Swedfund invests to strengthen resilient and sustainable food systems across Africa
Swedfund is investing USD 15 million in Phatisa Food Fund 3, which focuses on established companies across the food value chain in multiple African markets….
Kenya’s Research-to-Commercialization Programme helps universities mobilize $4.68M and create over 400 Jobs
By Zablon Oyugi Nairobi, Kenya, February 5th 2026: A major programme designed to transform how Kenyan research reaches the market has demonstrated that systemic institutional reform…
Government to release Ksh1bn to settle part of sugar workers’ dues
By Sandra Neddy Sugarcane farmers in Kenya can now breathe a sigh of relief after the government pledged to release KSh1 billion within the next…
Government to buy all paddy and milled rice, pay farmers in 30 days
By Sandra Neddy Rice farmers across Kenya are set to benefit from improved market certainty after the government pledged to purchase all paddy and milled…
Finance Bill 2026 reforms to unlock VAT billions for agricultural exporters — Kagwe
By Zablon Oyugi Kenya’s agricultural exporters are set for a major financial boost following the unveiling of wide-ranging tax and regulatory reforms under the proposed…
Women in Conservation to take center stage at The Global Conservation Tech and Drone Forum 2026
by Zablon Oyugi Nairobi, Kenya, 21 January 2026: The Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum (GCTDF 2026) has announced the inclusion of the Women in Conservation…
Kenya’s finest coffees shine at Nairobi Taste of Harvest 2026
By Sandra Neddy Kenyan coffee farmers are celebrating a major quality milestone after Kenyan coffee emerged top at the recently concluded Taste of Harvest Coffee…
Kenya ships its most popular mango to the UK ahead of the festive season
Kenya has shipped its first-ever consignment of the Apple mango variety to the United Kingdom (UK). The consignment confirms that Kenya has implemented phytosanitary measures…
The drought is here, and only technology, foresight, and policy will save us
By Nelson Maina, Communications Manager at Elgon Kenya Kenya is walking—quietly and dangerously—into one of the most severe agricultural crises in recent memory. Recently, the Government flagged 22…
Kenya to Host Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum in March 2026
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is proud to confirm its role as the official conservation partner for the Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum (GCTDF 2026),…
Komboka becomes first Kenyan rice variety listed in COMESA seed directory
By Zablon Oyugi What started as a Kenyan breeding success is now poised to transform rice production across Eastern and Southern Africa, with Komboka becoming…
Rice milling machine market to surpass USD 1.8 billion by 2034 – Report
The global rice milling machine market is expanding steadily as rising rice consumption and the need for efficient grain processing technologies drive modernization across milling…
The Market Is There – But Do We Have Coffee?
Kenya’s coffee story has always been a paradox. The country produces some of the most sought-after coffees in the world, yet national production continues to…
Mozambican farmers see potential in GM maize
After one of the strongest El Niño seasons on record brought severe drought and widespread crop failure to Mozambique last year, farmers are finding renewed…
KALRO Mwea unveils four new climate-smart rice varieties to boost farmers’ yields
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)–ICRC Mwea Centre has launched four new climate-smart, high-yielding rice varieties in a major step toward improving productivity…