Agriculture Stories
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...
Kagwe pledged to work with the National Treasury, Parliament, and other policymakers to raise the sector’s budget allocation to 10 per cent.
West Kenya Sugar Company will invest Sh5.7 billion in Nzoia Sugar, Kibos Sugar and Allied Industries will put in Sh4.5 billion for Chemelil Sugar, Wes...
Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke revealed that the department’s approved budget stands at Sh9.9 billion, split between Sh5.07 billion for recurrent...
The demand is being led by the Route to Food Initiative and supported by other groups such as the Biodiversity and Biosafety Association of Kenya, Ken...
The move that has sparked outrage among legislators and farmers in sugarcane-growing regions.
Linturi accused the ruling party of straying from its founding ideals and engaging in abductions, corruption, excessive taxation and murder.
Kagwe specifically proposed that VAT on agricultural machinery and packaging materials used in agro-processing be zero-rated to promote value addition...
President Ruto, in a gazette notice dated May 12, 2025, revoked the appointments of the board chairpersons at the three sugar companies. Eng John Nyam...
According to Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe, Kenya's improved digital infrastructure now allows international buyers to participate in the coffee auction...
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe on Friday said the lease deal covers Nzoia, Chemelil, Sony, and Muhoroni sugar co...
The FAO emphasises the need for continued surveys and control measures to prevent further development of the outbreaks.
The trade measures include a complete ban on both the export and import of agricultural commodities between Tanzania and the two countries. In Malawi’...
The traders, said numerous licenses were a burden to the traders and were a major obstacle to economic growth.
According to AFA, the move aims to reduce costs for companies operating within these zones, which will no longer be required to pay import levies on n...
According to the government, the blending process made the fertiliser usable and ensured more farmers benefitted while promoting soil health sustainab...
The move aims to stabilise ‘unga’ prices while easing pressure on the limited maize grain stocks in the country.
Many farmers are doubling their fertiliser uptake, anticipating a bumper harvest that could boost food security and reduce the country’s dependence on...
Those facing acute hunger are classified as Phase 3 or higher in the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). Of the 28 million in Congo,...
He stated that the Ministry has declared zero tolerance for False Codling Moth (FCM) and is committed to ensuring 100 per cent compliance with EU regu...
Authorities have assured farmers that the fertiliser will be distributed efficiently, reaching key agricultural regions before the rains set in.
