
RCMRD reveals fragile wetland ecosystems struggle against human hubs of activity
The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) has recently conducted assessments of

KTDA accuses the government of interferring in tea matters
By Kimuri Mwangi Agriculture PS Dr Paul Rono has been accused of meddling in the

Concern as the Kenyan horticulture industry faces international market share reduction
By Kimuri Mwangi The horticulture industry in Kenya is facing a reduction in the international

Africa’s Pastoral Livestock Marketing & Development Platform Launched
By Suleiman Mbatiah A transformative initiative aimed at reshaping pastoral market ecosystems across Africa is

Alice Ruhweza appointed as next AGRA President
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has announced the appointment of Alice

African Union’s Extraordinary Summit adopts 10-Year CAADP Strategy and Action Plan to advance agricultural transformation and food systems in Africa
Ministers of Agriculture from the AU’s 55-member states, held a three-day Extraordinary Summit of the

Motorcycles for extension officers
Nyeri county has added a fleet of motorcycles for agricultural extension officers to strengthen the

African countries urged to collaborate to build resilient food systems
President William Ruto has called on African countries to implement common strategies to build resilient

Meet the lady incharge of selling your coffee
By Kimuri Mwangi The coffee subsector in Kenya is in the middle of reforms that

Makueni Launches a Horticultural Aggregation Center and Packhouse
Makueni County has taken a monumental step towards transforming its agricultural sector with the official

Climate Warriors: How Farmers Are Protecting Biodiversity Through Seed Saving and Exchange
By Suleiman Mbatiah In the sunlit, dusty town of Kikopey, near the sparkling shores of

EAC experts to tackle new and emerging pest threats of bananas together
By Kimuri Mwangi Banana is one of the crops critical to food security in the

Ethiopia to start importation of fresh Rosemary and Tarragon to USA
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) at the United States Department of Agriculture

Tanzania Fertilizer Company tasked to distribute subsidized fertilizer
The Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture in charge of Crops and Food

Fishermen receive fish cages
More than 180 fishermen from the Ngeri Bay Fishing Community in Suba South in Homa

Biochar initiative to support Zambia smallholder farmers
By Kimuri Mwangi Solidaridad, Kvuno, Planboo, and the Cotton Development Trust have announced a strategic

Low interest rates, reforms spur high loans uptake by coffee farmers
By Kimuri Mwangi Low interest rates and improved governance disbursement systems have encouraged coffee farmers

Scholars urged to take lead in Biotech and GMO education
By Kimuri Mwangi Scientists have been challenged to take charge and conduct more civic education

KTDA announces record Kshs 1.04 B divinded payout
KTDA Holdings has today announced a dividend of Ksh.1,042,960,800 the highest in the history of its operations.

GMO experts receive Doctors’ Award for Public Outreach
By Kimuri Mwangi Kenyan Doctors have lauded the research, innovation and outreach being undertaken by

Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa (HoCEA) Established to Address Regional Challenges
The Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa (HoCEA) has been established with the aim of addressing

Farmers urged to embrace the warehouse receipt system.
Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim has called on farmers in the county to

Zambia cotton farmers to benefit from extension manual
By Kimuri Mwangi Cotton farmers in Zambia are set to benefit from a Harmonized Cotton

Jude Chesire elected International Sugar Organization Chairman
The Acting CEO of the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB), Jude Chesire, has been elected the

Clergy embrace GMO technology
By Kimuri Mwangi The Clergy have come out in support of GMO food after the

The Sugar Act, 2024 commences
The Sugar Act, 2024 assented by the President on 1st November 2024 started working on

The HK Coffee Market Summary
By Henry Kinyua Welcome to This Week’s Edition of the HK Coffee Market Summary: Sale

Trans Nzoia Developing 2023-2027 County Nutrition Action Plan.
The Trans Nzoia County Department of Health, under the nutrition unit, is preparing a County

Decreased production and weak cooperative governance among challenges facing the coffee sector in Kenya
By Kimuri Mwangi Decreased production and weak governance in cooperative societies are among the major

How Continental Platform Is Addressing Gender-Based Barriers In Livestock Trade
By Suleiman Mbatiah African women in the livestock trade subsector continue to face significant gender-based