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One of the large capacity cereals drier given to cooperatives in Trans Nzoia County. Photo by Godfrey Wamalwa

Cooperatives empowered as Trans Nzoia rolls out large capacity grain driers to curb post-harvest losses

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The cooperative movement in Trans Nzoia County has received a major boost after the county government, operationalized large-capacity cereal driers across several key cooperatives. The move is part of the county’s Post-Harvest Loss Management Initiative, aimed at helping farmers reduce grain losses and improve profitability. Through the Department of Agriculture and Cooperatives, the county has…

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Kamakia Arunga owner of the farm addressing the press. Photo by Joh Majau

Miraa farmer counts losses after farm set ablaze

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A prominent Miraa farmer from Kinisa Amwathi in Igembe North Subcounty, Meru County is counting huge losses after his Miraa farm was set ablaze by unknown people. The owner of the farm Kamakia Arunga said he was shocked and devastated after his 3-acre miraa farm, which a source of livelihood is for many, was reduced…

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Nandi Governor with the farmers during the past Agricultural Show/Photo Courtesy

Nandi farmers embrace climate-smart agriculture to cope with climate change

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Farmers in Tindiret Sub-county in Nandi County are turning to climate-smart agriculture as unpredictable weather continues to disrupt traditional farming patterns in the region. Once known for its fertile soils and reliable rainfall, Tindiret has in recent years experienced prolonged dry spells and sudden heavy rains, making it increasingly difficult for smallholder farmers to depend…

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The Solar-powered sunflower refinery groundbreaking ceremony in Taita Taveta/Photo by Michael Oduor

Solar-powered sunflower refinery to rescue Taita Taveta farmers from costly cross-border processing

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Over 3,000 sunflower farmers in Taita Taveta County will soon bid farewell to the costly and exhausting trips to Tanzania for processing their produce, following the groundbreaking of a solar-powered sunflower oil refinery in Taveta on Friday. The facility, established by the Kenya Red Cross Society through its Integrated Food Security and Livelihood project with…

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Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe/Photo Courtesy

Gov’t to launch Good Quality Milk certification programme to protect milk exports, boost quality

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The government will soon launch a Good Quality Milk certification programme to set clear benchmarks for hygiene and safety, a programme which will also protect milk exports and boost quality. This was revealed by the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe who added that farmers who deliver high-quality milk will earn premium payments, while those supplying…

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 Deputy President Kithure Kindiki addressing the residents. Photo Courtesy

Government is rolling out reforms to boost tea earnings, DP Kindiki says

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured tea farmers that the government is rolling out comprehensive reforms aimed at ensuring they reap maximum benefits from their hard work. Speaking during a visit to Londiani in Kericho County, Kindiki revealed that Kenya’s tea industry posted impressive earnings of Ksh 215 billion in 2024, a significant increase from Ksh 138…

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Kajiado Agriculture and Livestock CECM Francis ole Sakuda/Photo Courtesy

Kajiado to roll out livestock vaccination drive to cushion herders from drought losses

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The County Government of Kajiado is set to launch a mass vaccination exercise on October 7, targeting Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), which often strike during prolonged dry spells when animals are weakened by lack of pasture and water. The County has also urged local pastoralists to embrace livestock…

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Rose Kirika Foundation Founder and Patron Rosemary Kirika speaking at Kirai village where farmers were being trained on beekeeping/Photo by Jojn Kamau

Youth urged to venture into lucrative beekeeping as alternative for employment

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As unemployment crisis in the country continue to impoverish millions of youth, a call has been made urging them to consider venturing into beekeeping as an alternative for employment. Stakeholders observe that high demand for bees’ products in the country creates a huge opportunity for youth. Statistics indicate that the country requires about 100,000 tons…

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Agriculture and Livestock Development CS Mutahi Kagwe in Senate during the Committee session/Photo Courtesy

Kagwe defends four per cent sugar levy amid pushback from stakeholders

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Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has defended the four per cent Sugar Development Levy, arguing it is necessary to sustain industry growth, fund research, and cushion the sector against cane shortages. This is despite pushback from millers who argue that the levy will increase their financial burden, with some calling for a…

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Boito Tea Factory in Konoin, Bomet County/Photo Courtesy

Bomet’s Boito Tea farmers to hold forum over low bonus payments

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Tea farmers affiliated with Boito Tea Factory in Konoin Sub-County in Bomet County are set to hold a peaceful meeting on October 4 at Boito Market Grounds to discuss the recent release of tea bonus payments, which they claim are unjustifiably low. In an official notice addressed to the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Konoin…

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