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High Court Orders Government to Release Records in Kenya Rice Import Case as Farmers Challenge Duty-Free Imports
Kenya rice import case takes a new turn after the High Court ordered government agencies to release records on the duty-free importation of 490,000 tonnes of rice within seven days.…
Nyeri County Boosts Poultry Farming With Chick Distribution Programme
The Nyeri County Government has distributed 4,545 one-month-old chicks to 12 self-help groups in Naromoru-Kiamathaga Ward, Kieni East, in an effort to strengthen poultry farming and improve farmers' livelihoods. The…
Kenya and Senegal Deepen Cooperation on GMO Biosafety Regulation
Kenya and Senegal have taken a step toward stronger regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) following a consultative meeting between their national biosafety authorities. The meeting brought together officials from…
Baringo Groundnut Enterprise Gets Boost Through New Development Plan
Baringo Groundnut Enterprise gets a major boost as Baringo County, KALRO and CIMMYT agree on a plan to improve seed access, markets, value addition and farmer incomes. The Baringo groundnut…
Kenya Meat Conference 2026 to Launch ANITRAC and Adopt Joint Communiquรฉ for Industry Revival
The Kenya Meat Conference 2026 will launch the Animal Identification and Traceability System (ANITRAC) and adopt a Joint Communiquรฉ to revitalise the country's meat sector. The Kenya Meat Conference 2026…
Kenya and Madagascar Forge Livestock Development Partnership to Boost Farmer Incomes
Kenya and Madagascar have forged a livestock development partnership focused on research, innovation, and technical collaboration to improve farmer livelihoods and boost productivity. Kenya and Madagascar are deepening their ties…
Kenya Partners with Global Pig Genetics Firm Topigs Norsvin to Boost Swine Production
Kenya has partnered with Topigs Norsvin to improve pig genetics in the country. The deal aims to boost productivity and commercialise the swine value chain. The government has hosted a…
Kenya and Italy Deeps Agri-food Ties to Curb Post-Harvest Losses and Modernise Food Processing
Kenya and Italy have deepened agri-food ties as 13 Italian companies arrive in Nairobi to explore partnerships aimed at reducing post-harvest losses and modernising food processing. Kenya and Italy have…
Government Endorses KSh5.8 Billion Leather Value Chain Development in Kenya to Create 120,000 Jobs
The leather value chain development in Kenya will receive billion to unlock KSh120 billion potential and create 120,000 jobs. Cabinet also adopted a new cotton policy. The government has given…
Agricultural Finance Corporation and DanChurchAid Partner to Finance Solar Cold Storage for Farmers
The Agricultural Finance Corporation and DanChurchAid have launched a financing model for solar-powered cold storage. The partnership aims to cut post-harvest losses and boost farmer profits. The Agricultural Finance Corporation…