Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe Stories
The FAO emphasises the need for continued surveys and control measures to prevent further development of the outbreaks.
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 E-GP system, launched on Monday, is designed to automate and streamline public procurement processes. It enables government agencies to handle pro...
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...
Authorities have assured farmers that the fertiliser will be distributed efficiently, reaching key agricultural regions before the rains set in.
So far, at least 2.6 million bags have been distributed for planting ahead of the long rain season, and Kagwe assured farmers that they would have eno...
Amudavi emphasised that Kenya is one of the top six African countries, out of the ten, that have expanded their land acreage dedicated to organic agri...
The findings come against the backdrop of concerns over the ability of current agricultural production to meet current and future food demand as the p...
The destruction of the expired fertilizer is expected to take place under the supervision of KEBS, with environmental and safety measures in place.
The CS said tea hawkers and unscrupulous traders bring in substandard tea, which affects the overall quality of the final product at auction.
The Ministry of Agriculture is expected to present concrete measures in the coming weeks on how it plans to support livestock farmers and enhance the...
The native Lamu donkey is an integral part of the Lamu Old Town’s culture and heritage.
Embracing fitness as a Muslim woman comes with unique challenges, but having the right approach, it is achievable.
The government had set new prices after negotiations, with Grade 1 miraa expected to sell at Sh1,300 per kilogram, Grade 2 at Sh700 and Allele at Sh1,...
New measures include mandatory inspections at customs points and strict enforcement against poor-quality nuts being reintroduced into the market.
By amplifying the voices of the marginalised and showcasing the positive portrayal of Somalis worldwide, the platform challenges prevailing stereotype...
The PS further told the committee that the department had been allocated Sh3.54 billion for the Financial Year 2025-2026 against its requirement of Sh...
Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi questioned the distribution of maize driers, urging the ministry to prioritise high maize-producing regions.
