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Wetang’ula emphasised the need for integrity and accountability in cooperatives, noting that the survival and growth of these societies depend on elim...
Ants may be tiny, but by working together, they can build complex societies and solve many problems. They might even teach humans a thing or two.
The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed that the new pricing was informed by recent trends in the sugar market, especially the average ex-factory sugar...
The board, in a directive dated July 11, ordered the closure of milling operations for three months, citing a shortage of mature cane.
Around 14,700 to 5,500 years ago, much of Africa experienced wetter conditions – a time referred to as the African Humid Period.
Many farmers described the factory as a vital lifeline, especially now that traditional markets such as Mombasa have become saturated.
The affected factories include Mumias, Butali, and West Kenya in Kakamega County, Nzoia and Naitiri in Bungoma, as well as Busia Sugar Industry and Ol...
The unusual urban farm has drawn both admiration for its creativity and concern over its impact on road visibility, igniting a lively debate within th...
Karembo Kahindi, a local farmer from Ganze Sub-County, is among many whose lives have significantly improved since she began growing chillies.
Silk and satin pillowcases are especially popular for their soft, luxurious feel and ability to reduce skin creasing and hair damage.
The researchers draw parallels to the overuse of antibiotics in livestock, which led to resistant bacteria, suggesting that a similar public health cr...
Senator Cheruiyot had said the continued VAT charge on transporting sugarcane to factories was unfair and called for equal treatment.
Agriculture and Food Authority Director-General Bruno Linyiru said the move follows pressure from over 8,500 rice farmers in Kirinyaga and neighbourin...
The county government has implemented 18 projects across various sub-counties. These initiatives target irrigation development, water supply systems,...
The programme aims to create at least 150,000 jobs across these regions through training, mentorship, and access to aquaculture markets.
The Auditor General, Nancy Gathungu, has flagged the write-off of Sh12.4 billion in sugar loans as a major blow to the Commodities Fund.
There are between 25 million and 40 million Fulani people across 17 African countries, from the Atlantic shores of Senegal and Mauritania to Sudan.
Goat milk is also whiter than cow’s milk because goats do a better job of converting the carotene they consume into vitamin A.
While these chemicals ensure watermelons look perfect and remain viable for sale, concerns have been raised about their impact on health and the envir...
Authorities have assured farmers that the fertiliser will be distributed efficiently, reaching key agricultural regions before the rains set in.
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 Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) has increased surveillance efforts to monitor the movement of banana seedlings and ensure farmers...
According to Hassan, farmers need not worry about losses since grass is non-perishable and can be stored for extended periods with proper storage faci...
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 new prices were effective on Monday, February 10, 2025, as announced by Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Rono.
For instance, coconut leaves are woven into mats and baskets, the husks provide fuel and the nutritious flesh and water are dietary staples.
This follows the validation of several proposals from farmer cooperatives by the National Project Coordination Unit (NPCU).
The Kenya Tea Growers Association (KTGA), led by its Chairperson Silas Njibwakale, described the invasions as criminal acts that threaten private inve...
