October 23, 2026
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KALRO Deputy Director for Crops Dr Alice Murage speaks during a past occasion. PHOTO| courtesy

KALRO trains officers to boost mango, cashew nut production

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Agriculture officers trained to strengthen support for mango and cashew nut farmers Training focuses on practical technologies and improved farming practices Officers urged to strengthen links between researchers, extension teams and farmers The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) has stepped up efforts to improve mango and cashew nut production by equipping agriculture officers…

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Antony Kinoti Mugambi, the pioneer dragon fruit farmer in Africa and Kenya shows off a sample of sliced dragon fruit and sections of the thriving farm in the remote area of Mwangathia ward, Central Imenti constituency in Meru County. PHOTO| courtesy

Meet Kenya’s pioneer dragon fruit farmer transforming Meru

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Meru farmer turns a rocky landscape into a thriving dragon fruit farm Mugambi develops a patented dragon fruit variety after years of research Farmer urges Kenyans to embrace dragon fruit farming as demand rises Antony Kinoti Mugambi, Africa’s pioneer dragon fruit farmer, has become the talk of the town after deliberately and resiliently transforming a…

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Dr Ronald Inyangala displaying a letter from the Kenya sugar board election committee allowing him to vie for the Upper Western region KSB director position which it's elections was to be held on 5th September 2026 but was later suspended following a court order. PHOTO| Wakhungu Andaje

Sugar farmers await KSB election date amid court battle over board seats

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Sugar farmers await clarity on delayed Kenya Sugar Board elections Farmers reject a proposal for Parliament to appoint board directors Upper Western farmers rally behind their preferred candidate for the seat Kenya’s sugar farmers are eagerly awaiting an election date for their preferred director as the High Court prepares to determine consolidated cases challenging the…

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Enos Njeru speaks in a high profile tea meeting in Nairobi. PHOTO| courtesy

Kagwe, Njeru push for stronger tea sector partnerships

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Tea stakeholders call for stronger partnerships to transform the sector Kagwe urges measures to boost value addition and continental tea trade KTDA pushes collaboration on markets, technology and climate resilience Kenya’s tea stakeholders have called for stronger partnerships to fast-track the sector’s transformation for 700,000 farmers. Key officials said most of the tea in the…

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KALRO Director General Dr Patrick Ketiem (left) with a member of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) delegation during a visit to KALRO Kabete. PHOTO| courtesy

Kenya, Australia explore agricultural research partnership

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Kenya and Australia explore new areas of agricultural research cooperation Researchers examine technology and data-driven approaches for farmers Soil health and livestock feed emerge as key areas for collaboration Kenya’s agricultural research sector could see stronger international cooperation in soil health, digital farming and livestock feed following talks between the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research…

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Agriculture and Livestock Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe speaks in Parliament on government measures to advance agriculture reforms. PHOTO| Courtesy

Kagwe outlines new measures to boost dairy farmer incomes

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Government outlines measures to cut dairy production costs New investments target milk losses, breeding and animal feed Farmers set to benefit from wider support across the dairy value chain The Government has rolled out a Ksh1.428 billion dairy investment plan targeting lower production costs, higher output and better incomes for farmers. Speaking before Parliament while…

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KTDA Holding Chairman Enos Njeru speaks during the 7th African Tea Convention and Exhibition in Nairobi. PHOTO| Courtesy

Kenya tea sector seeks partnerships for smallholder growers

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Tea sector players seek stronger partnerships across the value chain Stakeholders push for innovation, new markets and stronger brands Farmers urged to benefit more from changing global tea demand Kenya’s tea sector has appealed for strategic partnerships designed to take the tea value chain to the next level for the benefit of smallholder tea growers,…

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Stakeholders follow proceedings during the validation of priority Focal Development Areas under the Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme in Eldoret. PHOTO| courtesy

Uasin Gishu farmers set to gain from InReMP rollout

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Uasin Gishu validates priority areas for climate-resilient agriculture InReMP targets farmers through land restoration and stronger rural livelihoods Programme prepares to map degraded landscapes and identify beneficiaries Farmers in Uasin Gishu are set to gain from InReMP, a programme targeting climate-resilient land, forest cover and stronger rural livelihoods across the county. Stakeholders meeting in Eldoret…

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Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo holds a cheque with farmers during the launch of the Ksh36.4 million farmer grants programme in Borabu Constituency. PHOTO| courtesy

Nyamira launches Sh36.4m grants, FMD vaccination drive

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Nyamira rolls out grants to support farmer organisations and value chains Livestock owners get subsidised protection against a major cattle disease Dairy and coffee farmers are targeted through the new initiatives Nyamira County has launched a Ksh36.4 million farmer grants package alongside an FMD vaccination drive covering more than 113,800 cattle. Governor Amos Nyaribo unveiled…

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