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Mumias Sugar 2021 Limited has announced that its factory in Western Kenya is fully operational and ready to receive sugarcane from all farmers following the completion of a planned four-week annual maintenance period. The firm, operated by Sarrai Group under a lease arrangement, said the maintenance work has been concluded and the factory is now…
Cucumber farming has become a highly lucrative venture for farmers in Kiambu County, offering a rapid return on investment due to the high demand in urban markets, hotels and supermarkets. Farmers say that cucumbers are slowly turning into green gold noting that they are generating high proceeds from the crop that has a short maturity…
Kenya and other African nations are being pressed to rethink how they fund agriculture and food systems, amid shrinking donor support, global economic uncertainty, and intensifying climate risks. Experts warn that without stronger local financing structures, millions of farmers and small businesses could be left vulnerable. Speaking during the Financing Agri‑Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) 2026…
The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on Tuesday held a stakeholders’ consultative forum in Bungoma County to address persistent challenges facing the sugarcane subsector and explore ways of improving the livelihoods of farmers across the country. The forum, chaired by David Wakoli, brought together sugarcane farmers, farmers’ associations, representatives and management of…
Kericho County is rapidly establishing itself as a key coffee-producing hub, driven by hundreds of farmers in Kipkelion East’s Masambworik area who are turning to coffee cultivation. The shift comes as many farmers abandon maize farming and other traditional cash crops. Over the years, these crops have seen declining returns driven by rising production costs,…
Kenya is charting a new course for its sugar industry, shifting beyond raw sugar production to ethanol, renewable energy, and bio‑based products in a bid to cut fuel costs, create rural jobs, and restore confidence among farmers and investors. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the government has undertaken sweeping reforms since 2022 to revive a…
More than 600 smallholder dairy farmers in Muhoroni Constituency are set to benefit from the installation of two solar‑powered milk coolers, part of a government programme designed to cut post‑harvest losses and expand market access in Kisumu County. The coolers, each with a capacity of 1,000 litres, were handed over through a partnership between the…
Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma has condemned the long‑standing culture of speeding among miraa transporters, describing it as “foolishness” that must be abandoned in favour of safer and more sustainable practices. Speaking during the inauguration of the Miraa Promotion Committee at the county headquarters, Mutuma said the reckless driving associated with miraa deliveries exposes both drivers…
Kenya will host the sixth edition of Avocado Africa 2026, a major international summit that is expected to draw leading players in the global fruits and vegetables industry. The four‑day conference, scheduled for May 26–29 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, will bring together farmers, exporters, investors, policymakers, researchers, development partners and agribusiness leaders…
The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has kicked off a grower registration exercise that will run from today, May 25, to June 1, 2026, paving the way for Grower Representative Elections scheduled for June 25, 2026. The elections, anchored in the Sugar Act No. 11 of 2024, will allow sugarcane growers across Kenya’s sugar catchment areas…
