Eldoret City is fast emerging as one of Kenya’s most dynamic urban centres, combining a strong sporting heritage with growing opportunities in tourism, healthcare, education, hospitality, logistics and investment. In Uasin Gishu County to the west of Kenya, Eldoret is one of the country’s major cities after Nakuru. It has built a distinctive…
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka and other Agriculture stakeholders during the launch of The Model County Youth in Agribusiness Strategy in Nairobi on Wednessday August 12 2026 County governments are stepping up efforts to create structured opportunities for young people in agriculture, with the Council of Governors launching a new strategy aimed at moving youth from…
Kenya could earn more than Sh116 billion annually from coffee exports by 2030 if it strengthens coffee certification systems, adopts better quality management practices and invests in farmer training, a new study has found. The doctoral research conducted at Kenyatta University says improving certification programmes across the coffee value chain could significantly increase production, expand…
Speaking at a press conference in Eldoret, the leaders warned that the country could face a major food shortage if the government fails to act before the October planting season.
Technopolis Development Authority Chief Manager Physical Planning Compliance and Environment, Arch. Annah Musyimi (Centre) loads seed balls into a drone ahead of the seed broadcast at Konza Technopolis that saw over 36,000 seeds broadcasted via drone over 400 acres within the Konza Technopolis Wildlife Conservancy. Konza Technopolis, Kenya – June 24, 2026 — Technopolis Development Authority (formerly Konza Technopolis Development…
The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has called for increased investment, innovation, and stronger support systems for farmers, saying agriculture remains the foundation of economic growth, food security, and national prosperity. Speaking during a global farmers’ gathering in Nairobi, Kagwe emphasized that successful agricultural economies around the world have been built…
The project will begin by targeting more than 3,000 farmers across the Lake Region before gradually expanding to reach over 20,000 farmers in the coming years.
Farmers display prizes awarded during Bayer and KEPHIS’ certified seed verification campaign aimed at promoting the use of genuine seeds in Kenya. Speaking during a farmer reward event organised by Bayer in collaboration with Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), Deputy Director for Seed Certification Ephraim Washira called on farmers across the country to remain…
Gladys Boss has launched a multi-school feeding programme across Uasin Gishu County in a bid to boost school attendance and improve learning outcomes among pupils. The programme, rolled out in partnership with Soy Afric, Amina Myren Foundation and KAPU Africa, seeks to provide nutritional support to learners in vulnerable communities across the county. Speaking during…
Nairobi, Kenya, April 27, 2026 — More than 1,000 stakeholders from government, financial institutions, development partners, and the private sector are set to gather in Nairobi for the Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) 2026 Summit, in a renewed effort to unlock sustainable financing for Africa’s food systems. The summit, scheduled for June 30 to July…
