(MURANG’A, KENYA) – Farmers in Murang’a county have welcomed the extra reduction in fertilizer prices for a 50 kilogram bag through a government initiative under the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB). The farmers expressed joy for the reduced price, terming it a relief on financial burdens as they prepareContinue Reading
(NJORO, KENYA) – Egerton University’s Agro-Science Park, working with private and public industry partners, has developed high yielding, drought and disease resistant crop seed varieties as a measure for coping with the effects of climate change. Egerton University Director for Agro-Science Park Professor Paul Kimurto said the initiative was alsoContinue Reading
(MOMBASA, KENYA) – Kenya has allocated KES 10 billion ($77.5 million / £61 million) to support value addition, mechanisation and modernisation of smallholder tea farmers’ factories, in a move aimed at increasing farmers’ earnings. Principal Secretary for Agriculture Dr Paul Ronoh said the government had already disbursed KES 4.5 billionContinue Reading
(KARLSRUHE, GERMANY) – The Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) has received the 2026 Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Award at the Global Sustainable Finance Conference in Germany, recognising its work to embed climate resilience into development finance. The award makes AFC the first Kenyan institution to attain certification under the Sustainability Standards andContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Milk supplies have tightened across Kenya as a prolonged dry spell cuts dairy production, forcing some supermarkets and retail outlets to ration purchases. Formal sector milk intake fell from 88.89 million litres in May 2026 to 84.44 million litres in June, according to Kenya National Bureau ofContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The International Fund for Agricultural Development and Equity Group have launched a $200 million (KES 25.8 billion / £155.7 million) financing programme for smallholder farmers and rural businesses in East Africa. The initiative is designed to help them adapt to the effects of climate change. The AfricaContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya and Uganda are working to expand maize and wider agricultural trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area. Kenya has indicated readiness to buy more maize from Uganda but wants stronger measures to ensure the grain is properly dried and free of aflatoxin before it crossesContinue Reading
(KISUMU, KENYA) – An acute milk shortage has hit Kisumu city, forcing retailers to ration supplies and raise prices for a product that is a staple food for many Kenyan households. Supermarkets and shops across the city are reporting empty shelves, while outlets with stock have increased prices sharply. AContinue Reading
(MOMBASA, KENYA) – The 123rd Mombasa International Show opened on Thursday at the Mkomani Show grounds in Nyali with a focus on climate smart agriculture and trade initiatives for sustainable economic growth. This year’s event has attracted more investors than the 180 who participated last year. Mombasa County Deputy GovernorContinue Reading
(NAKURU, KENYA) – Nakuru County has launched a mobile application to give farmers timely agricultural information. The FarmerChat app will provide weather updates, crop advisories and real time agricultural information directly through mobile phones. It is expected to improve agricultural productivity and promote climate resilient farming. The platform was launchedContinue Reading
