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Government targets 30% rise in household incomes by 2028 through Adoption of modern technology

By Zablon Oyugi The government is set to boost Kenya’s national milk chilling capacity by 475,000 litres per day as part of a wider effort…

KALRO trains 195 ward coffee champions in an effort to revitalize Kenya’s coffee sector

By Zablon Oyugi The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), through its Coffee Research Institute (CRI), has kicked off a 13-day intensive training program…

Kenya Seeks Direct Entry to U.S. Agricultural Market to Boost Farmer Earnings

Kenya is pushing to gain direct access to the U.S. market for its agricultural exports, bypassing middlemen and cutting down on compliance barriers. The effort…

Over 3,000 traditional African vegetable seeds secured in global repository, Norway

By Benson Ltamely African farmers can now rest assured of a continuous supply of seeds for opportunity crops like amaranth, jute mallow, Bambara groundnut, African…

Makueni Farmers to benefit from new livestock vaccine partnership with KEVEVAPI

The Makueni County government has entered into a strategic partnership with the Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (KEVEVAPI), aimed at strengthening livestock health and driving…

First ever large-scale climate funding targets low-emission, climate-resilient dairy systems in East Africa

By Zablon Oyugi A landmark six-year programme to build a climate-resilient and low-emission dairy sector is now underway across East Africa. The Dairy Interventions for…

New partnership aims to unlock livelihoods for Kenya’s youth in the livestock sector

A recently launched five-year initiative seeks to create dignified and fulfilling employment opportunities for young people living in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), through…

Government to open Nairobi Coffee Exchange to buyers worldwide

Coffee farmers across the country are set to benefit from better prices, faster payments and direct access to international buyers following plans to hold Kenya’s…

Dairy farmers to earn more for high-quality milk, says CS Kagwe

By Benson Ltamely Dairy farmers who produce high quality milk are poised to earn premium payments from their milk sales after Agriculture and Livestock Development…

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

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

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…