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Githunguri Member of Parliament, MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has raised alarming concerns over the state of Kenya’s tea sector, warning that it is on the brink of collapse unless urgent action is taken by the government. Wamuchomba, who has been an outspoken advocate for tea farmers, criticized the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), claiming it has…
The Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has called for intensified farmer sensitization on pest control issued to safeguard Kenya’s macadamia sector. According to the Chairperson for Macadamia Association of Kenya, Jane Maigua, he has warned that harmful pesticides and aggressive pest attacks are destroying up to 40% of national production, an…
The state has suffered a blow after the High Court ordered the coffee regulator to hold a public participation forum on the implementation of coffee exchange fees 2024 in six months. High Court Judge Edward Muriithi in a landmark ruling ordered the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to hold fresh public participation forums in six months,…
President Dr William Samoei Ruto has laid out what his Kenya Kwanza administration has done for the Agriculture sector, the main turbine in the engine that is driving his ambitious 10-year Bottom Up Transformation Agenda blueprint. This is as the countdown for his momentous first term in office draws to a close. In his second…
Vihiga County farmers have embraced the aquaponics farming, which involves the integration of fish farming and crop production, to promote food production in the region. The project being supported by the Vihiga county government and other strategic partners is taking root in the region following the establishment of a modern system at Kaimosi Friends Vocational…
Agrochemical companies and the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), with other agencies have called for stronger laws to protect farmers against illegal pest control products in the country. Speaking during the campaign run to sensitized farmers on the safe use of legal pesticides, the stakeholders underscored that using illegal pest control products not only harms…
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has announced plans to open two new border offices as it intensifies monitoring and surveillance of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) products across the Country. Speaking during new staff capacity building exercise at KALRO Kandara, acting Chief Executive Officer Nehemiah Ngetich said the new will be in Moyale and Isebania. “In…
The agricultural fraternity in Kenya is mourning the sudden death of Eric Kimunguyi, the Chief Executive Officer of Aaak-Grow/CropLife Kenya, who passed away after a short illness. Industry leaders have paid glowing tribute to Kimunguyi, praising his leadership, integrity, and unwavering dedication to promoting sustainable and science-driven agriculture across the country. In a statement, Aak-Grow/CropLife…
Machakos County is revamping its coffee sector after Governor Wavinya Ndeti championed a transformative investment under the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP). Five coffee cooperative societies in the region have received a major boost with over Ksh 45 million in grants to revamp and modernize their operations. The beneficiary societies include Kasinga Farmers…
The Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), and the Korean government are working together on a programme to manage pests by developing technologies and management practices that resolve modern pest challenges in Machakos County. The technologies are geared towards enabling farmers to lose less produce to pests that have been ravaging crops and damaging yields…
