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KNCCI and Ukraine Strengthen Partnership to Boost Kenya’s Agriculture, Industry and Mining

adminJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026

by adminJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026027

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has launched a strategic partnership with Ukraine to accelerate growth in Kenya’s agriculture, industry and mining...

Agricultural Policy and Initiatives News

Coffee farmers in Manyatta fight to save cooperative from auction

adminJanuary 24, 2025March 7, 2026

by adminJanuary 24, 2025March 7, 20260218

Coffee farmers in Manyatta constituency have sought legal intervention to prevent the auctioning of their cooperative, which is at risk of liquidation due to a...

Food Security Grants & Funding News Partnerships and Collaborations

USAID grants Sh6.3 billion to farmers in Isiolo, Garissa, and seven counties

adminJanuary 20, 2025

by adminJanuary 20, 20250408

Farmers in Isiolo, Garissa, and seven other counties are set to benefit from a Sh6.3 billion ($49 million) grant from USAID under a five-year...

Agriculture policy& Regulation News

Farmers face uncertainty over new agriculture bills: Higher costs and stricter rules loom

adminNovember 26, 2024

by adminNovember 26, 20240335

Farmers, including those in Wajir, are staring at a challenging future as Parliament debates a series of proposed agricultural laws that could complicate farming and...

Agri-Business and Markets Agricultural Trade and Export News Nut farming Reports Sustainable Agriculture

Kenya’s macadamia investment drives regional export growth- AGRA report

adminSeptember 13, 2024

by adminSeptember 13, 20240448

Kenya’s investment in macadamia nuts has positioned the nation as a top regional exporter despite facing market and regulatory challenges. This is according to the...

Food Security News Sustainable Agriculture

How farmers saved at least Sh7,000 on fertilisers to produce high yields in Siaya

adminJuly 31, 2024

by adminJuly 31, 20240573

Farmers in Gem, Siaya County, are celebrating bountiful harvests after applying agricultural techniques learned from experts. They saved at least Sh7,000 on DAP and CAN...

News Nut farming

Kenya intensifies efforts to enhance nut production

adminMarch 1, 2024

by adminMarch 1, 20240567

The Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) and Equatorial Nut Processors (ENP) have entered into an agreement aimed at promoting nut production across the country....

Crop Diversification News Sustainable Agriculture

Farmers shifting from tobacco to alternative sources of income

adminMarch 1, 2024

by adminMarch 1, 20240501

The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the United Nations (UN), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Food programme(WFP), the National Government and the...

Agribusiness and Funding News

Murang’a tea farmers set to reap benefits under new KTDA agreement

adminMarch 1, 2024

by adminMarch 1, 20240506

Tea farmers in Murang’a are poised to experience improved benefits following a recent agreement signed between their directors and the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA)....

Agribusiness News

Mombasa to host 5th Jumuiya agribusiness and blue economy investment conference

adminNovember 29, 2023November 29, 2023

by adminNovember 29, 2023November 29, 20230634

Mombasa is set to host the 5th Jumuiya Agribusiness and Blue Economy Investment Conference, scheduled to take place from November 28th to 30th. Organized by...