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…
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has urged Kenyans to exercise restraint and uphold peace during planned demonstrations over the rising cost of fuel, even as concerns over the high cost of living persist. In a statement issued Monday, KAM acknowledged public discontent following the recent fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum…
The Kenya Ports Authority has scheduled 49 cargo vessels to call at the Port of Mombasa and Port of Lamu over the next two weeks, underscoring sustained maritime activity at the country’s key trade gateways. The steady stream of vessel traffic signals resilience in regional and international trade flows, even as the global shipping industry…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 14, 2026 — Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has marked its 20th anniversary with a strong call to scale proven solutions that can boost farmer incomes, strengthen resilient food systems, and drive inclusive agricultural transformation across the continent. The milestone was commemorated during a high-level convening in Addis…
Somali refugees in Dadaab have been pitching makeshift shelters on the outskirts of one of the camps.Photo Courtesy|© UNHCR/Charity Nzomo Families Flee Only When Survival Collapses Nairobi, Kenya, April 2, 2026 – Prolonged drought in Somalia is forcing families to flee across borders into Kenya. Humanitarian agencies warn of a growing human rights crisis. At…
Kenya’s manufacturing sector has called for urgent action to address logistics bottlenecks that continue to undermine competitiveness and limit the country’s ability to fully benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This was during the launch of the Logistics Study Report by Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). Findings from the report reveal that logistics costs across key trade corridors remain high…
