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…
KEPHIS warns Seeds and Plant Varieties Bill 2025 could undermine oversight, fuel counterfeits
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Board has raised concerns over the proposed Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill 2025, cautioning that it could…
Soil health hub employs data science to boost food productivity in West Africa and Sahel
Nairobi, 21 July 2025 – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is deploying advanced data and AI driven modelling to boost soil nutrient management, soil…
Experts warn UN animal-source foods ban may harm nutrition for world’s poorest
A draft UN declaration to eliminate trans-fatty acids from global diets risks inadvertently denying the world’s poorest the nutritional benefits of milk and meat, experts have said….
Understanding the distinctions between methionine sources availability in the animal feed additive sector
Methionine is a vital amino acid for poultry, swine, and dairy cattle. These animals cannot produce it on their own and must acquire it through…
Kenya’s First Dedicated KSh3 Billion Animal Feed Plant Set to Boost Livestock Sector
In a major move to elevate the livestock sector and catalyze agricultural growth, De Heus, a Dutch animal feed company, is investing in a state‑of‑the‑art feed…
Transforming Agrifood Systems Could Unlock Millions of Jobs for the Youth, FAO Says
By Zablon Oyugi A new flagship report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems,…
Somaliland Families Grow Hope Through Sustainable Farming
In drought-affected Somaliland, families living in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps are turning to sustainable farming to rebuild their lives and secure food for their…
Kenya and IFAD Launch $126.8 Million Project to Strengthen Food Security
The Government of Kenya and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have launched a new US$126.8 million investment aimed at enhancing food security, household…
Millet Snacks Market Set to Grow as Health-Conscious Consumers Drive Global Demand
The global millet snacks market is experiencing unprecedented growth, fueled by rising consumer demand for healthier, nutrient-rich alternatives to conventional snack foods. According to a…
Government Bans 77 Harmful Pesticides, Restricts Over 200 Others to Safeguard Health and Environment
NAIROBI, June 23, 2025 — Kenya has banned 77 pesticide products and imposed strict restrictions on over 200 others in a sweeping regulatory overhaul aimed…