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…
IITA in partnership to revolutionise banana farming in Africa
By Zablon Oyugi The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has joined forces with Clemson University in a landmark collaboration aimed at transforming banana farming…
Inside government plan to ensure coffee farmers earn at least 50% of crop sales
By Zablon Oyugi The government of Kenya through the State Department for Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) has hatched a plan that…
Mara Elephant Project Partners with Global Conservation Forum on Wildlife Tech
By Zablon Oyugi The Mara Elephant Project (MEP) is pleased to confirm its role as a conservation partner for the Global Conservation Tech & Drone…
Probiotic Fermented Herbs Blend Market to Reach $4.21 billion by 2033
According to Research Intelo, the Global Probiotic Fermented Herbs Blend market size was valued at $1.87 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $4.21 billion by 2033, expanding at a…
New De Heus feed plant promises affordable, quality feed for Kenyan livestock farmers
By Sandra Neddy Livestock farmers across Kenya are expected to benefit from improved access to quality, consistent and affordable animal feed following the opening of…
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…