Questions and Answers with Keith Cressman, FAO’s Senior Locust Forecasting Officer
Why are we seeing a resurgence of Desert Locust in the Horn of Africa and
October 30, 2020
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Desalination and water harvesting crucial in solving water issues- Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok
Desalination technology and water harvesting infrastructure can help solve water challenges in Turkana County according
October 30, 2020
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Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) takes shape
Kenyans could benefit from using the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) in a month or so.
October 29, 2020
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Makueni plant starts tomato pulping
The Makueni Fruit Processing Plant has commenced pulping of tomatoes. The plant has previously been
October 29, 2020
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Africa has the potential to end hunger and malnutrition, says FAO Director-General
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations QU Dongyu says
October 28, 2020
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Agriculture Ministry under fire from Governors and Senate
Governors have continued exerting pressure to the Ministry of Agriculture over the regulations in the
October 26, 2020
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An initiative aimed at creating employment for vulnerable and under-served youth launched
The Ministry of ICT, Innovation, and Youth Affairs and the World Bank have launched a
October 23, 2020
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Kshs. 27.62 billion tea bonus released to farmers
The 54 Tea Factory Companies managed by the Kenya Tea Development Agency Management Services Limited
October 23, 2020
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Integrated Marketing Communication strategy to boost Kenya’s horticultural exports
Kenya has developed a one-year marketing strategy for its horticulture products targeting the European Union,
October 21, 2020
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Vihiga boosts extension services through NARIGP
Extension services in Vihiga County have been boosted after the Governor commissioned two vehicles and
October 19, 2020
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“Eat more fish” campaign in Uasin Gishu
The County Government of Uasin Gishu, Fisheries Directorate conducted a “eat more fish” campaign aimed
October 19, 2020
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Nakuru to upgrade slaughterhouses
Nakuru County Government will partner with Micro Enterprise Support Trust (MESPT) through the AgriFi Programme
October 19, 2020
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World Bank Support in the eradication of livestock diseases through KCSAP
A Kshs. 18 Million livestock vaccination programme funded by the World Bank under the Kenya
October 19, 2020
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Climbing beans or bush beans?
Does planting climbing beans have an advantage over bush beans? Dr. Boaz Waswa explains in
October 17, 2020
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Download recently launched agriculture reforms bills here
Download the 5 Bills recently launched by Agriculture CS peter Munya to reform the agricultural
October 17, 2020
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Proposed Coffee Bill 2020 proposes radical changes in the sector
The Coffee Bill 2020 permits coffee factories to register as autonomous societies under the co-operative
October 16, 2020
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Government launches 5 agricultural reform bills
The Kenyan Government has launched five agricultural reform bills. These are Coffee Bill 2020 Fibre
October 16, 2020
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Natural Coffee – new idea gives hope to revive factory
By Kimuri Mwangi A goat grazes next to abandoned coffee drying benches that are now
October 13, 2020
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UK Tesco supermarket suspends Kakuzi avocado supplies over rights abuses
UK’s largest supermarket Tesco, has stopped avocado supplies from Kenyan firm Kakuzi over allegations of
October 12, 2020
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Laikipia farmers receive maize seeds from Bayer
Fifteen thousand farmers from Laikipia East in Laikipia County have benefited from high yield maize
October 12, 2020
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President Museveni boycotts eating onions
Uganda President Yoweri Museveni says he has boycotted eating onions for months now because Uganda
October 10, 2020
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Nyeri Governor’s intervention saves Co-operative from auctioneer’s hammer
By Kimuri Mwangi Farmers from Rumukia Farmers’ Co-operative Society Ltd in Nyeri County can now
October 10, 2020
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Public participation on bill
The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) conducted public participation in Nakuru County on the draft
October 10, 2020
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County constructs 23 markets
Uasin Gishu County has constructed 23 markets in the financial year 2019/2020 across the county.
October 9, 2020
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Encouraging youth to be involved in the coffee sector in Colombia
For Diego Urbano, an 18-year-old student in southern Colombia, coffee is in his blood. He
October 8, 2020
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The government will not deal with fertilizer- Munya
The Government has assured fertiliser dealers that there will be no interference in the market
October 7, 2020
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Isiolo County develops County Nutrition Action Plan
The County Government of Isiolo in partnership with several development partners launched the Isiolo County
October 7, 2020
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Governors head to court as they reject the proposed tea regulations
Governors have rejected the proposed tea regulations throwing their implementation into uncertainty. The Council of
October 6, 2020
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Tea picking boycott today
Tea farmers in Mt. Kenya region have threatened to boycott tea picking starting from today
October 5, 2020
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