africa agriculture Stories
Africa, unlike many regions, is not anchored to legacy power. It has little institutional interest in defending the old order.
Despite this, many smallholder women farmers are still seen as farmers’ wives, rather than farmers in their own right, and don’t get the support they...
Kagwe told the court that the country’s annual rice demand stands at about 1.3 million metric tonnes (MT), while domestic production accounts for only...
The new irrigation systems source water from boreholes, underground springs, dams, and water pans—bringing much-needed relief to communities where gro...
Policy experts and international organisations often urge governments to invest in geological mapping to attract more investment and maximise the bene...
Moses Vilakati said issues such as climate shocks, food price volatility, and disrupted value chains are testing the resilience of systems and the res...
Kagwe stressed that effective food safety in the region cannot be achieved without a unified regulatory framework.
Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu said her review revealed cases where payments were made without proper documentation, as well as instances where the sa...
The study showed that the potato originated from an ancient hybridization event between the tomato plant and a potato-like plant about 9 million years...
Students will be required to engage in hands-on farming activities, with over 1,200 trainers deployed to guide the implementation of the programme in...
The Ministry cited the company’s involvement in trade irregularities that have negatively affected Kenya’s tea exports to the Iranian market.
Despite increased local production, Kenya still relies heavily on imports, bringing in 937,098 tonnes of rice worth Sh54.7 billion in 2023 compared to...
Although over 8,500 rice farmers in Kirinyaga and surrounding counties had urged the government to support local production before opening up to more...
In 2024, an estimated 306.5 million people across the continent faced hunger, representing 20.2 per cent of Africa’s population—an increase from 267.3...
The funds raised should be used to roll out digital extension services, endorse indigenous knowledge, and advocate for inclusive and gender-responsive...
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said Kenya was already earning continental recognition for its vaccine exports an...
The development marks a significant milestone for Kenya’s miraa sector, which has been seeking to diversify its export markets and reduce reliance on...
According to Authority, the law applies not only to Kenyan-grown macadamia but also to produce originating from other countries.
The ministers insist that without adequate funding, Africa will remain vulnerable to food shortages, environmental stress, and economic instability.
Around 14,700 to 5,500 years ago, much of Africa experienced wetter conditions – a time referred to as the African Humid Period.
Kagwe revealed that Kenya is facing severe shortages of key commodities such as rice, wheat, palm oil, cotton, and yellow maize, and urged the private...
Their dreams of transforming agriculture through solar-powered water pumps have been shattered by ongoing anxiety and uncertainty caused by recurring...
In a statement, Kagwe said the depot was attacked and vandalised when peaceful demonstrations were hijacked by criminals in Maua, Meru County, on Wedn...
Much of the continent's cropland growth during the period under review was driven by increases in staple crops, such as maize, rice and wheat, particu...
Among those banned are some of the world’s most controversial and toxic chemicals, such as 2,4,5-T, a herbicide long associated with severe environmen...
The legislators have expressed serious concerns over transparency and demand a full account of the leasing process to ensure that the interests of far...
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Senator Mutahi Kagwe said the consignment will be sold at a subsidised rate of Sh4,250 per 90-kilogramme bag and distrib...
Ronoh directed all millers to pay farmers without delay, stressing the importance of honouring the new price to protect the livelihoods of farmers in...
