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50 African female policy practitioners join fellowship to work on gender-responsive agri-food policies

50 African female policy practitioners join fellowship to work on gender-responsive agri-food policies

By Zablon Oyugi African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has announced 50 female Fellows to join the second Cohort of its Gender Responsive…

Heifer International urges for youth-driven agri-tech solutions to power Africa’s food systems

Heifer International urges for youth-driven agri-tech solutions to power Africa’s food systems

By Clifford Akumu Africa’s agricultural stakeholders have received a resounding call to support youth-driven innovations, embrace technology adoption, and establish strategic partnerships to fuel the…

Young Kenyan farmers to benefit from innovative agricultural training

Young Kenyan farmers to benefit from innovative agricultural training

By Zablon Oyugi Young Kenyan farmers are set to benefit from practical and innovative training that will transform agriculture in the country. The program, which…

New drought-resistant sweet potato variety a relief to farmers

New drought-resistant sweet potato variety a relief to farmers

By Zablon Oyugi Sweet potato farmers have a reason to celebrate with the introduction of a new sweet potato variety that is not only resistant…

US Govt to invest $1.6M in Kenya’s Coconut Industry

US Govt to invest $1.6M in Kenya’s Coconut Industry

By Zablon Oyugi The US government has announced $1.6million combined investment project with Kenstate, a Kenyan coconut processor that will see the firm expend its…

Over 100,000 Kenyan youth set to benefit from Practical Action and Mastercard initiative

Over 100,000 Kenyan youth set to benefit from Practical Action and Mastercard initiative

By Zablon Oyugi About 100,000 young women and men in Kenya’s western region are set to benefit from an initiative that aims to increase income…

26-year-old making waves with digital innovation that can detect pests and diseases in the farm

26-year-old making waves with digital innovation that can detect pests and diseases in the farm

She is only 26 years old, but Esther Wanjiru Kimani, is not only making waves locally but internationally too, due to her pest and disease…

Unga Group expands Amana product line to satisfy growing demand for nutritious consumer staples

Unga Group expands Amana product line to satisfy growing demand for nutritious consumer staples

By Zablon Oyugi Unga Group Limited, a prominent Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) listed firm, has unveiled an ambitious plan to satisfy the ever-growing demand among…

Kakamega County’s historic fish export deal to Italy set to earn Ksh539 million

Kakamega County’s historic fish export deal to Italy set to earn Ksh539 million

By Zablon Oyugi Kakamega County has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a substantial deal to export no less than 10 tonnes of fish to…

Avocado farming in Naivasha gets a major boost from Israeli investment

Avocado farming in Naivasha gets a major boost from Israeli investment

By David Kipkorir The avocado farming sector in Naivasha has received a significant boost with the inauguration of one of the largest farms in the…

Are you a strawberry farmer? Boost your yields by using runners, avoid splits

Are you a strawberry farmer? Boost your yields by using runners, avoid splits

 By Zablon Oyugi In the world of strawberry farming, success hinges on the choices made right from the start. Aiming for a flawless 100 per…

Kenya plans to import 290,000 metric tons of sugar to cushion consumers

Kenya plans to import 290,000 metric tons of sugar to cushion consumers

By Rodgers Omondi The Kenyan government has announced it shall import 290,000 metric tons of either white or brown sugar for local consumption to ease…

China’s hybrid millet brings hope to easing Kenya’s food crisis

China’s hybrid millet brings hope to easing Kenya’s food crisis

Kenyan and Chinese experts collaborate to promote cultivation of Chinese hybrid foxtail millet in Kenya  By Zablon Oyugi Kenyan researchers from Jomo Kenyatta University of…

Kenyan government encourages farmers to enroll in KIAMIS to enhance food security

Kenyan government encourages farmers to enroll in KIAMIS to enhance food security

By Rodgers Omondi To motivate local farmers to embrace the benefits of technological advancements, the Kenyan government is actively encouraging farmers to enroll in the…

Milk production will be doubled in the next five years to expand opportunities for farmers

Milk production will be doubled in the next five years to expand opportunities for farmers

By PPS President William Ruto said the Government has put in place a solid plan that will see production increase from 5.2 billion litres to…