Farmers Stories

Farmers in Isiolo, Garissa, seven other counties to receive Sh6.3 billion USAID grant
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The five-year programme aims to tackle food insecurity and enhance agribusiness in some of Kenya's most vulnerable regions.

Agriculture CS nominee Kagwe advocates for mandatory livestock insurance for farmers
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 14, 2025

Kagwe pointed out the need to address these cultural challenges while promoting practical solutions like insurance to provide financial safety nets fo...

Kagwe: Farmers have the final say on livestock vaccination
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 14, 2025

He highlighted the importance of farmers' freedom to make their own choices regarding vaccination, saying, "The cow belongs to an individual, not the...

Turkana farmers in Loima to benefit from Sh39.5 million irrigation project
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 14, 2025

The project includes the construction of two canal linings, a water conveyor system, and a storage facility, all aimed at boosting food security in Tu...

Kindiki leads talks to expand markets for Kenyan tea exports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 08, 2025

The discussions in Karen aimed to ensure that these positive trends are sustained while addressing challenges in the industry to further enhance the c...

Kilifi farmers reap rewards from community-driven goat farming project
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 07, 2025

Each of the beneficiaries received six goats, with the initiative recording 70 new births so far.

Bill seeks to create fund to secure 20 per cent minimum returns for Kenyan farmers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

The Bill specifies that minimum returns would apply only to agricultural produce largely consumed locally.

Garissa farmers turn to beekeeping as a climate-resilient livelihood
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 28, 2024

With initiatives like these, Garissa’s farmers are not only securing their livelihoods but also contributing to environmental conservation and economi...

Government bans wheat imports to protect local farmers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

The government aims to encourage increased wheat production and shield farmers from exploitation.

UN peacekeepers guard Congolese farmers working their fields
Reuters  |  Dec 21, 2024

The operation to guard farmers who grow corn, beans, potatoes and manioc is known as "Secure Harvest" and it aims to allow them to work freely during...

State releases 7.5 million bags of fertiliser ahead of 2025 planting season
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

The fertiliser subsidy programme, launched by President William Ruto's administration, has attempted to ease the financial burden on farmers.

President Ruto rebukes vaccine critics again, insists on benefits for farmers
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 17, 2024

Ruto explained that the campaign was critical for controlling livestock diseases and boosting the country's ability to export leather and other livest...

SUPKEM calls for empowerment of Garissa farmers to combat poverty, promote peace
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 13, 2024

The SUPKEM Garissa branch officials highlighted the lack of farm inputs and minimal farmer's participation in budget making.

Blow to tea farmers as Cargill exits Mombasa Tea Auction after 40 years of dominance
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 02, 2024

The multinational company announced that it is shifting its focus to the origination and trading of wheat, maize, barley, and soybean.

Garissa learners gain skills in climate-smart agriculture initiative set to combat food insecurity
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 01, 2024

At Yathrib Primary School, a UK-Tech Hub-funded project is equipping students with modern agricultural skills while enhancing the school feeding progr...

Farmers boost milk output by 13 per cent with prices relatively stable
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

Local milk production continues to fall short of national demand, with Kenya still relying on milk imports from neighbouring countries.

Tough times ahead: Proposed tough agriculture laws worry Kenyan farmers
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 26, 2024

One of the most contentious proposals is the Livestock Bill, which, if passed, will require all livestock to be registered and labelled with detailed...

State appoints taskforce to address Kenya’s tea crisis amid unsold stockpile
Amina Wako  |  Nov 23, 2024

The crisis has left an estimated 100 million kilos of black tea unsold from last year, putting financial strain on Kenya’s 800,000 tea farmers.

Kilifi livestock farmers in struggle amid lack of veterinary services
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 15, 2024

Over 2,500 animals, including cattle, goats, and sheep, were treated in the Chonyi area alone, with more than 100 farmers benefiting from the programm...

Garissa farmers embark on project to protect riverbanks from floods erosion
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 12, 2024

The farmers have been losing crops due to the overflow of river water during the rainy seasons.

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