Tag Archives: Kenya agriculture

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced a Sh1 billion allocation to the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC) to purchase locally produced rice before the government permits imports. Kindiki said the initiative is intended to shield farmers from falling market prices while helping the country build adequate food reserves by buying …

Kenyan avocado and fresh herb exporter Karakuta Fresh Produce Ltd is planning to list its shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) through introduction, subject to approval from the NSE and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The proposed listing is expected to give the agricultural company access to capital markets …

The Kiambu County Government has rejected claims that its piglet distribution programme is connected to the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF). In a statement issued on Saturday, the county said the initiative has maintained a strong focus on animal health while supporting farmers across Kiambu. The programme, spearheaded by …

Kenya is set to import 540,000 metric tonnes of White Grade A non-GMO maize from Zambia as the country seeks to address a grain shortage linked to reduced production in major farming areas affected by drought. The maize will be supplied by Zambia’s Food Reserve Agency (FRA) under an agreement …

Milk deliveries to processing companies have declined by 3.7% following cold and dry weather in major dairy-producing regions, creating temporary shortages in some parts of Kenya. Data from the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) shows that formal milk deliveries dropped from 84.4 million litres in June to 81.3 million litres in …

Kenya’s coffee industry has registered strong growth in the 2025/26 season, with earnings at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) rising to Sh31.94 billion, driven by increased production and higher auction volumes. Kericho emerged as the country’s top coffee-producing county during the period. According to NCE data up to Auction Sale …