Latest agriculture stories from across Kenya.
Poultry farming is a popular venture in Western Kenya, where many households keep chickens primarily for domestic consumption. Although the birds provide food and occasional income, high feed costs and the challenges of raising young…
Thwake Multi-Purpose Dam, considered Kenya’s largest earth dam, which has stalled for close to two years, has now received a major boost. This is after the Cabinet approved additional KSh 12.8 billion in financing this major water…
President William Ruto’s sugar sector revival agenda has become a test of his political standing in Western Kenya and several other parts of the country.
NCE (Nairobi Coffee Exchange Auction) begun its new trading session on Tuesday, 6th October 2026. The first sale of the 2026/27 crop year cleared 17,084 bags (1,056,615 kg) worth $6,196,682, which is about KSh 801 million. The average…
As rainfall-dependent agriculture becomes increasingly unreliable, farmers in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) are being forced to rethink what they grow and how they earn a living. With prolonged dry spells and unpredictable…
Speaking at the Jamhuri Park ASK Showground in Nairobi where he officially opened Agriculture and Food Security Transformation Summit, DP Kindiki maintained that smart and precision agriculture is rapidly taking root in the country.
Prof. Kindiki revealed that the performance of major sub-sectors has been turned around through targeted implementation of transformative policies and laws that have improved production enabling farmers to earn more during the period.
Momentum grows for agricultural equipment and mechanization firm, Case IH, as CFAO Group gives its CFAO Mobility Kenya Limited the greenlight to take over local management starting October 1, 2026. The transition is expected to strengthen…
For women and young farmers looking for an entry point into livestock production, Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming is emerging as a low-space venture that can turn organic waste into a valuable source of animal feed and income. The…
At her farm in Mahiga Ward, Othaya Constituency, Nyeri County, Agnes Gathondu tends to three small ponds measuring just 5 by 10 metres. The ponds may look modest, but they have become an important part of her fish and poultry business,…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has intimated the government’s plan to import 25 million 90kg bags of maize to cure an anticipated food deficit and protect the country from a possible shortage.
Farmers in Western Kenya are increasingly turning to poultry and goat farming as they seek to boost household incomes and cushion themselves against declining returns from traditional crops. The shift was highlighted on Monday, October 5,…
Farmers struggling with rising animal feed costs are increasingly looking for ways to cut production expenses without compromising the nutrition of their livestock and poultry. One option gaining attention is hydroponic fodder production,…
Sweet potato farming is undoubtedly a profitable venture for farmers who approach it as a commercial enterprise rather than simply a subsistence crop. With growing demand for food, livestock feed, and value-added products, farmers can earn…
Kenya’s tea exports to several traditional markets weakened sharply in 2026, with Iran recording the most dramatic May collapse. Shipments to Iran plunged 98% to just 0.025Mn kg from 1.172Mn kg a year earlier, as the Tea Board said Middle…
Kenya’s fruit export earnings rose 19.8% to KSh5.70 billion in June 2026, from June 2025 making it the second-highest monthly value on record and only the third time monthly receipts have surpassed KSh5 billion. Export volumes, however,…
Livestock farming remains one of Kenya’s most dependable commercial agricultural ventures, especially for farmers in arid and semi-arid areas where crop farming is often constrained by unreliable rainfall. Unlike crops that can be wiped…
A well-developed biofuels sector in Kenya could create green jobs, raise rural incomes, reduce pressure on forests and expand access to cleaner cooking fuels. Energy crops such as cassava, sugarcane and sweet sorghum could supply part of…
Tensions escalated after an Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) team tracking stolen livestock was attacked in the Gotu area of Isiolo County. Two ASTU officers, a National Police Reservist (NPR) and two civilians were killed in the incident.
Farmers and agribusinesses across Kenya’s key agricultural value chains are set to benefit from increased access to solar-powered cold storage as Absa Bank Kenya partners with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the…
For generations, the Endorois pastoralist community in Baringo has depended on land for pasture, water, and livestock.
Karakuta Fresh Produce, one of the leading Kenyan exporters of Avocado and Fresh Organic Herbs, has announced plans to list by introduction at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE). This is subject to approval from the NSE and the Capital…
Kenya’s tea sector recorded a marked improvement in export earnings in 2025, with the value of tea exports rising to Sh186.9 billion as government reforms continued to reshape the industry. Data from the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) shows that…
By Wanderi Kamau and Jenny Luesby The Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has called on…
