November 15, 2026
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Kamaki Beekeepers Cooperative representatives and MaCuisine officials during the signing of a honey offtake agreement to provide Kitui honey producers with a reliable market.

Kitui beekeepers sign deal to sell honey to MaCuisine

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Kitui beekeepers secure a new commercial market through a partnership with MaCuisine. The agreement aims to protect honey producers from exploitative middlemen and unstable prices. A government donation of 50 beehives is expected to boost local honey production. Beekeepers in Kitui South Sub-County now have a guaranteed buyer for their honey after the Kamaki Beekeepers…

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Migori cane farmers demand weighbridges ahead of board polls

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Migori sugarcane farmers have outlined key demands ahead of the November 24 board elections. Growers want mobile weighbridges to improve transparency in cane deliveries and payments. Import controls and faster harvesting are among the priorities facing incoming farmer representatives. Sugarcane farmers in Migori County have told National Sugar Board candidates to fix cane weighing, imports…

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Garissa pastoralists buy livestock vaccines at Sh3 a dose

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Garissa pastoralists are benefiting from a subsidised livestock vaccination programme targeting remote communities. Private animal health providers have been brought on board to improve vaccine distribution and availability. The initiative combines disease prevention with wider efforts to protect livestock and strengthen pastoralist livelihoods. Pastoralists in Garissa County can now buy livestock vaccines at Ksh 3…

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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and County Assembly Speaker Anne Kiusya embrace during a meeting at the Senate today, Thursday , November 12,2026.

Machakos budget stalemate nears end after Senate hearing

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Senate intervention brings fresh momentum to Machakos County’s budget dispute. County Assembly Speaker sets a date for considering the governor’s reservations. MCAs face a crucial decision as pressure mounts to end the stalemate. The protracted stalemate surrounding the 2026/2027 Machakos County Budget is edging closer to resolution following a significant breakthrough at the Senate Standing…

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Traders who held peaceful demostration in Meru town before matching to Meru County government headquaters to seek an audience with Governor Isaac Mutuma. PHOTO| Majau

Gakoromone traders demand Sh700,000 for road repairs

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Gakoromone traders are demanding Ksh700,000 compensation for repairing a road near their market. Meru County has promised to assess the works and resolve the petition within three days. Traders have also called for better sanitation and security, warning they could withhold revenue payments. Hundreds of traders at Gakoromone open air market in Meru town yesterday…

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Anthrax confirmed in cattle in two Kakamega sub-counties

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Kakamega has confirmed anthrax infections in cattle in two sub-counties. Farmers have been urged to vaccinate livestock and avoid unnecessary animal movements. County authorities have stepped up surveillance and vaccination efforts to contain the outbreak. Anthrax has been confirmed in cattle in Kisa North ward of Khwisero Sub-county and Malinya area of Ikolomani Sub-county, Kakamega…

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Kirimi Kanyatta, a prominent milk farmer from Nkuene ward, South Imenti constituency in Meru County. PHOTO| courtesy

Meru milk farmers welcome plan to raise price to Ksh 65

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Meru farmers welcome proposed increase in milk prices to Ksh 65 per litre. Farmers say higher prices would ease production costs and improve household incomes. They urge the government to shield the new earnings from additional taxation. Milk farmers in Meru County have welcomed President William Ruto’s remarks on plans to raise the price of…

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Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho with Head of Public Service Felix Koskei at the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project.

Bura Irrigation Scheme expands into sugarcane farming

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The Bura Irrigation Scheme in Tana River County is adding sugarcane to its crops, with officials saying early results point to strong yields. The move widens what the scheme grows, which has traditionally been rice, rather than replacing it. Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said the area’s agro-climatic conditions favour sugar production. The cane…

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Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga chairs the County Executive Committee meeting at the county headquarters. PHOTO| courtesy

Homa Bay approves Sacco grants, Rodi Kopany land plan

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Homa Bay County has approved grants to agricultural Saccos to strengthen farmer organisations. The county has cleared funding for Sustainable Land Management programmes and participation in a 14-county economic initiative. Rodi Kopany Town is set to get a new land use plan to guide its urban development. Homa Bay County will issue grants to agricultural…

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Digital Green Foundation Representative alongside County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture Leonard Bor after signing the MoU./ courtesy

Nakuru farmers to get digital farming support via FarmerChat

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Nakuru County has partnered with Digital Green Foundation to expand digital agricultural advisory services. FarmerChat will provide women and young people with farming advice and market-driven agricultural information. IFPRI will conduct a study to assess the platform’s impact on farming practices and productivity. Farmers in Nakuru County are set to gain easier access to agricultural…

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