Topic: Agriculture
PS Omollo: How Tot Market Is Rewriting Kerio Valley’s Story
28 Sep, 2025 01:13 PM
TOT TRANSFORMATION
Once infamous as a death trap,scarred by conflict and lawlessness, the Kerio Valley is now rewriting its story. The region is rapidly evolving into a thriving hub of agriculture an...
Once infamous as a death trap,scarred by conflict and lawlessness, the Kerio Valley is now rewriting its story. The region is rapidly evolving into a thriving hub of agriculture an...
Why Beekeeping is the Next Big Thing for Young Entrepreneurs
18 Jun, 2025 10:08 AM
OPPORTUNITY HIVE
When bees thrive, farms flourish. The economic value of bee pollination to agriculture is substantial, with many estimates suggesting it could cost billions of dollars to manually...
When bees thrive, farms flourish. The economic value of bee pollination to agriculture is substantial, with many estimates suggesting it could cost billions of dollars to manually...
Murang’a Invest 2025 Pioneers a New Era of Industrialization
16 Jun, 2025 04:00 PM
INDUSTRIAL HUB
The two-day event, held at the Thika Greens Golf Resort and spearheaded by Governor Dr. Irungu Kang’ata, showcased over Sh100 billion in potential investment opportunities across a...
The two-day event, held at the Thika Greens Golf Resort and spearheaded by Governor Dr. Irungu Kang’ata, showcased over Sh100 billion in potential investment opportunities across a...
Will Empowering Young Farmers Secure Kenya's Food Future?
18 Apr, 2025 12:00 PM
FUTURE FARMERS
According to Ann Waiguru, 68% of Kenyan youth live in rural areas, yet the average age of Kenyan farmers is 65 years old. It highlights a growing disconnect between the aging farmi...
According to Ann Waiguru, 68% of Kenyan youth live in rural areas, yet the average age of Kenyan farmers is 65 years old. It highlights a growing disconnect between the aging farmi...
Nationwide Vaccination Campaign to Combat Livestock Diseases Launches Next Week
23 Jan, 2025 09:49 AM
VACCINATION CAMPAIGN
The campaign whose aim is to combat trans-boundary diseases targets 22 million cattle and 50 million goats and sheep. The diseases targeted by the state is Foot and Mouth Dis
The campaign whose aim is to combat trans-boundary diseases targets 22 million cattle and 50 million goats and sheep. The diseases targeted by the state is Foot and Mouth Dis
Government Launches Inaugural Sugar Farmers’ Bonuses
20 Jan, 2025 01:00 PM
BONUS INITIATIVE
The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has expressed his gratitude to the millions of farmers who work diligently to sustain agriculture, wh...
The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has expressed his gratitude to the millions of farmers who work diligently to sustain agriculture, wh...
January Vaccination Meant to Control Livestock Diseases- President Ruto
28 Nov, 2024 12:00 PM
ANIMAL VACCINATION
“Under the new program, vaccination will cover 22 million cattle and 50 million sheep and goats in all parts of our country. It will be the beginning of more government investment...
“Under the new program, vaccination will cover 22 million cattle and 50 million sheep and goats in all parts of our country. It will be the beginning of more government investment...
Economic Relief: Prices Drop across Kenya as Hard Times Ease
14 Nov, 2024 04:37 PM
COST OF LIVING
In the recent past, Kenya has witnessed a significant shift in its economic landscape as prices of essential goods and services began to fall, offering much-needed relief to consum...
In the recent past, Kenya has witnessed a significant shift in its economic landscape as prices of essential goods and services began to fall, offering much-needed relief to consum...
Boost To Farmers As A Chilling Company Sets Base In Naivasha Special Economic Zone
22 Aug, 2024 01:00 PM
FROZEN FOODS BOOST
On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, several National and Nakuru County leaders attended and witnessed the company's groundbreaking ceremony. The Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade...
On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, several National and Nakuru County leaders attended and witnessed the company's groundbreaking ceremony. The Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade...
Once Pomp: What You Missed At ASK Show 2024
08 Jul, 2024 12:00 PM
CROPS, FUN AND A USD 1.95 CHARGE
For many years now, what comes to mind when the show is mentioned, is big-uddered cows marching while proudly wearing their ribbons, but not this year. Farmers brought out the big...
For many years now, what comes to mind when the show is mentioned, is big-uddered cows marching while proudly wearing their ribbons, but not this year. Farmers brought out the big...
Kenya Forges New Partnerships to Boost Farmers' Earnings
08 May, 2024 02:00 PM
NEW PARTNERSHIPS
One of the key initiatives under this transformative plan is the establishment of a Community Endowment Trust Fund, which will receive an initial investment of Sh1 billion. This fu...
One of the key initiatives under this transformative plan is the establishment of a Community Endowment Trust Fund, which will receive an initial investment of Sh1 billion. This fu...
Counterfeit Hybrid Seeds Seized In Nakuru
22 Mar, 2024 09:35 AM
COUNTERFEIT SEEDS
During a press briefing on March 21, 2024, Nakuru County Commissioner Loyford Kibaara said that they received a tipoff from members of the public, suspecting an illegal seed busine...
During a press briefing on March 21, 2024, Nakuru County Commissioner Loyford Kibaara said that they received a tipoff from members of the public, suspecting an illegal seed busine...
Seed Savers Network is Revolutionizing Farming in Kenya Through Kitchen Gardens
15 Mar, 2024 03:15 PM
SEED SAVERS NETWORK
Beatrice is one of the many beneficiaries of Seed Savers Network's training; a social enterprise working with smallholder farmers to improve seed access and Agro-biodiversity conse...
Beatrice is one of the many beneficiaries of Seed Savers Network's training; a social enterprise working with smallholder farmers to improve seed access and Agro-biodiversity conse...
Weather Wars: The Battle for Survival in Kenya's Unstable Agricultural Landscape
06 Mar, 2024 09:32 AM
AGRICULTURAL APOCALYPSE
Crop failures lead to financial losses for farmers and contribute to food insecurity in the country. Insufficient crop production exacerbates the already existing problem of limite...
Crop failures lead to financial losses for farmers and contribute to food insecurity in the country. Insufficient crop production exacerbates the already existing problem of limite...
The Role of Biotechnology in Sustainable Agriculture
28 Feb, 2024 10:20 AM
SUSTAINABILITY
Biotechnology, with its potential to revolutionize crop production and address key agricultural issues, has emerged as a promising tool in the pursuit of sustainability.
Biotechnology, with its potential to revolutionize crop production and address key agricultural issues, has emerged as a promising tool in the pursuit of sustainability.
Neglected Tea Subsector Threatens Kenya's Agricultural Backbone, Economic Stability
13 Jan, 2024 10:00 AM
TEA SUBSECTOR
According to Enos Njeru, the Chairman of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), the government still needs to fulfil its promise of approximately 5 billion Kenyan shillings for t...
According to Enos Njeru, the Chairman of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), the government still needs to fulfil its promise of approximately 5 billion Kenyan shillings for t...
'We Have Given Licenses to Import Sugar into the Country'- President Ruto Says
02 Aug, 2023 05:00 PM
SUGAR IMPORTATION
The President revealed they had consulted with stakeholders as part of the government's commitment to sorting out the sugar sub-sector. He announced that they now had a comprehensi...
The President revealed they had consulted with stakeholders as part of the government's commitment to sorting out the sugar sub-sector. He announced that they now had a comprehensi...
