Rainforest Alliance mobilizes private finance to drive sustainable farming in Mount Kenya
By Zablon Oyugi The lush agricultural region around Mount Kenya, long known for coffee, tea and smallholder farming, is the scene of a new drive…
Government plans mass rollout of GM cassava across 18 counties to boost food security
The government is preparing to commercialise genetically-modified (GM) cassava across 18 counties in a move aimed at fighting crop diseases and strengthening food security in…
First ever large-scale climate funding targets low-emission, climate-resilient dairy systems in East Africa
By Zablon Oyugi A landmark six-year programme to build a climate-resilient and low-emission dairy sector is now underway across East Africa. The Dairy Interventions for…
New partnership aims to unlock livelihoods for Kenya’s youth in the livestock sector
A recently launched five-year initiative seeks to create dignified and fulfilling employment opportunities for young people living in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), through…
Government to open Nairobi Coffee Exchange to buyers worldwide
Coffee farmers across the country are set to benefit from better prices, faster payments and direct access to international buyers following plans to hold Kenya’s…
New regulations set to revive fibre industry, create jobs and markets for sector players
By Benson Ltamely Farmers and Kenyans in the cotton and sisal industries are set to benefit from markets and jobs creation once new regulations contained…
Dairy farmers to earn more for high-quality milk, says CS Kagwe
By Benson Ltamely Dairy farmers who produce high quality milk are poised to earn premium payments from their milk sales after Agriculture and Livestock Development…
Global Climate-Livestock Conference Comes to Africa for the First Time
By Zablon Oyugi For the first time, the International Greenhouse Gas & Animal Agriculture Conference (GGAA) is being held in Africa, a continent that is…
Kenya’s fintech firm recognised for bridging counry’s agricultural financing gap
By Zablon Oyugi Avenews, an Agri-trade fintech company transforming Kenya’s agricultural sector, has been recognized as the Leading Fintech in Agri Trade Financing The award…
International Coffee Day 2025: Industry leaders call for increased local consumption to boost sales
By Sandra Neddy “We cannot be saying we are producing the best coffee in the world, then we are not taking it.” These were the…
Farmer nets Ksh700,000 as Ruto buys 720kg Boran bull at Nairobi trade fair
A farmer walked away with Ksh700,000 after selling a 720-kilogram Boran bull to President William Ruto during the live auction at the Nairobi International Trade…
KALRO, IRRI, and Partners Hold Training to Boost Kenya’s Rice Research Capacity
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), in partnership with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers (CGIAR),…
Kenya holds its first-ever orthodox tea auction in a bid to Boost Farmers’ incomes
By Sandra Neddy Kenyan tea farmers are poised to benefit from higher earnings and expanded market opportunities following the government’s launch of the Orthodox Tea…
KALRO unveils five bird-resistant sorghum varieties to boost farmers’ yields and income
By Zablon Oyugi The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) has unveiled five bird-resistant sorghum varieties tailored for dryland regions, promising bountiful returns and…
New report exposes the cruel reality of commercial wildlife farming in Kenya
A ground-breaking report released today by World Animal Protection unveils the alarming inhumane treatment of wild animals trapped in commercial wildlife farming in Kenya. The…