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AFA Reaffirms Commitment to Revitalising Kenya’s Coffee Subsector as Taste of Harvest Winners Honoured

Winnie Atieno06 mins

The Agricultural Food Authority (AFA) in partnership with Africa Fine Coffee s Association (AFCA) has reiterated its commitment to revitalising Kenya’s coffee subsector through increased production, value addition, and strengthened market systems, as winners of the 2026 Taste of Harvest Coffee Competition were honoured during a breakfast meeting at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)….

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Kenyan High Court Delivers Landmark Ruling Affirming Farmers’ Right to Save and Share Indigenous Seeds

Sharon Atieno05 mins

NAIROBI, Kenya, 27 November 2025 – In a groundbreaking decision hailed as a triumph for food sovereignty and climate justice, the High Court of Kenya has struck down punitive sections of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act, declaring that the traditional practice of saving, sharing, and exchanging indigenous seeds is not a crime. The ruling,…

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Kenchic Ramps Up AMR Awareness as Poultry Sector Faces Rising Risks

Winnie Atieno06 mins

Duncan Kamiti, Kenchic Kakuzi North Broiler Farm farm manager addressing the media during a media tour at the farm on Wednesday November 19,2025. As Kenya marks Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week (Nov 18–24, 2025), Kenchic PLC has intensified its public outreach on responsible antibiotic use, warning that poor farming practices and non-adherence to basic poultry…

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ICCF 2025 Calls for Fairer Standards and Market Access for Farmers

Winnie Atieno06 mins

From left: Elizabeth Mueni, food security, climate justice and trade policy specialist, Lynette Kithinji from East African Green council, Faith Ndunge, deputy director standards, International relations and trade at KEPHIS, James Mureithi, managing Director at control union Kenya, Jane Musindi from Agricultural sector Network (ASNET), Antony Mwangi, CEO of Visible industries and Antony Mwangi, standards…

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AGRA Urges COP30 to Deliver a Farmer-First Climate Breakthrough with Youth at the Core

Sharon Atieno04 mins

Belém, Brazil, November 11, 2025 — As global leaders convene for the UN Climate Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has called for urgent, farmer-centered climate action that translates global pledges into tangible outcomes for Africa’s smallholders. AGRA President Alice Ruhweza emphasized that Africa’s farmers, soils, and…

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What Yara’s ‘Village Experience’ Taught Agribusiness About Scaling In Kenya 

Sharon Atieno09 mins

MWEA, KENYA —David Onyunde, a maize and horticulture farmer from Aboke village in Siaya County, once embodied the struggle of Kenya’s agricultural heartland. “For years, I relied on guesswork and recycled seed, and I didn’t understand what my soil truly needed,” he recalled. “My yields declined despite all my effort.” David’s plight mirrors Kenya’s agricultural…

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Kenya Champions Innovation and Market Access as Africa International Agricultural Expo 2025 Kicks Off

Sharon Atieno07 mins

Summit participants walking into Exhibition areas where exhibitors are explaining products at Africa International Agricultural Expo 2025. Nairobi, Kenya – October 28, 2025: The Africa International Agricultural Expo 2025 opened in Nairobi today, positioning Kenya as Africa’s leading agro-tourism and innovation destination. The week-long event brings together over 150 international executives, 800 delegates, policymakers, innovators,…

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Tea Board Reaffirms Partnership and Transparency in Industry Reforms

Winnie Atieno26 mins

Tea board of Kenya(TBK) Chairman, Mr. Ndungu Gathinji(Left),TBK Chief Executive officer, Mr. Willy Mutai(Centre) and TBK board member Kennedy Kaburi at the Stakeholder validation forum on Monday, October 13, 2025 in Nairobi. Nairobi, Kenya – Monday, October 13, 2025 -The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, collaboration, and accountability in…

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Harnessing the Sun: How Solar Energy Could Transform East Africa’s Agriculture

Emmanuel Masinde04 mins

Eng Vincent kabuti speaking during the launch of the solar Energy for Agricultural Resilience (SoLR) Phase II project at the international water management institute Against the backdrop of rising climate shocks, high energy costs, and mounting food insecurity, a ray of hope is emerging for smallholder farmers in East Africa. The solution is simple yet…

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Yara Marks 30 Years in Kenya, Unveils Bold Promise for the Next 30 Years at Agitech Grand Expo 2025

Sharon Atieno07 mins

Yara East Africa, a subsidiary of global agricultural solutions leader Yara International, officially marked its 30th anniversary on October 2, 2025, in Mwea, Kirinyaga County during the Agitech Grand Expo 2025. The event celebrated three decades of agricultural transformation in Kenya while unveiling the company’s bold strategic vision for the next 30 years. The milestone…

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