From the farm to the screen and how online trading brokers are shaping Kenya’s investment future
Kenya’s investment world isn’t standing still. Farmers, agribusiness owners and even folks out in the…
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Agriculture
Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
Namalenge farmers call for increased government support in fish farming
By S, KNA Farmers under the Namalenge Irrigation Project in Matayos Sub-county have urged the County and National governments to increase investment in fish farming. Speaking after harvesting four tons of fish, the project farmers’…
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Solar-powered cold storage launched at Kitengela market
By D, KNA Traders at the Kitengela Market in Kajiado County are set to benefit from improved food preservation methods following the launch of a solar-powered cold storage facility aimed at reducing post-harvest losses and strengthening…
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Farmer lifts log hive earnings 7x by changing honey harvesting
By Felix Ochieng Akech A Migori farmer who was getting only a few kilos of…
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West Pokot unveils 140 agripreneurs to boost food systems resilience
By P, KNA West Pokot county has taken a bold step toward transforming its agricultural sector, following the unveiling of 140 agripreneurs, under the Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) Agripreneur Business Acceleration Model.…
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CS Kagwe: Millions of Kenyan youth to benefit from overseas agricultural jobs and internship programs
Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has declared that Kenya’s youthful population is not a liability but a powerful demographic dividend — one that positions the country as a strategic partner to…
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How Facebook turned around my life after losing multimillion farming investment to floods
Noah Nasiali, a Kenyan agripreneur has narrated how floods swept away his multimillion investment and how well-wishers helped him recover the loss. In an interview with the Organic Guy Podcast, Nasiali, the founder and CEO of Afarmers…
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Local leaders advocate for affordable fertilizer for small farms
By R, KNA Farmers in Vihiga could soon benefit from more convenient fertilizer packaging if proposals by local leaders are adopted. Sabatia Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Festus Munyao has called on fertilizer manufacturers and relevant…
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Private sector investment in mechanisation boosts state food security agenda
By S, KNA The government’s push to enhance food security and reduce food imports has received a major boost from private sector investments in farm mechanisation. To serve the Coast region, home to multi-billion-shilling flagship projects…
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Over 600 Kilifi farmers benefit from tractor donation
By S, KNA More than 600 farmers in Langobaya area, Kilifi County, have received a major boost after Gapeka Children Hope Centre, in collaboration with Mike Pike Foundation, donated a tractor to support land cultivation. Speaking during the…
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Big wheat farm lifts yields 50%+ by changing fungicides
By MaryAnne Musilo The wheat diseases stem rust and yellow rust have slashed yields across…
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Samson Ng’etich: Molo farmer running biggest Hampshire farm in the country
In the lush landscapes of Mau Summit in Molo, Samson Ng’etich, a sheep farmer is revolutionizing livestock farming in the region with the most superior breeds from South Africa. His farm, christened Penzi Farm, hosts hundreds of…
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Farmers showcase value-added products at Agri Expo 2026
By F, KNA The 9th Africa Agri Expo 2026 kicked off on Thursday at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), bringing together farmers, agribusiness entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors to showcase innovations in…
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Advanced field soil test gets better NPK accuracy, but at a cost
By Felix Ochieng Akech UjuziKilimo, a frontrunner since 2015 in the search for low-cost soil…
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KePHIS opens applications for China and India avocado exports
By Antynet Ford The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) has opened audit applications for…
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Palm oil industry stirs to life, earning Siaya farmer Sh2.4m a year
By Antynet Ford What began as a retirement plan for teacher Victor Otieno Maura has…
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Goat farm in the slums rises from 3 to 30+ goats selling milk and yoghurts
By Antynet Ford Togg Farm in Mathaare slums cannot keep up with the demand for…
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KePHIS inspection costs rise for farmers and packhouses
By Felix Ochieng Akech Kenyan exporters face rising charges from KePHIS to get their approvals…
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Meru farmer selling arrowroot online seeks more farmers to meet demand
By MaryAnne Musilo Elias Gitonga began growing dasheen arrowroots in Meru for his own farm,…
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Fixing Kenya’s food crisis: Why policy and distribution matter more than production
Kenya is a country richly blessed with arable land, diverse climates, and a hardworking population. We have what it takes to feed ourselves and even export food to the region. So why do we constantly face food shortages, high prices, and…
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Quail crash survivor still selling eggs, at 1/10th of previous price
By MaryAnne Musilo John Nyaga farms quails and quails eggs 12 years onwards from one…
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How I used Sh50,000 to start a passion fruit farm, challenges and opportunities
Soon after completing his studies at Kabarak University in 2018, all Patrick Kirui wanted was a job opportunity, and he was lucky to get one. Kirui was employed as a marketer at a Nakuru-based motor vehicle company, but time proved this…
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Log hives open way to Sh100,000 a month for Tana River farmer
By Michael Mvuko READ ALSO: Company sells improved Longstroth beehives that doubles honey yields Researchers…
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Livestock expert calls on farmers to invest in Dorper farming as demand for mutton soars
Dorper sheep farming is gaining momentum and experts are calling on more farmers to invest in the highly profitable yet less-exploited venture. Henry Kioko, a Livestock Enterprise Growth Expert and livestock importer and exporter, says the…
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