The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has concluded a high-impact week at the inaugural CGIAR Science Week in Nairobi by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CGIAR. The agreement marks a major milestone in accelerating agricultural innovation and scaling science-based solutions for smallholder farmers across Africa. Unveiled during CGIAR Science…
Kenya’s agriculture sector continues to be the backbone of the economy, contributing 20 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) directly and another 27 percent indirectly through linkages with other sectors. Employing over 40 percent of the population and more than 70 percent of rural communities, the sector remains a priority for economic growth and…
Nairobi is set to host the 2nd Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference (EAAC) from March 25-28, 2025, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss sustainable farming practices. The event, co-organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Biovision Africa Trust, and other regional partners, aims to build on the success of the 2023 inaugural conference, which…
Uganda’s Minister, Honourable Fred Bwino, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to agroecology, emphasizing its role as a science, a practice, and a movement that promotes farming methods in harmony with nature. Speaking at a high-level agricultural forum, Bwino highlighted the importance of using organic alternatives instead of relying heavily on inorganic inputs. “Agroecology is about…
Agricultural experts and policymakers have emphasized the urgent need to adopt agroecological practices to enhance soil health, improve productivity, and ensure food security in Africa. The summit, attended by government officials, researchers, and farmers, underscored the need for homegrown solutions to address soil degradation. Speaking during a press briefing at a high-level summit on fertilizers…
Principal Secretary Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho addressing delegates at a high-profile gathering held at Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) In a groundbreaking announcement, Agriculture Principal Secretary CPA Ephantus Kimotho, CVS, has outlined a transformative plan aimed at revolutionizing the agricultural sector. Speaking at a high-profile gathering that included development partners, private sector stakeholders, the National Education…
From left- Jecinter Agunja, Coalition for Grassroots Human Rights Defenders; Sylvanus Kasiti, Civil Society Reference Group; Asker Akinyi, a farmer; Ann Maina, BIBA; and Elizabeth Atieno, Greenpeace Africa. Greenpeace Africa, Kenya Peasants League, and BIBA Kenya have hailed the recent court ruling on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) as a major victory for food sovereignty in…
Moses Nyabanda, Managing Director of Equity Bank Kenya, operates a combine harvester during a field visit to Agri All Africa rice Farm. Equity Bank Kenya has partnered with South Africa’s Agri All Africa in a large-scale rice farming initiative aimed at enhancing food security and reducing the country’s reliance on rice imports. The project, launched…
The Macadamia Nut Processors Association of Kenya (MACNUT) Chairperson, Jane Maigua, alongside local farmers, has rejected claims that recent government policies on macadamia have led to a significant price drop from Ksh 150 to Ksh 90 per kilogram. Speaking in Diani, Kwale County, following a three-day workshop on Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe’s directives, Maigua emphasized…
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), in collaboration with key enforcement agencies, has seized 19,000 counterfeit fertilizer bags in a major raid in Nairobi’s Kariokor area. The crackdown follows complaints from legitimate fertilizer manufacturers and trademark owners about the influx of fake agricultural inputs in the market. The operation comes at a crucial time as farmers prepare…
