Agriculture,Kenya agriculture policy Stories
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe detailed 30-year leases for four state sugar mills and wide-ranging tea reforms targeting Sh100 per kilo by 2027, aiming t...
East African leaders, investors and youth met in Nairobi to back agrifood innovation, as EAC and AGRA use EAYASE-25 to expand finance, markets and pol...
Virginia Ruguru, co-manager of the plant-based advocacy group Thrive Africa, said the movement is not about eliminating meat entirely but about incorp...
Plant-based foods like beans, grains, nuts and seeds are examples of low-emission, nutritious foods that could be farmed. New lab-grown meat or fermen...
The conference brought together policymakers, agri-tech players, researchers and development partners to chart a policy path for digital agriculture,...
Kenyan governors warn of a looming drought and urge urgent grain, livestock and hay reserves as NDMA data shows rising hunger, malnutrition and confli...
Speaking at the launch, Ambassador Jabril said the festival plays an important role in promoting awareness and recognition of Somali culture within Ke...
The directive follows an earlier advisory issued on November 10, cautioning that macadamia harvested within that timeframe will not be cleared for exp...
Kagwe argued that conventional lending models and donor interventions often fail because they do not address the realities farmers face on the ground.
CS Kagwe reminded participants that IGAF is more than a conference; it is a constitutional responsibility designed to reinforce cooperation and positi...
Africa’s agribusiness sector embodies the continent’s untapped potential for structural transformation.
During the discussions, he highlighted that China currently imposes steep tariffs on Kenyan produce, including 8 per cent on non-roasted coffee, 20 pe...
Urban farming trends such as balcony and kitchen gardens have grown rapidly, particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic, as families sought alternative...
Speaking during a high-level meeting with industry stakeholders, including Macadamia Association of Kenya Chairperson Jane Maigua, Kagwe was told that...
Ruto said that over 7.1 million farmers are now registered on the Kenya Integrated Agricultural Management Information System(KIAMIS), up from fewer t...
Farmers explained that most KTDA board members come from the eastern tea-growing regions, and they believe this has a direct impact on decision-making...
CS Kagwe said the company is generating only Sh35 million annually, with occasional spikes to Sh60 million, a trend he warned is far from enough to su...
If enacted, the Bill is expected to provide pastoralist communities with stronger legal safeguards and institutional support, aiming to reduce livesto...
The move comes after the government, through Gazette notice number 14820 of November 15, 2024, classified jute as a scheduled crop to be developed, re...
Improved production practices can reduce the need for antibiotics, while coordinated monitoring and cross-sector collaboration promote their responsib...
The project, which blends sustainable housing, regenerative agriculture and renewable energy, is expected to reshape the economic and social landscape...
The ban had been imposed in December 2017 on the importation of meat, dairy and milk products, fruits and vegetables from South Africa.
Kenya has 55,281 acres dedicated to miraa, with Meru and Embu covering 88.4 per cent of the total. Other notable growing areas include Kirinyaga, Thar...
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.
