Kenya has unveiled an ambitious strategy to reposition its sugar sector as a diversified bio-economy and renewable energy hub, marking a significant shift from traditional…
By Zablon Oyugi Heifer International Kenya has launched the Transforming Yield through Feed and Fodder Access in Dairy (TYFFAD) project, a four-year initiative expected to…
Kenya’s tea industry staged a strong recovery in 2025, recording a total marketed value of Ksh218.79 billion, driven by improved export performance, increased production volumes,…
By Zablon Oyugi A new long-term study has found that plant-based compounds derived from herbs such as oregano and rosemary could offer a viable alternative…
By Zablon Oyugi Livestock diseases continue to pose a significant threat to farmers’ livelihoods, food security and public health in Kenya. Diseases such as Foot-and-Mouth,…
The aquaculture consortium (TAC) in Kenya in partnership with the Norwegian Agency for Exchange Cooperation has launched youth-led initiatives aimed at transforming the country’s fisheries…
Kenya has partnered with Italy to establish a coffee training centre at the Coffee Research Institute, in a move aimed at revitalizing the country’s coffee…
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has released a comprehensive new handbook aimed at strengthening the capacity of veterinary services worldwide to prepare for and…
President William Ruto has signed the Coffee Act, 2023 into law, marking a major reform in the governance and regulation of the country’s coffee sector….
Fruit trees commonly grown by smallholder farmers could play a significant role in climate change mitigation while improving livelihoods and food security, according to a…
Women smallholder farmers issued a global call for ensuring their equal access to agricultural technology, finance and markets, saying that unlocking women’s full participation in…
Kenya is preparing to export hundreds of thousands of live sheep to Algeria ahead of the upcoming Eid al-Adha festival, following high-level discussions between officials…
Kenyan meat exporters are counting heavy financial losses following disruptions in trade routes to the Middle East caused by the ongoing conflict involving Iran and…
By Sandra Neddy Thousands of Kenyan farmers could soon benefit from a new government strategy that places soil health at the centre of agricultural transformation,…
