Agribusiness

The government has announced plans to assign new responsibilities to the Agricultural Society of Kenya (A.S.K.), including holding quarterly sub-shows nationwide to better support local farmers and their products. Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Kiprono Ronoh, speaking at a two-day farmers’ field event in Eldama Ravine, emphasized that the current yearly …

Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke has called for collaborative efforts across multiple sectors to tackle the challenges hindering growth in the pastoral livestock sector. He highlighted trade restrictions, poor infrastructure, and limited access to markets as major obstacles affecting this crucial sector, which supports the livelihoods of millions. Mueke …

By: Abdihakim Siyad  A panel of Members of Parliament (MPs), led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, commenced the vetting process for President William Ruto’s Cabinet nominees on Tuesday. Among those undergoing scrutiny is former Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, nominated to lead the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. …

The East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) has cautioned tea producers in Nandi against purchasing tea leaves from hawkers following a rise in illegal plucking at Sitoi Tea Estate, which is managed by Eastern Produce Kenya Limited. In a statement, the association’s Managing Director, George Amuga, urged factories and industry …

Nairobi, Kenya – The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry has announced a series of de-regulatory reforms designed to improve Kenya’s business environment, with a particular focus on easing burdens on the private sector. The announcement was made by the Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade, and Industry, Salim Mvurya, during …

The government has assured Kenyans that concerns regarding the quality of subsidy fertilizers have been addressed. During the launch of the 2025 Long Rains National Fertilizer Subsidy Programme, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja highlighted that every batch of fertilizer will now undergo thorough inspection to guarantee that only high-quality products …

The Kenyan government has launched the distribution of 7.2 million bags of subsidized fertilizer in preparation for the 2025 long rains season, which begins at different times across the country. The move is part of the government’s ongoing effort to support farmers and ensure food security during the critical planting …

The Kenya Seed Company has ramped up efforts to combat the sale of counterfeit seeds in the market, according to its Board Chairperson, Wangui Ngirici. Ngirici confirmed that a multi-agency team established earlier this year is making significant progress in addressing the issue of fraudulent seed traders operating across the …

The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has revealed its intention to collaborate with curriculum developers in Kenya to incorporate biosafety principles into the educational framework for students. Nehemiah Ng’etich, the NBA’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, explained that this initiative aims to ensure that students understand the critical issues surrounding biotechnology and …

The government, through the State Department for Agriculture, has deployed drones to target over 5 million quelea birds that have been damaging wheat, sunflower, and barley crops in Narok County. At the launch of a five-day spraying operation at Sansora farm, located on the border of Narok and Nakuru counties, …