Government orders probe into Kinatwa Sacco and Mathira North Farmers Co-op over finances and management
Investigators will also establish the society’s indebtedness and examine its assets against the liabilities charged to them.
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Agriculture
Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
Girl swept by floods in Kajiado as hailstones destroy crops in Kericho
After weeks of anticipation, the weatherman says Friday's countrywide downpour marked the start of the rainy season, including the El Niño-inspired rains.
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Drought forces livestock farmers to make tough decisions: Our model shows the impact on inequality
Pastoralists rely on wet-season rains to grow fodder for their cattle, sheep and goats for the remainder of the year. Herds can act something like a bank.
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Woman dies, 10 injured in deadly bee attack at Trans Nzoia ADC farm
Preliminary investigations indicate that the swarm, reportedly hiding among leftover maize stalks, attacked the group as they collected maize remnants.
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Woman dies, 10 injured in deadly bee attack at Trans Nzoia ADC farm
Preliminary investigations indicate that the swarm, reportedly hiding among leftover maize stalks, attacked the group as they collected maize remnants.
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Sugarcane Farmers Set to Elect New Board
Sugarcane farmers are moving closer to a brighter future following a formal statement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development over the official election date and confirming the publication of the final voters’ register.…
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Sugarcane farmers to elect Kenya Sugar Board representatives on November 24
The Elections Committee has published the final voters’ register ahead of the November 24 polls.
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Austrian Agri-Tech Firm Targets 100,000 African Weather Stations, Starting in Kenya
Austrian agricultural tech firm, Pessl Instruments, is set to deploy up to 100,000 Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled weather stations across Africa, starting with an initial rollout of 15,000 units in Kenya. Known as UpYield4Africa, the…
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International Year of Women Farmers 2026 puts spotlight on women’s role in Kenya’s agriculture
Women farmers all over the world play a central role in food production, in ensuring household nutrition, and in maintaining rural economic resilience, but they still encounter systemic obstacles which limit their potential. At the…
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New tomato grafting technology offers hope to Kiambu farmers
Kiambu County, one of Kenya’s leading tomato-producing regions, is seeking to boost crop productivity and farmers’ earnings through modern agricultural technologies as growers continue to grapple with persistent pests, diseases and limited…
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NGO introduces cost-cutting technologies to boost soybean farming in Homa Bay
Under this technology, soybean plants host nitrogen-fixing bacteria that use nitrogen from the air to provide the plants with nitrogen.
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Kenya secures Sh270 million grant to boost climate resilience in agriculture
The grant, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation through IFAD, will complement the Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme (INReMP).
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Treasury signs Sh270 million climate-smart agriculture deal
Mbadi said the agreement reflected the State's commitment to working with development partners to strengthen agricultural resilience and improve productiviity.
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Government Inks $2 Million Climate Agribusiness Deal
Kenyan government has signed a $2.08 million grant agreement, which is about Ksh270 million, to strengthen climate resilience in agriculture. Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi says the funding for the Climate Smart Agribusiness…
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Meru farmer develops first locally bred dragon fruit variety
Dragon fruit, a tropical fruit prized for its striking appearance, distinctive flavour and nutritional value, is attracting growing interest among Kenyan farmers seeking to diversify their crops and tap into emerging markets. Also known as…
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AFA closes avocado sea export season over low production
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced the closure of the avocado harvesting season for sea exports from October 30, 2026, citing inadequate production levels in major growing regions. The restriction covers Hass, Fuerte,…
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AFA closes avocado sea export season from October 30 over low supply
The Agriculture and Food Authority says low production volumes are insufficient for sea shipment, while air exports will continue.
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Waiguru expands milk cooling facilities to boost Kirinyaga dairy farmers
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has expanded milk cooling facilities to dairy cooperatives and producer groups across the county in a bid to reduce milk losses, increase production and improve farmers’ earnings.
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Boost for dairy farmers as Kirinyaga expands milk cooling facilities
Dairy farmers in Kirinyaga County have received a major boost following the county government’s effort to expand distribution of milk cooling facilities to the grassroots. The empowerment initiative is now reaching the smaller producer…
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Cutting Potato Imports Will Fuel Kenya’s Growth
Few investors in the potato industry are optimistic about near-term opportunities, as imported products continue to undermine locally produced alternatives. But Agriculture and Livestock Cabinet Secretary (CS) Sen. Mutahi Kagwe appears to…
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Declining agriculture funding pushes innovators to seek new financing models
Agriculture organisations are now turning to private-sector partnerships, investment and artificial intelligence to sustain services for smallholder farmers as
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From feed to biosecurity: What it takes to succeed in pig farming
Pig farming is a promising agribusiness venture in Kenya, driven by rising demand for pork, opportunities for smallholder farmers and the potential for relatively quick production cycles. However, turning that demand into sustainable…
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Kenya’s Potato Industry Needs Quality Seed to Raise Yields, Cut Imports
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 28 – Kenya’s potato industry is struggling to reach its production potential, with poor access to certified seed limiting yields, constraining farmers’ incomes and leaving processors reliant…
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At a Model Farm in Kenya, Precision Farming is Transforming Food Production
Vast fields of maize stretch across the dry landscape of Galana-Kulalu, where irrigation sprinklers supply water to crops under the coastal sun.
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