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Kamuthi Farmers Cooperative Society Limited lost 176 acres of land in Kiambu worth Ksh 10 billion to Nairobi City County. The Sacco lost an appeal in court against the county government in pursuit of the land in a matter that has been prolonged in court for 33 years. Court of Appeal judges David Musinga, Sankale…
Agriculture is often referred to as the backbone of any economy. Its significance extends beyond mere food production; it touches on various aspects of societal well-being, economic stability, and environmental sustainability. In recent years, the challenges posed by climate change, population growth, and economic fluctuations have highlighted the urgent need for governments to prioritize the…
The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, Hassan Ali Joho, has announced the formation of a task force to address contentious issues surrounding the Fisheries Management and Development (Aquaculture) Regulations, 2024. This move follows a constitutional petition filed by the Lake Victoria Aquaculture (LVA) Association on December 24, 2024,…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
