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Kenya launches KES1trillion national Agri-Food Systems Investments Plan (2026-2030) as 3rd FINAS summit kicks off in Nairobi

By Zablon Oyugi The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in Kenya, has today launched a landmark KES 1.081 trillion Kenya National Agri-food Systems Investment…

Global agricultural leaders convene in Nairobi for high-level DialogueNEXT event on African agriculture

World Food Prize Foundation unites policy makers and innovators, tracing Dr. Norman Borlaug’s legacy to the continent he called “the last frontier” Nairobi, Kenya –…

Sidai Africa appoints Muraga Kinoti as general manager

The Board of Directors of Sidai Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Muraga T Kinoti as General Manager, effective June 2026. With over…

Government steps up coffee revival drive as Kenya targets tripling output and boosting farmer earnings

By Zablon Oyugi Kenya has intensified efforts to reclaim its position as a global coffee powerhouse following the launch of the Coffee Revitalization Programme presided…

Government targets sugar mills as new source of electricity and biofuel

By Zablon Oyugi Kenya is accelerating efforts to transform its sugar industry into a key contributor to the country’s energy sector, with the government promoting…

Kenya intensifies search for new coffee markets as production target set at 150,000 tonnes by 2028

By Zablon Oyugi Kenya is intensifying efforts to secure new markets for its coffee as the government targets production of 150,000 metric tonnes by 2028,…

Weatherman warns of possible El Niño event in 2026, signals elevated flood risk later in the year

The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has warned that the anticipated development of El Niño conditions in 2026 could significantly influence weather patterns across the country,…

Bioline and Biolevel partner to help Kenyan farmers get more from every bag of fertiliser

By Zablon Oyugi What happens in a narrow strip of water thousands of kilometres away can determine how much a farmer in Eldoret spends on…

Kenya targets new markets as floriculture sector shows strong resilience amid global challenges

In summary The exhibition underscores Kenya’s ambition to expand its global flower footprint despite rising production and trade challenges. Held in Nairobi, the gathering highlights…

New tomato varieties could accelerate greenhouse robotic automation

A new initiative is exploring how tomato varieties can support robotic crop work in high-tech greenhouses, including harvesting and other labor-intensive activities. The effort aims…

Kenya’s flower sector pushes for policy relief as global disruptions raise costs

Kenya’s floriculture industry remains one of the country’s strongest export success stories, but rising freight costs, fuel pressures, delayed VAT refunds and global supply disruptions…

Addressing pesticide resistance across Africa, a success story from West Africa

In parts of West Africa, cotton farmers have started to notice something worrying; products that used to work well against pests are becoming less reliable….

Kenya’s flower industry rides on quality, compliance and market access

As Kenya prepares for IFTEX 2026, industry stakeholders say the flower sector remains one of the country’s strongest export earners, supported by quality production, expanding…

Government launches crackdown on milk hawking across the country

The government has launched a nationwide crackdown on milk hawking, warning that the unregulated sale of raw milk poses serious health risks to consumers and…

Kenya vaccinates 10 million livestock in push for modern farming and food security

Kenya has vaccinated more than 10 million livestock in a nationwide campaign aimed at curbing animal diseases and accelerating the country’s shift toward modern, commercially…