Agribusiness

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 …

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced a temporary suspension of avocado harvesting for sea exports starting Monday, October 20, 2025, marking the end of the 2025/2026 export season. In a statement signed by AFA Director General Dr. Bruno Linyiru, the decision follows a nationwide assessment that found the …

Farmers in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kirinyaga County, have threatened to stop paying water and maintenance levies to the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) unless the poor state of farm access roads is addressed. Speaking at their annual general meeting, the farmers accused NIA of failing to repair roads within the …

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged tougher action against cartels accused of exploiting tea farmers and depressing their bonuses, despite the sector recording higher overall earnings. Speaking in Londiani, Kericho County, during the Kipkelion East Economic Empowerment forum, Kindiki said the government was sealing loopholes that cartels have been using …