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The sudden closure of the Port of Salalah, a major shipping route has shaken the Kenya’s tea export forcing leaders in the tea sector to convene crisis meetings to deliberate on the possibility of turning to the existing longer routes to reach key export markets. Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Chairman Enos Njeru said the…
Coffee farmers have called for the revival of Coffee Board of Kenya (CBK), accusing Agriculture Food Authority (AFA) of being ill-prepared to handle their concerns, as it only operated through the coffee directorate. Speaking during a consultative meeting, Samuel Maina, coffee farmer said the assenting of the coming back of the CBK into law will…
The coffee market has made Ksh 20.9 billion after the sale of 348,506 bags of quality coffee in the last five months, auctioned through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE). The premier grades of AA, AB, and C through the auction conducted between October 1, last year and March 6, attracted the major markets. In the duration, the…
Farmers in Trans Nzoia County are up in arms over the fertiliser shortage which has hit the County as the planting season begins. This happens amid Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe declaration that the government will pay fertiliser suppliers soon amid fears of hoarding due to delayed payments. Farmers say they are ready to plant…
Rice farmers in Ahero have received a major boost after the national government h unveiled a Ksh650 million project to rehabilitate and expand pumping station in Nyando Sub County under an initiative being undertaken by the National Irrigation Authority in partnership with Hungary . The project financed by Hungary includes installation of a 500 kilowatt-peak…
Peter Waitumu,56, has been a coffee farmer in Meru all his life. He has educated his six children from coffee proceedings, built his enviable house and created for himself a relatively comfortable life all through his coffee farm. He inherited the farm from his late father. Peter says in an interview that part of the…
The Kericho County Governor, Dr. Erick Mutai has launched a county-wide vaccination campaign targeting 233,000 cattle against foot-and-mouth disease. The exercise which aims to boost livestock immunity and prevent imminent disease outbreaks, show 210 cattle vaccinated at Kap Machuma Sub-Location 210 cattle were vaccinated with the campaign ongoing in Itoig. Area Chief Wilson Koskey said…
The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries has reviewed submissions on the proposed Agriculture Produce (Minimum Guaranteed Returns) Bill, Senate Bills No. 17 of 2025, as lawmakers move forward with plans to strengthen protections for farmers. The committee chaired Bungoma County Senator Wafula Wakoli examined views from stakeholders on the proposed legislation aimed…
The coffee farmers earning dropped to Ksh6.8 billion after 134,602 bags of coffee were traded in February through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) down from Ksh 7.5billion in January. However; 33,515 bags were withdrawn from the market after buyers and the farmers failed to agree on the negotiated prices during the coffee auction. February earnings…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has urged farmers to take advantage of the early onset of rains and plant in order to enhance food security in the County. Speaking at Kathaana in Kangundo on Tuesday as she launched the distribution of 74.9 tons of certified seeds to 37,450 farmers across the county, Governor Ndeti said the…
