Agribusiness

Sugar sector workers have called off a planned nationwide strike following renewed negotiations with the government, even as their union maintains that billions of shillings in unpaid wages and benefits remain outstanding. The Kenya Union of Sugarcane Plantation and Allied Workers (KUSPAW) said it suspended the industrial action after the …

The government has started importing more than four million bags of fertiliser to support the upcoming planting season early next year, officials have said. Agriculture Principal Secretary Kiprono Rono confirmed that 750,000 bags have already arrived, with another similar shipment expected next week. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

The government is rolling out new technology to accelerate a nationwide livestock vaccination drive targeting 22 million cattle and 50 million sheep and goats. Central to the initiative is the Mifugo 360 digital platform, which registers farmers and allows them to access subsidised veterinary services through an electronic voucher system. …

The Kenyan government is planning to establish a large-scale date palm industry in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) as part of efforts to cut import dependence and tap into a lucrative global market largely controlled by producers in the Middle East and North Africa. The initiative was showcased during a …

In the fertile soils of Turbo, Uasin Gishu County, a young entrepreneur is turning heads with her success in Zucchini (courgette) farming. Caren Boit, a university graduate in Business Information Technology, has swapped the desk for the open field, transforming her passion for agriculture into a thriving business. Despite her …

Pastoralists and livestock traders are set to benefit from a Sh2.5 billion financing deal following a new partnership between Avenews, the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC), and the Kenya Livestock Marketing Council (KLMC). The initiative aims to provide flexible, trade-based capital to strengthen Kenya’s livestock value chain. The agreement, signed by …

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has instructed the Tea Board of Kenya to carry out a full audit of loans taken by tea factories managed under the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA). In a letter addressed to Tea Board CEO Willy Mutai, Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh …

Kenya is setting its sights on the European market with plans to expand exports of herbs and spices, capitalising on the surging global demand for sustainable and natural health products. The Kenyan Embassy in Belgium revealed that the country aims to diversify its export base beyond traditional products like tea, …

Coffee farmers in Kirinyaga County are raising alarm over a surge in theft of ripe coffee cherries from their farms. The thieves, suspected to be working with coffee cartels, reportedly strike at night, harvesting ripe cherries and leaving farmers counting heavy losses. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Kirinyaga …

The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has rejected claims by leaders from Kericho and Bomet alleging that more than Sh1 billion contributed by farmers from the western tea-growing region was diverted to projects in eastern Kenya. In a statement, KTDA termed the allegations false and misleading, insisting that all farmer …