CS nominee Kagwe proposes consultative approach in livestock vaccination program

Cabinet Secretary Nominee Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture and Livestock Development) has proposed a consultative approach in the livestock vaccination program. The former Health CS said the decision to vaccinate livestock ultimately lies with the owner. Experts will be involved to address misconceptions and provide facts. Speaking during the vetting exercise by the Committee on Appointments, Kagwe…

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Kakamega Governor affirms completion of Tumbeni Dairy Plant Project this year

Kakamega Governor Fernandez Barasa has announced that the Tumbeni Dairy Plant project in Malava Constituency is on track for completion by the end of this year. Speaking at the funeral of the late Mzee Jackson Mulunda Shamala in Ichina, East Kabras Ward, Barasa emphasized the project’s potential to revolutionize Malava’s economy and provide crucial support…

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Aquaculture stakeholders urge govt to convene forum on fisheries management regulations

Aquaculture stakeholders have urged the government to urgently convene a consultative forum to address gaps in the Fisheries Management and Development (aquaculture) Regulations 2024. This comes after the Lake Victoria Aquaculture Association (LVA) obtained conservatory orders from the High Court to temporarily halt the implementation of the new regulations which were to take effect on…

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The Lake Victoria Aquaculture Association (LVA) Board Secretary, Pete Ondeng.

High Court suspends implementation of fisheries management regulations 2024

The High Court has issued conservatory orders suspending the implementation of the Fisheries Management and Development (Aquaculture) Regulations 2024. This follows a petition filed at the Milimani High Court in Nairobi by the Lake Victoria Aquaculture Association (LVA) to contest the new regulations recently gazetted by Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS)…

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The Kenya Sugar Board given 6 months to fast-track sector reforms

The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has been  given a six month ultimatum to draft regulations aimed at streamlining operations of the troubled sugar sector. Agriculture Principal Secretary, Kiprono Ronoh, said these regulations are crucial for ensuring the effective implementation of the new law which came into place following the recent assent of the Sugar Bill…

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President Ruto defends govt livestock vaccination

President William Ruto has defended the government’s livestock vaccination initiative, set to commence in January 2025. Ruto said the initiative is a critical step toward improving animal health and boosting the livestock sector. The program will see to the vaccination of 22 million cattle against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and 50 million sheep and…

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PS State Department for Agriculture Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh at Torsogek Coffee Farmers Cooperative in Kericho County.

PS Ronoh assures govt will restore profitability to coffee sector

Principal Secretary – State Department for Agriculture, Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh, has assured coffee farmers that the government is committed to restore profitability to the coffee sector. The PS attended Torsogek Coffee Farmers Cooperative in Kericho County to celebrate a key milestone said the coffee industry which supports around 5 million Kenyans must be supported. The…

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USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator for Resilience, Environment and Food Security Mia Beers and Makueni county governor Mutula Kilonzo junior during the tour of the projects./Lydia Ngoolo.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo urges public to explore Makueni’s regenerative farming practices

Makueni County Governor Mutula Kilonzo has urged the public to explore the county and learn farm practices. He noted that farmers are now benefitting with regenerative agriculture and conservation based agricultural practices which are aimed at transforming livelihoods in the county courtesy of USAID. The governor was speaking during the tour of water projects developed…

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Kenya Sugar Board unveils new guidelines to boost sugar industry production and efficiency

The Kenya Sugar Board has launched guidelines which will be used by farmers and other industry players moving forward. The document known as Kenya Sugar Industry Growers Guide enumerates how farmers will go about their activities in order to ramp up production. It comes barley a month after President William Ruto assented the Sugar Bill…

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