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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.

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.

Fake fertiliser scandal: The big division that let CS Linturi off the hook
Barack Oduor  |  May 13, 2024

A primary observation by the committee that investigated CS Linturi was that he had no power or authority over the production and distribution of fert...

Government to compensate farmers affected by floods
Charity Kilei  |  May 11, 2024

Rono revealed that approximately 33 hectares of land were damaged by the floods. He advised farmers to remain vigilant and cautioned against planting...

Fake fertiliser scandal: Lawyer petitions court to declare CS Linturi unfit for office
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 06, 2024

Lawyer Daniel Wangenye, executive director of the Elimisha Mwananchi Initiative (EMI), accuses CS Linturi of failing to protect farmers from exploitat...

Three suspects nabbed with stolen fertiliser worth Sh1.8 million
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 16, 2024

Their arrest followed an operation initiated to curb the rising theft of fertiliser from government stores.

State orders closure of KEL chemicals factory over substandard fertiliser supply
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 12, 2024

Linturi said the Ministry is committed to utilising all legal provisions to ensure that those engaging in malicious business practices face the full f...

Government to take legal action against manufacturer of 'substandard fertiliser'
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 05, 2024

This announcement comes after tests were carried out by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the findings were shared by Kilimo House.

Senators begin fake fertiliser probe by watching exposé on scandal
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 02, 2024

The state further ordered a probe into the fake fertiliser distribution and for individuals found linked to the scam to be prosecuted.

Culprits in fake fertiliser scandal are enemies of the nation - Mudavadi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2024

Those involved will be thoroughly investigated and punished for puttting food production at risk and derailing Kenya's economic progress, CS says.

NCPB and Kenya Seed outlets to remain open during the Easter holiday
Bashir Mohammed  |  Mar 29, 2024

The government has reiterated its commitment to supplying quality fertiliser and seeds to farmers, dismissing reports of substandard products.

Boost for Wundanyi farmers after launch of grassroots fertiliser programme
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 18, 2024

Governor Andrew Mwadime articulated his commitment to bolstering crop production, emphasising agriculture's pivotal role in combating the enduring fam...

Kenya receives Sh190 million equipment to fight aflatoxins
Ibrahim Omar  |  Feb 02, 2024

The aflatoxin decontamination plants have been installed at NCPB’s depots in Bungoma and Nairobi.

State begins distributing 400,000 tonnes of assorted fertiliser
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 28, 2024

Flagging off the fertilisers in Mombasa, Agriculture PS Paul Ronoh said they will be sold at Sh2,500 per 50kg bag.

NCPB to buy 50kg bulk maize from farmers at Sh2,200
Dennis Tarus  |  Nov 10, 2023

During his address to both Houses of Parliament on Thursday, the President said the government through its interventions had reduced the price of a 2k...

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