Agribusiness

Law enforcement agents have summoned numerous officials from government bodies involved in the distribution of counterfeit fertilizer for questioning regarding the ongoing scandal. The initial group called in for interrogation, from Friday to Sunday, comprised representatives from the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KeBS) and suppliers implicated in the matter. Subsequently, …

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reassured the public regarding the nation’s food security amidst concerns about counterfeit fertiliser in the market, emphasizing that only a fraction of the imported stock failed to meet quality standards. During a meeting with Kenyan residents in Rwanda, Gachagua disclosed that out of the 4 …

With the planting season drawing near nationwide, the availability and quality of fertilizer remain hot topics of discussion. Farmers from various regions have raised concerns about the insufficient supply of this essential agricultural input, evident from long queues observed at several National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) warehouses. However, President …

Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Cabinet Secretary, Soipan Tuya, has called upon Community Forests Associations (CFAs) and the wider Kenyan populace to actively engage in the planting of fruit tree seedlings. This initiative aims not only to foster a greener landscape but also to bolster food security across the nation. …

Kenya’s global hunger ranking saw an improvement to 90 in the 2023 Global Hunger Index (GHI), down from 94 the previous year, yet the report still characterizes the situation as serious due to unbalanced food access. Severe food insecurity affects approximately 27.8 percent of the population, exacerbated by factors such …

In a bid to enhance accessibility and affordability of fertilizer for local farmers, the Nakuru County government has inaugurated additional stores strategically located across various wards. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden and logistical challenges faced by farmers in acquiring agricultural inputs. Leonard Bor, the County Executive Committee …

Dubbed the “Green Gold” of Kenya, avocados are increasingly recognized as a significant contributor to the country’s economic prosperity. Last year, they constituted a notable 17% of total horticultural exports, positioning Kenya among the top avocado-producing nations globally, competing with established producers like the United States, Mexico, and Colombia. During …

A forecast from meteorologists at the Igad Climate Prediction and Applications Centre, based in Nairobi, indicates that Kenya is likely to experience above-average rainfall in the upcoming planting season, set to commence early next month. The weather experts express a high level of confidence in this forecast, suggesting that the …

The Ministry of Agriculture, in partnership with Rootooba, is hosting a two-day forum titled the Financing Agriculture Sustainably Conference (FINAS2024) on March 27th and 28th, 2024, aimed at addressing Kenya’s food insecurity crisis. Seeking to tackle the looming food insecurity and combat inflation in food prices, the forum will bring …

In a significant development, Kenya has been chosen to lead a pivotal regional body tasked with advancing agriculture to enhance livelihoods, foster sustained economic growth, and promote inclusive development across the region. Mithika Linturi, the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, was inaugurated as the Chairman of the Council …