In East Africa, a race to outsmart locusts with drones and data
While the eyes of the world are on the novel coronavirus, East Africa continues to
January 6, 2021
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Return of the Tea Board of Kenya
Recently, President Uhuru Kenyatta assented an Act of Parliament to provide for the regulation, development
January 6, 2021
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Cannabis Research and Development Facility completed in North America
North America’s first research and development facility dedicated to advancing cannabis cultivation techniques and systems
January 6, 2021
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New tax to affect tea farmers
Smallholder tea farmers affiliated to factories that are managed by the Kenya Tea Development Agency
January 5, 2021
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Follow potato regulations now or risk jail – Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui
You will pay a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings (Kshs. 500,000) and /or
January 4, 2021
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Truck driver arrested after reporting coffee theft
A truck driver who reported the theft of 324 bags of coffee he was transporting
January 2, 2021
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FAO to scale up response to Fall Armyworm as pest continues to spread
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is increasing efforts aimed at
January 2, 2021
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Uganda hit hard in the creamy, milky battle in East Africa
By Kimuri Mwangi A creamy, milky, battle has been going on for a while in
December 30, 2020
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Ugandan sugar to hit the Kenyan market after talks
After the collapse of the sugar industry in Kenya, the country is set to receive
December 28, 2020
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Factors influencing youth access to credit in agriculture
By Kimuri Mwangi There has been a deliberate effort to attract youth to get into
December 23, 2020
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UN agencies’ alarm at worsening hunger in South Sudan
Three United Nations organizations are calling for immediate humanitarian access to parts of South Sudan’s
December 22, 2020
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KTDA handed final blow as Senate passes Tea Bill
By Kimuri Mwangi The Tea Bill was finally passed unanimously by the Senate this afternoon
December 21, 2020
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Pakistan and Nyandarua County to cooperate in matters agriculture
Pakistan will cooperate with Nyandarua County Government in several areas including enforcement of 2019 Irish
December 21, 2020
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Farmers trained on avocado farming
Nyeri County farmers got an opportunity to be trained on how to grow various crops
December 21, 2020
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Korea contributes USD 8 million to WFP to enhance community resilience and food security in Rwanda
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the government of the Republic of Korea
December 21, 2020
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KTDA declares KShs.734 million dividend
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (Holdings) Limited has declared a KShs. 734 million dividend for
December 20, 2020
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Desert locusts pose a new threat to food security
A new generation of Desert Locust swarms is threatening agricultural and pastoral livelihoods and the
December 17, 2020
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Farmers trained on feed formulation
The County Government of Nakuru is training farmers on feed formulation. The County government says
December 16, 2020
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Boosting the Coconut sub-sector at the Coast
The Coconut crop in the Coastal region is highly valued. However, commercialization of the crop
December 14, 2020
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NCPB launches aflatoxin testing laboratories
The National Cereals and Produce Board has installed and commissioned five additional aflatoxin testing laboratories
December 11, 2020
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KEPSA leads discussions on the recovery of the aviation sector and allied sectors
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) with support from the Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA),
December 11, 2020
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County government commissions water project
The County Government of Nakuru has commissioned Moto Water Project that is expected to benefit
December 9, 2020
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Agencies sign performance contracts
Environment CS Keriako Tobiko has urged the agencies under the Ministry to work together to
December 9, 2020
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KEPHIS automates the seed and plant variety protection system
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) has launched the Automation of the Seed Certification and
December 9, 2020
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Fish farmers advised to diversify
Kakamega County fish farmers have been asked to re-double their efforts by transforming agriculture into
December 7, 2020
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I was chased like a dog from my farm as I had no lease agreement – Caleb Karuga
By Kimuri Mwangi Celebrated farmer and former K24 journalist Caleb Karuga has warned farmers against
December 4, 2020
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Four arrested in Marsabit,Isiolo for illegal possesion of elephant tusks
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) security personnel have arrested four suspects in Marsabit and Isiolo Counties
December 3, 2020
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5.5 Million Shillings per share to be paid out to Kalangala Oil Palm Growers
Farmers in Uganda organized under the umbrella Kalangala Oil Palm Growers Trust (KOPGT) are set
December 3, 2020
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National Assembly passes the Tea Bill
The National Assembly yesterday passed the Tea Bill to regulate the sector. This happens after
December 2, 2020
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COMESA Covid-19 Food and Nutrition Security Response Plan Endorsed
The Council of Ministers has endorsed the COMESA COVID-19 Food and Nutrition Security Response Plan
December 1, 2020
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