Busia County finds solution in solar power to keep water flowing
Electricity bills have for a long time dealt a death blow to many water projects
June 23, 2020
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Aquaponics to be rolled out in 35 counties.
The Government will introduce aquaponics technology in 35 counties as part of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s
June 23, 2020
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MP Waluke to be remanded over Ksh 297 million NCPB fraud
Sirisia MP John Waluke and the mother of former Environment CS Judi Wakhungu will be
June 22, 2020
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Three Reasons Dairy is an Essential Part of a Sustainable Diet
by Dr Judith Bryans, International Dairy Federation (IDF) President The UN Environment Assembly will be gathering
June 22, 2020
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Livestock population in Kenya
Kenya has a vibrant livestock sector that accounts for about 4.4 percent of the country’s
June 22, 2020
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National Livestock Vaccination Program launched
A National Livestock Vaccination Program has been launched as livestock production in Kenya is always
June 22, 2020
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NEMA nabs 2 with plastic bags
Two people were arrested in Syokimau, Machakos with 1.7 million clear plastic and 65,000 black
June 22, 2020
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Making sweet potato silage
Sweet potato silage is not common because it is largely unknown. Just like silage made
June 21, 2020
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WFP boosting bee keeping in 11 counties
By Philip Looniyo The landscape of Garissa County, North eastern Kenya, is mostly arid, desert
June 20, 2020
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Kshs. 34M irrigation project set to commence in Nyeri
The Ksh. 34M Thiha /Sagana Irrigation Scheme project in Nyeri County is set to begin
June 20, 2020
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Serikali yatenga bilioni 16 kujenga kituo mahiri cha usimamizi wa mazao ya nafaka
Katibu Mkuu wa Kilimo Bw. Gerald Kusaya leo (19/06/2020) amesaini mkataba wa ujenzi wa kituo
June 19, 2020
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Forests are critical for promoting pollination in agriculture and biodiversity,says FAO report
Forests and trees are critical for promoting pollination by bees, butterflies and other animals, and
June 19, 2020
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KEBS bans sale and consumption of Rumate feed supplement
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has suspended the sale and distribution of Rumate animal
June 19, 2020
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Ammonia poisoning in chicken
Ammonia- This is an invisible, water-soluble, colourless alkaline gas with a very distinct odour. It
June 19, 2020
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Agriculture CEC faces possible impeachment
The CEC Agriculture Bungoma County, Mathews Chirasa Mukanda is facing possible impeachment after a notice
June 18, 2020
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World Food Programme boosts extension services in Turkana
The World Food Programme (WFP) has donated eight motorcycles and ten hand-held tractors to Turkana
June 18, 2020
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Turkana County invests in cold chain stores
Turkana County Government has completed building a cold chain store at Lokichar in Turkana South
June 18, 2020
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Food lovers – let’s talk
By FAO Every year, June 18 marks Sustainable Gastronomy Day. This begs the questions: 1)
June 17, 2020
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Urea poisoning in cattle
Emurua-Dikir MP Johana Ng’eno has been in the news after losing his 22 pedigree cattle
June 16, 2020
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Nakuru County launches sheep breed improvement project
The Nakuru County Government has launched a programme to help improve sheep breeds in the
June 15, 2020
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Locusts – latest report
A second-generation of immature swarms have now started to form in northwest Kenya according to the latest
June 15, 2020
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No tea fertilizer this year – KTDA
The Kenya Tea Development Agency Management Services (KTDA MS) – a fully-owned subsidiary of KTDA
June 15, 2020
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Bush meat seized in Garissa
Four suspects were arrested in Ijara area of Garissa County for illegal possession of bush
June 15, 2020
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Fisheries management works, so it’s time to apply it more broadly
Worldwide per capita fish consumption has reached a new record of 20.5 kilograms per year
June 14, 2020
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Mp loses 22 Holstein Friesian cattle
Emurua-Dikir MP Johanna Ngeno has lost 22 Holstein Friesian cattle. This happened after they were
June 14, 2020
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European Union to feed 80,000 people in informal settlements
The European Union Ambassador for Kenya, Simon Mordue has signed a €5 Million grant, in
June 12, 2020
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ASK Nairobi International Trade Fair suspended
The Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) which organizes agricultural shows countrywide has said that the
June 12, 2020
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Sweet potato refuse becomes a valuable resource
Small-scale sweetpotato farmers in Uganda have adopted innovative technologies that not only improve dairy and
June 12, 2020
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Global food markets still brace for uncertainty in 2020/21 because of COVID-19 says FAO
Food markets will face many more months of uncertainty due to COVID-19, but the agri-food
June 11, 2020
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Highlights of budget allocations in the agriculture sector
Kshs. 3.4 billion was allocated for expanded community household irrigation while Kshs. 3 billion was
June 11, 2020
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