USAID partners with equity fund to boost agribusiness in Kenya
Vital Capital, a private equity fund focused on companies in sub-Saharan Africa has announced a
July 25, 2020
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Here is the state of agriculture in the counties- COG Chairman Governor Oparanya
The Chairman of the Council of Governors COG) who is also the Kakamega County Governor
July 25, 2020
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Uasin Gishu County’s bet on avocados starts paying off
The County Government of Uasin Gishu has facilitated planting of over 2,000 hectares of avocado.
July 23, 2020
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Nyeri establishing a farmers call center
The County Government of Nyeri is establishing a farmers call center at Wambugu Agricultural Training
July 23, 2020
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World Vegetable Centre signs MOU with Tanzania
Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) and the World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) signed a new memorandum of
July 22, 2020
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Basic Infrastructure Key to Increased Employment for Rural Youth in Senegal
In a country with about 60 percent of the population under 24 years of age,
July 22, 2020
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Livestock restocking campaign rebuilding livelihoods in Borno Nigeria
In Borno state, North East Nigeria, the current COVID-19 pandemic is not just a crisis,
July 21, 2020
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Hungry Cities waiting for charities to eat
By Brian Gicheru “Mombasa county second phase feeding programme has resumed, kindly let us meet
July 21, 2020
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Seed potato production- tubers vs rooted apical cuttings
Addressing seed shortages for potato is a perennial challenge throughout sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Kenya which
July 21, 2020
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County trains water officers
Nakuru County Department of Water and Sanitation in partnership with the Centre for Social Planning
July 21, 2020
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Isiolo county animal health gets a boost
Isiolo County’s animal health improvement has received a boost after the department of livestock received
July 21, 2020
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Private conservancies warned as Balala orders investigations into Ol Jogi Conservancy’s harassment claims
Private conservancies in Kenya have been warned against harassing Kenyans. The Cabinet Secretary Ministry of
July 20, 2020
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Youth urged to acquire technical skills
The County Government of Nakuru has urged youths to acquire technical skills to enable them
July 19, 2020
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Uganda building an aquaculture park at Mwena
The Minister of State for Fisheries, Honorable Hellen Adoa handed over the proposed site for
July 19, 2020
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Uganda building 5 regional mechanization centers
The Ugandan Government is constructing regional mechanization centers in Buwama – Mpigi district (Central Region),
July 19, 2020
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Makueni County kicks off campaign to promote aquaculture
Makueni County has kicked off a campaign to promote aquaculture by establishing a fish hatchery
July 18, 2020
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New report identifies 27 countries heading for COVID-19-driven food crises
A new analysis by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme
July 18, 2020
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Preparing for an invasion: Desert Locust threat in West Africa
Large numbers of Desert Locust swarms that have formed in Kenya and Ethiopia since January
July 18, 2020
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CEC calls for speedy completion of irrigation project
Turkana County CEC for Agriculture, Pastoral Economy and Fisheries Philip Aemun has directed the contractor
July 17, 2020
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Agribiz programme selects first beneficiaries
At least 200 start-ups and early stage agribusiness enterprises have been selected for support by
July 17, 2020
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Tea production by KTDA affiliated factories up
Green leaf production by factories affiliated to Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings’ grew by
July 16, 2020
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Agribusiness Incubation Center coming up in Busia
An Agribusiness Incubation Center is being constructed at Busia Agricultural Training Center (ATC). The project
July 16, 2020
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Their office in the air: Helicopter pilots fighting Desert Locusts
The alarm went off a few minutes ago, before the morning call to prayer. It
July 15, 2020
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Water pan changing lives in Wajir
Biliq Villagers sang, danced and jumped joyfully as they celebrated and praised creator for granting them their biggest wish: water. The thrill of a whole
July 15, 2020
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Uzalishanji wa mkonge umepanda – Mgumba
Juhudi zinazochukuliwa na Serikali zimewezesha uzalishaji wa zao la mkonge kupanda kutoka tani 19,700 mwaka
July 14, 2020
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Wanafunzi wa kilimo wasifukuzwe – Kusaya
Katibu Mkuu Wizara ya Kilimo Bw.Gerald Kusaya ameagiza uongozi wa Chuo cha mafunzo ya Kilimo
July 14, 2020
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Makerere University supporting Antimicrobial Resistance control
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) Uganda has received a Double Cabin
July 14, 2020
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FAO donates towards control of Rift Valley fever
Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries( MAAIF) has received support in form of
July 14, 2020
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Juice manufacturer gets into potato seed propagation
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has availed 5 potato breeder seeds Shangi, Dutch
July 14, 2020
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Kakili Farm Isiolo- a story of resilience
Susan Wanjiru Mwangi ushers me towards a chair in a corner of Kakili Farm, her
July 14, 2020
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