Agribusiness

By Mercy Sila, MKU In the dry plains of Machakos County, where harsh sunshine and unpredictable rainfall often make farming difficult, a quiet agricultural transformation is unfolding in Kibauni village, Ikalaasa Location. Farmers in the area are now finding hope and improved livelihoods through the cultivation of yellow beans, locally …

Tea farmers in Murang’a County have raised objections to a proposed 0.8 percent levy on tea exports, warning that it could make Kenyan tea less competitive in the global market. According to the farmers, the additional charge would increase export costs, potentially making tea from other producing countries more attractive …

Kenya’s horticulture sector recorded strong export performance, with flower exports contributing significantly to earnings that reached Sh143.78 billion in 2025, according to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA). The latest figures, released ahead of the International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) 2026, highlight floriculture as one of the country’s leading foreign …

In the lush green highlands of Nandi County, a new generation of young farmers is reshaping the future of agriculture by turning farming into a profitable and modern enterprise rather than a last-resort survival activity. One of the standout examples is Modern Farmer Abel, who began his farming journey in …

Rising tomato prices across Kenya are forcing households to change how they cook, with many replacing the once-essential ingredient with cheaper alternatives. Some families have completely dropped tomatoes, relying instead on onions, spices, and traditional cooking methods to keep meals affordable. Others are turning to vegetables like carrots and beetroot, …

Sugarcane farmers have strongly opposed the government’s move to reduce the minimum price of cane from Sh5,750 to Sh5,500 per tonne, warning that the decision could trigger a sector-wide strike and push many growers out of the industry. In a statement, farmers represented by the Sugar Campaign for Change (Sucam) …

The government has lowered the minimum price of sugarcane from Sh5,750 to Sh5,500 per tonne, marking a Sh250 reduction. In a directive released on April 24, the Kenya Sugar Board instructed all licensed millers to adopt the new price immediately and ensure timely payments to farmers nationwide. Click here to …

Kenyan tea farmers are warning of a difficult year ahead as escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupts major shipping routes, causing delays in exports and putting billions in earnings at risk. According to Enos Njeru, chairman of the Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings, the sector is coming under growing …

Agribusiness firm Sasini Plc has put its Nairobi-based avocado processing plant on the market, pointing to a possible change in its diversification strategy. In a public notice, Sasini Avocado EPZ Limited said the facility can process up to eight tonnes per hour and features modern infrastructure, including cold storage capable …

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has stepped up efforts to reform the agricultural sector, urging swift legislative action to cut reliance on food imports while boosting local production and exports. Speaking during a high-level meeting that brought together State Agencies and Agriculture Committees from both the National …