Kenya launches youth-led aquaculture drive to bridge 450,000-tonne fish deficit
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, Italy partner to build coffee training centre in sector revival push
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…
New FAO handbook empowers veterinary services to manage animal health emergencies
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…
Ruto signs Coffee Act, 2023, shifting key industry roles to Coffee Board of Kenya
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….
Kagwe launches sunflower–soybean drive to cut Sh145 billion edible oil import bill
By Zablon Oyugi Kenya has stepped up efforts to reduce its heavy reliance on imported edible oils with the launch of a new initiative aimed…
Fruit trees offer new pathway for climate action and farmer incomes in Kenya – study
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 farmers urge gender equality focus to boost food security
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 eyes major livestock export deal with Algeria ahead of Eid al-Adha
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 count KSh1bn losses as Iran-Israel war disrupts Middle East trade
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…
Kenya shifts to soil-health-centered agricultural transformation
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,…
Kenyan avocado exporters set for seamless peak season with Maersk’s Cold Chain Logistics
Maersk Kenya today announced a series of strategic initiatives designed to support the country’s vital avocado export industry as it prepares for the upcoming peak…
AABNet and partners launch landmark guide on the conservation of African livestock genetic resources
By Zablon Oyugi Africa’s rich livestock genetic resources hold untapped potential to drive productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable development, according to a new open-access reference, African…
Scientists show olive-derived compound restores control of insecticide-resistant cabbage stem flea beetle
In simulated field experiments, plants sprayed with a mixture of SYN-A and lambda-cyhalothrin increased cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) mortality from 20% to 75% and…
KALRO launches digital soil fertility mapping in Murang’a ahead of countywide rollout
By Zablon Oyugi The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), in collaboration with the Murang’a County Government, has launched a training programme for County…
Kenya to host the 2026 annual meeting of the World Farmers’ Organization
By Sandra Neddy Kenya is set to host the 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Farmers’ Organization (WFO) from 8 to 11 June 2026, marking…