Nairobi International Trade Fair opens with climate smart farming focus

More than 500 exhibitors are showcasing products, technology and services Climate smart farming and export opportunities are taking centre stage at the fair Jamhuri Park is undergoing upgrades as organisers prepare for growing trade activity The Nairobi International Trade Fair has opened at Jamhuri Park today with over 500 exhibitors, a climate smart theme and…

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Hides and skins traders pose for a photo outside the Turkana County Assembly. PHOTO| courtesy

Turkana traders push for review of hides and skins levies

Hides and skins traders in Turkana are seeking changes to levies affecting their businesses Traders want charges and permits reviewed to make the sector more viable County officials are considering reforms to support the livestock value chain and improve revenue collection Traders in Turkana’s hides and skins sector have petitioned the County Assembly to review…

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Governor of Kwale County Fatuma Achani (center) alongside cooperatives representatives during the disbursement of the grant to Kwale farmers Saccos in Kwale County Headquarters. PHOTO| courtesy

Kwale farmers get Sh18.7m boost for agriculture

Farmer organisations in Kwale are set to receive new support for agricultural activities The funding is expected to help groups improve production and access better markets Beneficiaries are being urged to use the support to strengthen incomes at household level Kwale farmers are set to benefit from a Ksh18.7 million grant issued to 20 Saccos…

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Representatives of beneficiary Saccos display a dummy cheque during the disbursement of matching grants under the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) in Siaya County. PHOTO| courtesy

Siaya Saccos receive Sh9.9m boost for farmer lending

Saccos in Siaya are set to expand support for farmers and vulnerable groups New funding is expected to strengthen lending capacity across beneficiary cooperatives The county is rolling out a wider plan to strengthen Saccos across its wards Saccos in Siaya County are set for a financial boost after receiving Ksh9.9 million in matching grants…

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Farmer groups in Homa Bay County display a dummy cheque during an event highlighting support under the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) PHOTO| Courtesy

NAVCDP empowers 147,000 farmers in Homa Bay with Sh58m

Thousands of farmers are benefiting from a growing support network across Homa Bay New funding is helping farmer groups strengthen their financial base Young agripreneurs and digital tools are expanding support available to farmers The National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) has mobilised 147,285 farmers across 5,572 groups in Homa Bay County, unlocking millions…

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Isiolo County officials and livestock stakeholders during the launch of a countywide vaccination campaign targeting goats and sheep. PHOTO| courtesy

Isiolo launches vaccination drive to protect goats and sheep

Isiolo has rolled out a countywide vaccination campaign targeting sheep and goats Veterinary teams are taking the disease prevention effort directly to pastoral communities The drive is also expected to support livestock trade and protect pastoralist livelihoods The County Government of Isiolo has launched a livestock vaccination campaign targeting three diseases threatening sheep and goats…

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Samburu County Senator Lelegwe Ltumbesi speaks during a Senate sitting. PHOTO| courtesy

Senator demands probe into livestock killings in Samburu

Samburu senator calls for investigations into alleged livestock killings during security operation Hundreds of goats and cattle were reportedly killed in Waso Ward over three days Senator seeks accountability, medical support and compensation for affected families Samburu County Senator Lelegwe Ltumbesi has called for investigations into an alleged security operation in Waso Ward, Samburu East…

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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

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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Trade Principal Secretary (PS) Regina Ombam speaks during a past event. PHOTO| File

Nyanza farmers urged to add value and meet export standards

Nyanza farmers urged to meet export standards and protect market access Government pushes value addition for crops with export potential Kisumu outlines plans to attract investment and promote local products Farmers and traders in Nyanza risk losing export markets when produce is rejected, Trade Principal Secretary (PS) Regina Ombam has warned. She said the region…

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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

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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