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Over 9,000 Machakos households receive Sh81.5m worth of farm inputs

adminJul 31, 20230

More than 9,000 households in Machakos have received Sh81.5 million worth of farm inputs, benefiting from the distribution led by Governor Wavinya Ndeti. The beneficiaries

Flower farmers petition government to pay VAT refunds

adminJul 31, 20230

Delays in VAT refunds by the government have hard-hit flower farmers, stalling plans to expand across the country, they now say. According to the Kenya

Mwea rice water canals to be complete in 2 months- Agriculture PS

adminJul 14, 20230

The government has expressed its dedication to expediting the lining of rice water canals at the Mwea irrigation scheme as a means to boost rice

Bungoma county to reap benefits from a Sh95 billion agricultural initiative

adminJun 26, 2023June 26, 20230

In the coming years, farmers in Bungoma County are set to gain from a substantial agriculture project worth Sh95 billion, aimed at enhancing productivity and

EAC initiates strategy to enhance agro-exports

adminJun 16, 20230

The East African Community (EAC) has embarked on a special project in its effort to grow the agri-export trade and put the region on the

AI in agriculture: contemporary solutions for sustainable farming

adminJun 16, 20230

Precision Agriculture: AI Boosts Sustainable Crop Management Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various industries, including agriculture. To meet the increasing demand for food as the

New milk plant in Kakamega set to boost employment

adminJun 15, 20230

Deputy Governor Ayub Savula announced that the milk processing plant in Malava subcounty is on track to be completed and operational by the end of

Global sugar prices hit 11-year high on low output

adminJun 15, 20230

Kenyans are set to face an extended period of higher sugar prices due to a combination of factors including a global shortage, decreased imports, and

Kirinyaga county allocates ksh 275 million for advancement of Sagana Agro-Industrial park

adminJun 14, 20230

Kirinyaga County’s Proposed Budget Allots Ksh 275 Million for Advancement of Sagana Agro-Industrial Park In the upcoming 2023/2024 budget, Kirinyaga County has designated Ksh 275

Sudan war hits Kenyan tea exports by 26%

adminJun 14, 20230

Kenya’s tea export fell 26% in the first quarter of the year as a result of the conflict in Sudan. With traders anticipating lower imports