Food standards save lives
On World Food Safety Day, FAO and WHO highlight the role food standards play in protecting human health and in transforming global agrifood systems Rome...
AI in agriculture: contemporary solutions for sustainable farming
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...
Kenyan millers introduce food fortification index as a solution to tackle malnutrition
The Cereal Millers Association (CMA) of Kenya has partnered with the international non-profit organization TechnoServe to launch a food fortification index, aiming to address the...
New milk plant in Kakamega set to boost employment
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...
Kirinyaga county allocates ksh 275 million for advancement of Sagana Agro-Industrial park
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%
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...
Introduction of a digitalized national food safety monitoring system
Kenyans will soon be able to share information online should they suspect any cases of compromised food safety standards. This is after the government revealed...
New legislation expected to drive growth in milk production, says dairy board
The Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) has said that the country needs a strong dairy regulatory framework at the national and county levels to ensure milk...