Kenya unveils new tea export strategy to boost farmer earnings and secure Egyptian market
Kenya is shifting from bulk exports to packaging and branding tea at source, with new distribution hubs in Cairo, a move designed to fetch higher…
Nyeri farmers warned against early planting amid unreliable showers
Despite recent rains, Nyeri farmers have been cautioned against planting crops too early, with experts warning that the showers are too short-lived to sustain growth…
Rooted apical cuttings technology set to transform potato farming in Kenya
Farmers in Kenya are reaping record potato harvests thanks to Rooted Apical Cuttings (RAC) technology — a game-changing method that produces disease-free seed, doubles yield,…
When Kenya’s coffee hit the jackpot — US $60 (≈Ksh7,700)/kg at ACT 2025
At Safari Park early this year, a packed room of farmers, Asian buyers and industry leaders watched Kenyan micro-lots sell for record prices, while barista…
AFA to triple edible oil production to 240,000 metric tonnes by 2027
By Benson Ltamely Edible oil production in Kenya is set to triple from the current 80,000 metric tonnes (MT) to 240,000 MT by 2027 as…
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…