opportunities
By Kimuri Mwangi President Ruto has urged African governments to increase their investments in green
September 4, 2023
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Plans to export fresh produce though Eldoret International Airport.
Plans are underway to start exporting fresh produce through the Eldoret International Airport. Uasin Gishu
September 4, 2023
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Tea factories sign power purchase agreements
Four KTDA tea factories, Chebut, Kaptumo, Kapsara, and Mudete, have signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
September 2, 2023
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County to rehabilitate Banita Livestock market
The County Government of Nakuru through the Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCOP) held a public
August 31, 2023
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Avocado Sustains Kakuzi as Half Year Profit Run to Kshs 171.1 Million
In brief Kakuzi PLC has announced a Kshs 171. 1 million half-year pre-tax profit on
August 29, 2023
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Former Rwanda agriculture Minister Gerardine Mukeshimana joins IFAD as Vice-President
Amid growing global food insecurity and an intensifying climate crisis, Gerardine Mukeshimana took up duties
August 29, 2023
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Israel’s largest avocado grower launches 400 ha farm in Kenya
By Kimuri Mwangi Granot International Company, one of the biggest producers and packers of avocados
August 24, 2023
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Kenyan start-ups MCHE and Silo Africa emerge second and third in Ag-hackathon
Africa’s commodities market player AFEX , hosted its fourth annual ag-hackathon dubbed Code Cash Crop
August 21, 2023
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Busia farmers receive 17 tonnes Bt cotton seeds and fertilizer from National government
The National government has stepped up plans to revive cotton production in the country. Cotton
August 21, 2023
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Frameworks to support coffee subsector reforms will be ready before the end of the year says Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
Frameworks to support the coffee subsector reforms will be ready before the end of the
August 18, 2023
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First Lady commissions Kenyan trainees for agriculture training in Israel
The First Lady of the Republic of Kenya has commissioned 210 Kenyan trainees for the
August 16, 2023
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Nyeri quartet minting money from herbs & spices propagation
By Kimuri Mwangi When Covid 19 came calling, it shattered many careers and investments leaving
August 12, 2023
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PS launches fight against rice snails in Mwea
The Ministry of Agriculture has launched the invasive apple snails Pilot control operation in Mwea
August 9, 2023
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Agri Fin Tech startup empowering small scale farmers
Small-scale farmers face numerous challenges, such as limited access to financial resources, inadequate infrastructure, outdated
August 7, 2023
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We shall implement guaranteed minimum returns – President Ruto
The Government will implement the Guaranteed Minimum Returns programme as pledged. President William Ruto said
August 7, 2023
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President Ruto’s full Statement on Interventions in Agriculture
1. For years now, life has been very difficult for millions of Kenyans due to
August 2, 2023
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Turkana to harvest water for sorghum farming
The County Government of Turkana is constructing water harvesting structures at Songot in Turkana West
August 2, 2023
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Kenya to host the inaugural African Conference on Agricultural Technology
The inaugural African Conference on Agricultural Technology (ACAT) will take place in Nairobi, from 30
July 31, 2023
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Ichoho withdraws court case against KTDA
David Muni Ichoho, the immediate former KTDA Chairman, has withdrawn a suit he had filed
July 25, 2023
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Review financing system in favour of Africa – DP Gachagua at UN Food Summit
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for a review of the global funding system in
July 24, 2023
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KTDA unveils Mobile app, SMS, and USSD platforms for tea farmers
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has unveiled a mobile application, Short Messaging Service (SMS),
July 20, 2023
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In Uganda, farmers attend plant clinics for extension services
By Kimuri Mwangi Plant clinics is a tested extension approach globally. In Uganda, the approach
July 20, 2023
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Youth in Tanzania start harvesting in BBT program
Tanzanian Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe has congratulated the youth who benefited from the
July 18, 2023
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Enos Njeru appointed KTDA Chairman
Enos Njiru Njeru is the new Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings Limited (KTDA) national chairman
July 17, 2023
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Government launches Ksh15.9b insurance project for pastoralists
The government has launched a Ksh15.9 billion project to cushion pastoralists in 21 counties in
July 14, 2023
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David Ichoho resigns as KTDA Chairman
David Muni Ichoho has resigned as chairman of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings
July 13, 2023
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