Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe Stories
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...
We found that erratic rainfall, rising temperatures and conflict have significantly constrained Somalia’s agricultural and livestock export performanc...
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe on Friday said the lease deal covers Nzoia, Chemelil, Sony, and Muhoroni sugar co...
Vendors were introduced to key features such as system login, dashboard navigation and vendor workflow management.
The Musyimi taskforce recommended the formulation of a policy framework to deal with religious extremism, sects and cults to ensure transparent and re...
The FAO emphasises the need for continued surveys and control measures to prevent further development of the outbreaks.
This latest move marks a de-escalation of tensions after what had initially appeared to be a brewing trade row among the SADC partners.
The Federation of Public Transport Sector, which brings together all associations within the industry, has blamed the lack of a national transport mas...
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...
The judges on Friday emphasised that the 191 charges stem from the same facts and form a single transaction, making them permissible under the law.
The E-GP system, launched on Monday, is designed to automate and streamline public procurement processes. It enables government agencies to handle pro...
Our research found that both engineered wetlands (wetlands created by humans) and pilot-scaled gravity filters (a filter that uses gravity to draw wat...
According to the government, the blending process made the fertiliser usable and ensured more farmers benefitted while promoting soil health sustainab...
The system will monitor products from farm to market, ensuring compliance with global standards and improving Kenya’s reputation in international mark...
The move aims to stabilise ‘unga’ prices while easing pressure on the limited maize grain stocks in the country.
Unlike in many other cultures where fruit is reserved for dessert, Somalis eat bananas alongside their main course, allowing the soft sweetness to con...
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...
The suspension comes at a time when MPs have raised concerns over a "secretive" plan to upgrade Bomas of Kenya into a modern conference centre, questi...
