Fermentation innovation promises longer shelf-life and less food waste in Kenya
An age-old preservation method is finding new purpose in Kenya — using kimchi, kombucha, and sauerkraut to extend shelf-life, reduce post-harvest losses, and deliver healthy…
Relief for farmers and traders as court temporarily halts duty-free rice import
By Benson Ltamely Rice farmers and traders can breathe a sigh of relief after the High Court in Kerugoya granted stay orders to temporarily stop…
Kenya, Iran forms joint committee to lift tea export ban in 60 days
By Shelmith Gelas Kenya and Iran have agreed to set up a joint committee to deal with trade obstacles, laying the foundation for the lifting…
Goverment seals Sh12.5B deal to boost maize production at Galana-Kulalu
By Sandra Neddy Once dismissed by critics as a white elephant, the Galana-Kulalu irrigation project is getting a fresh lease of life. Years of stalled…
FAO launches $50m climate-resilient farming project to create 3,000 jobs in Kenya’s lake region
By Benon Ltamely A major six-year climate-resilient agriculture programme led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is set to create…
Why protecting Kenya’s pastoralists is key to meat industry growth
Pastoralists produce most of Kenya’s livestock, yet they remain among the most vulnerable in the meat value chain. At the Kenya Meat Expo, experts called…
Ghana to host Africa’s first sustainable phosphorus summit
By Benson Ltamely Ghana is set to host the 8th Sustainable Phosphorus Summit (SPS8) in its capital, Accra, from September 30 – October 3, 2025…
East Africa launches regional project to boost soybean production and cut imports
by Mwangi Mumero A new project to boost soya bean production in Kenya and other East African nations has been launched. With changes in climate,…
AGRA report underscores importance of national priorities in strengthening Africa’s agri-food systems
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting how its strategic alignment with national priorities is catalyzing…
New research supports better disease management in Lake Victoria’s cage fish industry
A newly published study has revealed key findings on fish health and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Lake Victoria. The cage aquaculture industry is growing rapidly…
Kenya Speeds up effort to meet EU Deforestation Regulation Deadline for coffee exports
Kenya has embarked on an aggressive mapping exercise to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulations (EUDR), a move aimed at securing continued access to…
State scales up Galana-Kulalu Project to cut maize imports by 40%
The Kenyan government has significantly expanded the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project in a bold move to slash the country’s reliance on maize imports by 40%,…
Government upgrades Buruma Irrigation Scheme to boost rice production
TAITA TAVETA, Kenya — July 23, 2025 — The government has embarked on a major rehabilitation and expansion of the Buruma Irrigation Scheme in Taita…
How a Kenyan youth startup turns pineapple waste into eco-friendly fashion footwear
In Kenya alone it is estimated that about 80,000 tonnes of pineapple wastes that include the leaves is produced monthly. The wastes are either eliminated…
AGRA launches Africa Digital Crop Variety Catalogue to revolutionize access to improved seeds
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has unveiled its groundbreaking Africa Digital Crop Variety Catalogue, marking a significant milestone for seed systems…