Agribusiness

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 …

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced government measures to alleviate a milk glut, assuring dairy farmers of forthcoming higher earnings. Gachagua revealed that the government had allocated Ksh.900 million to Kenya Cooperative Creameries to purchase excess milk, preventing a decline in prices due to oversupply. Thanks to this intervention, milk …

The commencement of sorghum cultivation in Murang’a, spearheaded by the county government, heralds a new era of hope for farmers residing in the semi-arid regions. For years, these farmers, dependent on mangoes and rain-fed subsistence farming, grappled with poverty exacerbated by low earnings from mango sales, particularly during the January-February …

Salim Mvurya, the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, has issued a warning that fish caught from Lake Nakuru is not safe for human consumption. During discussions in Embu County on Wednesday with Governor Cecile Mbarire, CS Mvurya highlighted recent tests on fish from Lake Nakuru, revealing …

Simon Chelugui, the Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Small, Micro, and Medium Enterprises, has urged coffee farmers in Murang’a to capitalize on the recent reforms in the sector to enhance their production. Addressing farmers during a coffee meeting, Chelugui emphasized that the Minimum Guaranteed Returns (MGR) set by the government …