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Kenya’s fintech firm recognised for bridging counry’s agricultural financing gap

Avenews, an Agri-trade fintech company transforming Kenya’s agricultural sector, has been recognized as the Leading Fintech in Agri Trade Financing The award celebrates Avenews’ pivotal role…

Farmer nets Ksh700,000 as Ruto buys 720kg Boran bull at Nairobi trade fair

A farmer walked away with Ksh700,000 after selling a 720-kilogram Boran bull to President William Ruto during the live auction at the Nairobi International Trade…

New report exposes the cruel reality of commercial wildlife farming in Kenya

A ground-breaking report released today by World Animal Protection unveils the alarming inhumane treatment of wild animals trapped in commercial wildlife farming in Kenya. The…

GLOBALG.A.P. Tourstop 2025 Kicks Off in Nairobi to Drive Africa’s Agri-Food Trade

By Zablon Oyugi The GLOBALG.A.P. Tourstop 2025 officially opened on Tuesday in Nairobi, bringing together key stakeholders from across the agri-food value chain to champion…

Kenya Dairy Board and ILRI sign MoU to Strengthen Dairy Systems from ‘Farm to Glass’

By Zablon Oyugi The Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at…

From the Ground Up: Youth and Women Driving Climate Leadership in Tanzania

Where policy lags, youth and women are stepping in to lead Tanzania’s climate response. According to Climate KIC, grassroots organisations are filling the gaps by…

Timely weather and climate updates improve maize and wheat yields in Ethiopia, study finds

By Benson Ltamely Maize and wheat production in Ethiopia surged by 27 per cent and 17 per cent respectively when farmers had access to Weather…

Smarter skies: How Tanzanian innovators are using AI for climate action

Tanzania’s smallholder farmers, long reliant on ancestral weather cues, are facing unprecedented climate unpredictability. William Karatibu, a bean and maize grower, recalls interpreting ant trails,…

FAO project to empower over 2,000 youth in livestock feed production in Makueni

By Benson Ltamely More than 2,000 youth across Makueni County are poised to benefit from a five-year project that aims to improve livestock feed production…

Researchers push for region-tailored vaccines to tackle African Swine Fever

by Zablon Oyugi An international team of scientists has found that a promising African swine fever (ASF) vaccine can protect pigs against some strains of…

Gut Health: The Hidden Key to Profitable Poultry Farming

By Sandra Neddy For most farmers, feed is like gold dust. Every scoop poured into the feeder is an investment—a hope that tomorrow’s chickens will…

Training highlights role of gut health in boosting poultry productivity

Farmers and millers were urged to invest in poultry gut health during a training hosted by Essential Drugs Limited and Biochem, with experts stressing the…

Kenya unveils late blight-resistant potato, offering farmers new hope

By Shelmith Nelima Potato farmers in Kenya may soon breathe a sigh of relief as the Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), in partnership…

Seedball technology reviving Kenyan forests and farms

Tiny black balls of seed and dust are bringing new life to Kenya’s forests and farms. Seedball technology offers a cheap, low-maintenance way to restore…

UoN launches agri-innovation centre to bridge gap between theory and practice

Agriculture students at the University of Nairobi will now move beyond textbooks into real-world farming, thanks to the new technology and innovation centre launched recently…