Agriculture Stories
The continent’s negotiators must push for governments, investors and development partners to invest in African nature-based solutions. Most importantl...
African countries whose agriculture is less productive, with generally lower or poor crop yields, may not benefit as much in the short term from open...
If we use high-yielding seed cultivars, fertilisers and agrochemicals to control diseases, we can then farm a relatively smaller area and rely on ampl...
Forest ecosystems such as the Congo Basin, the Guinean forests and Africa’s dryland forests are disappearing rapidly.
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe warns fake seed dealers face arrests and possible treason charges as new KEPHIS lab boosts farmer protection.
Africa is home to some of the world’s most innovative community-led and nature-based climate adaptation strategies, yet they remain underfunded. South...
Once a humble snack enjoyed alongside sweet Somali tea, Kac Kac has found new life in bakeries, cafes, and social media feeds worldwide.
CS Mutua disclosed that after discussions between the Ministry of Agriculture, the Kenya Sugar Board, and the National Treasury, an MoU was signed on...
Taita Taveta officials told the court that the project would deprive residents of a key county asset used as a breeding centre for superior beef and g...
The proposed law divides the fund into three components to shield the economy from revenue shocks, finance strategic projects and secure resources for...
Among the key Bills slated for discussion is the County Governments Laws (Amendment) Bill, sponsored by Garissa Senator Abdul Haji, which seeks to tig...
CS Kagwe emphasised that achieving food security depends on research, data, and science-based farming practices.
Findings by the Food and Agriculture Organisation reveal a growing disconnect between youth and one of the most important employment sectors, especial...
CBK in its latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting slashed the base lending rate for the eighth consecutive time to 9.25 per cent, from the highs of...
Ahead of World Food Day, marked annually on October 16, their stories reflect a global movement toward healthier, more equitable agrifood systems.
Mango exporters have been reminded that consignment mixing with avocado for sea shipment is not allowed under Section 20 (5) of the Crops (Horticultur...
The museum was developed with INTERPOL and several technical and financial partners to serve as a reference tool for prevention, awareness, and cooper...
In the rush to transform African agriculture for global markets, it is important to consider what is left behind or thrown away. Food waste is not jus...
Matungulu MP Stephen Mule warned that taxpayers could end up paying more than Sh97 billion—over twice the original amount borrowed for the project.
Located on the border of Kilifi and Tana River counties, the project is one of Kenya’s largest attempts to boost local food production through irrigat...
The scale of the AI gap is stark. Africa holds less than 1 per cent of global data centre capacity. Data centres are the engines that drive AI. This m...
The MPs said the agency has, for years, overlooked ethnic diversity and neglected the inclusion of People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs), raising qu...
The High Court in Mombasa ruled that AFA must not award the 250,000-tonne rice quota to any private party outside the lawful tender process.
By securing farmland and supporting commercial-scale agriculture, MPs and the Agriculture Ministry hope to reverse the decline in productivity and str...
Overall aquaculture output increased by five per cent in 2024, reaching 33,423 tonnes compared to 31,767 tonnes in 2023.
In an effort to avert this looming crisis, farmers are adopting a unique approach that combines modern agricultural techniques with traditional practi...
The country’s coffee reached key global markets, including Belgium, the USA, Germany, South Korea, and Sweden, demonstrating Kenya’s strategic presenc...
According to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), total flower exports fell by 12 per cent from 116,273 tonnes in 2024, translating to a Sh72.1 b...
Visitors flock to the celebration from Europe, America, Tanzania, Somalia, the Saudi Arabian Peninsula, and numerous towns, villages, and islands alon...
Speaking during the opening of the 2025 A.S.K. Central Kenya National Show at Kabiruini Showgrounds in Nyeri, Kagwe attributed the bumper harvest to t...
