Agribusiness

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 …

Kenya Tea Development Agency has named Enos Njeru as its new Board Chair, with Samson Mosonik Menjo appointed as Deputy Chair. They succeed Chege Kirundi, the former Chair, and Omweno James Ombasa, the outgoing Vice Chair, whose terms have come to an end. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

Kenyan flower exporters are expressing concern over possible supply chain disruptions following the closure of sections of Middle East airspace due to rising tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) has warned that extended airspace restrictions could significantly impact cargo capacity for the country’s …

Kenya’s annual inflation rate eased to 4.3% in February, down from 4.4% in January, according to the latest data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The slowdown was mainly influenced by price movements in Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (7.3%), Transport (4.0%), and Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas, and Other …