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A farmer observes maize crops destroyed by floods at his farm in Rongai, Nakuru County. PHOTO| Courtesy

Kakamega issues El Niño advisory to farmers as rains loom

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Kakamega warns farmers of heavy El Niño rains from October to December. Farmers are urged to secure crops, livestock and fish ponds early. Flooding, disease outbreaks and agricultural losses are among the key risks. Kakamega County has issued an advisory urging farmers to prepare early for enhanced rainfall expected between October and December 2026, warning…

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Tana River County representatives pose with the awards won at the 2026 Mombasa ASK Show./ Courtesy

Tana River bags four awards at Mombasa ASK Show

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Tana River wins four awards at Mombasa ASK Show. County tops cereals and livestock products categories. Awards highlight growing investment in agriculture. Tana River County has emerged among the top performers at the ongoing Mombasa International Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Show 2026, scooping four awards in recognition of its agricultural and livestock achievements. The…

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Trophies won by Taita Taveta County at the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Mombasa International Show. Photo/Courtesy

Taita Taveta bags over 10 awards at ASK Mombasa show

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Taita Taveta wins over 10 awards at ASK Mombasa Show. Maranu Farm takes four major livestock honours. Farmers shine across dairy, beef, goats and poultry. Taita Taveta County has showcased its growing agricultural and livestock potential after scooping more than 10 awards at the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Mombasa International Show. The county delivered…

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Garry Conille, United Nations Resident Coordinator to Kenya./ Courtesy

Kenya’s jobs deficit is a warning Kenya can’t afford to ignore

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Kenya faces a widening gap between new workers and available jobs. Experts urge stronger links between education, skills and industry. MSMEs, manufacturing and agriculture could unlock large scale employment. Kenya is producing young people for a labour market that is simply not creating opportunities fast enough. That is the uncomfortable reality laid bare by United…

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Stakeholders and cotton farmers during a public participation meeting on the proposed construction of a cotton ginnery in Nambale, Busia County./ Courtesy

Nambale farmers back proposed cotton ginnery

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Nambale farmers back plans for a local cotton ginnery. Farmers say the project could create jobs and cut transport costs. County officials pledge technical support to boost cotton farming. The County Government of Busia, through the Department of Smart Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Blue Economy and Agribusiness on September 2, engaged cotton farmers and other stakeholders…

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A lorry carrying subsidised fertiliser is offloaded by young men at a designated collection centre in Taita Taveta County./ Courtesy

Taveta, Mwatate farmers get closer access to subsidised fertiliser

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Taveta and Mwatate farmers get new fertiliser collection points. The move is set to cut transport costs and ease access to farm inputs. Taveta has received the first batch, with Mwatate next in line. Farmers in Taveta and Mwatate sub-counties are set to benefit from improved access to subsidised fertiliser, following the decentralisation of distribution…

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Taita Taveta County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Katuu Mzenge speaks during the forum./ Courtesy

Taita Taveta stakeholders map out agriculture priorities

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Taita Taveta stakeholders have identified key areas to strengthen agriculture. Farmers called for more support in production and value addition. Officials urged a shift towards profitable, market driven farming. Agricultural stakeholders in Taita Taveta have identified priority interventions to boost farming and improve livelihoods. Agricultural stakeholders in Taita Taveta County have held a forum to…

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Kitui County Agriculture and Livestock Minister Dr. Stephen Mbaya Kimwele speaking during the function. Photo/Courtesy

Kitui postpones agricultural show, trade expo to March 2027

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Kitui postpones KASTIE 2026 to March 2027 over budget delays. The expo will now run from March 11 to 13, 2027. Stakeholders have been urged to continue preparing for the event. Kitui County has postponed the KASTIE 2026 agricultural show and trade expo to March 2027, citing delays in county budget approval. The Kitui County…

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Muhoroni Sugar Company 2025 Limited processing plant./ courtesy

Muhoroni sugar mill revival boosts farmers and traders

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Muhoroni mill processes 1,400 tonnes of cane daily after repairs. Farmers are now receiving payments within a week. Revival is restoring livelihoods and business in the region. Muhoroni’s sugar economy is showing signs of recovery, with the local mill now processing about 1,400 tonnes of cane a day and farmers being paid within a week…

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Meru County Deputy Governor Linda Kiome (left) and Safaricom PLC Chief Consumer Business Officer Fawzia Ali Kimanthi (right) during the launch of the Bundles ya Mkulima in Meru town./ Courtesy

Meru farmers urged to farm organically to curb cancer risk

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Meru farmers urged to embrace organic farming. Safaricom launches Bundles ya Mkulima. Farmers gain easier access to markets and inputs. Farmers in Meru have been urged to shun excessive use of chemicals in food crops and to instead embrace organic farming to reduce the risk of the increasing cancer cases in the region. Meru Deputy…

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