October 23, 2026
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Farmers consult during the Multi-Sectoral Clinic at Runyenjes Main Stadium in Embu County. PHOTO| courtesy

KALRO showcases new farming technologies at Embu clinic

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KALRO showcases farming technologies to farmers during an Embu agricultural clinic Farmers learn about soil fertility, biotechnology and certified seed use Digital platforms offer farmers access to agricultural knowledge and services The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has showcased new technologies aimed at boosting food production in Embu County. The innovations are also…

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Kitui County Senator Enoch Wambua speaks during a Senate session on the Government’s preparedness to support farmers ahead of the anticipated El Niño rains. PHOTO| Courtesy

Senator Wambua presses for seed plan ahead of El Niño rains

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Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua seeks clarity on the Government’s seed distribution plans ASAL farmers could use the expected rains to improve food and livestock production The Senator wants timely seeds, tree seedlings, pasture and extension support for farmers Kitui County Senator Enoch Wambua has questioned the Government’s readiness to get seeds and seedlings to farmers…

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Nairobi Coffee Exchange generates Sh755m in Sale 41 auction

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Coffee worth Ksh755 million changed hands in Sale 41 at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange Price differences widened sharply across grades and individual lots Certified coffee continued to attract higher average prices than uncertified lots The Nairobi Coffee Exchange sold 990,385 kilograms of coffee in Sale 41, fetching Ksh755 million at an average of Ksh38,118 per…

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CS for Agriculture Mutahi Kagwe inspects livestock at the Bachuma National Livestock Quarantine Centre in Taita-Taveta County. PHOTO| Courtesy

Kenya bets on Bachuma hub to unlock livestock export markets

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Bachuma centre is positioned to connect livestock farmers with international export markets County-backed investment plans aim to give farmers a stake in the livestock value chain Traceability and water infrastructure are being prioritised to support export readiness Taita-Taveta County has taken a major step toward transforming its livestock sector, with the handover of the Bachuma…

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A worker plucking tea at a farm-Photo|Courtesy

Tea farmers await KTDA second bonus payment for 2025/26

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Factory directors are set to review the year’s tea earnings before announcing the payout Farmers are bracing for a bonus shaped by market disruptions and rising costs Last year’s top-paying factories set a benchmark that growers will be watching closely The tea farmers expect their directors to declare bonus payments for the year 2025/2026, after…

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Farmers from Nakuru and Kirinyaga counties listen during a meeting on irrigation farming and the exchange of best practices. PHOTO| Courtesy

Nakuru farmers visit Kirinyaga to learn irrigation success

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Nakuru farmers tour Kirinyaga irrigation schemes for practical lessons Peer exchange highlights ways to improve farm productivity Farmers learn how to manage and sustain irrigation projects Farmers from Nakuru County have been taken on a practical learning journey to Kirinyaga to see how successful irrigation schemes are run and how they can turn irrigation infrastructure…

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State Department for Industry Principal Secretary Dr. Juma Mukhwana speaks during a presser.- PHOTO| Courtesy

Govt to invest Sh150m in cassava processing equipment at Nasewa

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Government allocates Ksh150 million for cassava processing equipment Nasewa CAIP targets value addition and new jobs for farmers Parliamentary committee calls for faster completion of the project The Government will invest Ksh150 million to equip the Nasewa County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) in Busia County with cassava starch and flour processing machinery as part…

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Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen arrives at Gataragwa Grounds in Nyeri County for the launch of the Kieni West Onions Farmers' Cooperative. PHOTO| courtesy

Kieni West onion farmers get cooperative to boost incomes

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More than 7,000 onion farmers join forces through a new cooperative Farmers set to access inputs, equipment and improved market opportunities New facilities aim to reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen farmer incomes More than 7,000 onion farmers in Kieni West, Nyeri County, are set to receive farm inputs, post-harvest facilities and improved market access following…

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Packed tea ready for dispatch to the Mombasa auction. Photo/courtesy

Tea smallholders earn Sh914m at Mombasa auction

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KTDA tea factories secure strong returns at the Mombasa auction Farmers benefit as tea prices remain firm amid reduced volumes Fertiliser availability raises hopes for improved production next year Tea smallholders under the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) earned Ksh 914,424,196.14 at the Mombasa auction this week. The factories sold 2,596,542 kg of tea at…

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Youth and women groups receive improved indigenous chicks distributed by the Busia County Government to support poultry farming and income generation across six areas. PHOTO| courtesy

Busia County boosts poultry farming with 11,080 chicks

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Busia County distributes improved chicks to youth and women groups Beneficiaries receive additional support to strengthen poultry projects County urges groups to focus on proper care and sustainable farming Busia County has distributed 11,080 improved indigenous chicks to 135 youth and women’s groups to boost poultry farming across six areas. The County Government rolled out…

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