KEPSA supports government plans to lease sugar companies
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance has supported the proposed leasing of five state-owned sugar mills,
August 20, 2020
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Nakuru County counting on digital platforms to offer extension services
The County Government of Nakuru will continue offering extension services to farmers through online platforms
August 20, 2020
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Mp against planting of trees due to “cold spells and insecurity”
Muranga County Mp Sabina Chege is against tree planting by Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA)
August 20, 2020
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Scientists spearhead efforts to save East Africa’s potatoes from a new pest threat
Scientists at CGIAR-IITA, working with the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) under the joint
August 19, 2020
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Northern white rhino rescue programme resumes work with successful egg harvest
After a few months hiatus owing to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the international team of
August 18, 2020
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ICT Adoption can Increase Crop Productivity among young farmers in Tanzania – study shows
A study has shown that the involvement of Africa’s youth in rural development and agriculture
August 18, 2020
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Youth group engaging in urban farming in Mombasa
By Brian Gicheru Kinyua In such a daunting time when we are all coming to
August 17, 2020
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In two months time we shall defeat locusts – Munya
Locusts in Kenya are currently in Samburu and Turkana Counties where all effort is being
August 17, 2020
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Young agripreneurs who won’t let COVID-19 get them down
Since COVID-19 struck, life has changed for entrepreneurs and businesses around the world. Due to
August 14, 2020
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Slaughterhouse renovation complete
The County Government of Uasin Gishu, Department of Agriculture Livestock Development and Fisheries has completed
August 14, 2020
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Banita Livestock market reopens
Banita Livestock market in Nakuru County has been reopened after remaining closed for five months
August 14, 2020
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Inter-sectoral Forum on Agrobiodiversity and Agroecology launched
Kenya has launched the Inter-sectoral Forum on Agro-biodiversity and Agro-ecology (ISFAA) to promote mainstreaming of
August 13, 2020
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Covid19 creates largest number of hungry people ever as WFP announces assistance
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a massive rise in the number
August 12, 2020
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The art of pruning
With the modernisation and commercialisation of agriculture in Uganda throughout the early 2000s, farmers took
August 12, 2020
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Makueni, World Vision Partnership to quench Kalawa
Kalawa Ward is arguably one of the driest parts in Makueni County, continually battling water
August 11, 2020
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Munya lauds bank’s youth agribusiness training programme
The Ministry of Agriculture is interested in collaborating with the KCB Foundation to expand ongoing
August 10, 2020
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Mentorship is key in getting the youth into agriculture
Young people need mentorship to excel in agriculture and the government should take the lead
August 10, 2020
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Global food prices rise in July
Global food prices continued rising for the second consecutive month in July, led by vegetable
August 10, 2020
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Lemons selling like hot cake as shortages reported
As the Covid19 scare continues people have been urged to consume foods that boost their
August 6, 2020
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CEC lauds Nakuru ATC refurbishment
Nakuru County Agriculture CEC Dr. Immaculate Maina has lauded the support given by stakeholders to
August 6, 2020
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South Sudanese group finds solace in farming
“In the Dinka language, there is a saying: men eat first, then women, then children.
August 4, 2020
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Comply or face the music – Munya warns on tea regulations
The Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA) has until 31st March 2021 to comply with the
August 3, 2020
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New FAO programme to protect livelihoods of communities affected by Desert Locusts in Ethiopia
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a programme to
July 31, 2020
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Families to benefit from Goat restocking program
A goat restocking exercise in Turkana County will benefit 126 families in four sub-counties of
July 31, 2020
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Kenya declares war on FC Moth as it threatens the EU flower and horticultural export market
The Kenyan government and agricultural industry are launching an urgent offensive against a moth that
July 30, 2020
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Warehouse Receipt System Council inaugurated by agriculture CS Peter Munya
Agriculture CS Peter Munya has today unveiled the Warehouse Receipt System Council to oversee the
July 29, 2020
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Kenya beats back desert locust upsurge for now, but East Africa remains at risk
Q&A with Cyril Ferrand, Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Resilience Team Leader for East Africa
July 29, 2020
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KTB signs Eliud Kipchoge as destination ambassador
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has signed Marathon World record holder and Olympic champion Eliud
July 29, 2020
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100 water pans to be constructed in Nakuru County
A 100 water pans will be constructed within Nessuit and Njoro Wards of Nakuru County.
July 29, 2020
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Modern pig farming – a visit to Gitika Farm
By Kimuri Mwangi Pig farming has gained popularity and more farmers are getting into it.
July 27, 2020
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