Kenya food security failure exposed by Zambia maize deal

Zambia maize deal exposes Kenya’s growing dependence on imported staple food Food insecurity and climate pressures continue to strain households and farmers Kenya faces calls to invest in irrigation, storage and climate-resilient agriculture Kenya is an agricultural nation, at least according to what we have told ourselves for decades. We have fertile highlands, millions of…

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Mutahi Kagwe speaks during the launch of the National Livestock Sector El Niño Preparedness and Anticipatory Action Plan in Isiolo County. PHOTO| Courtesy

Kagwe warns against harvesting immature avocado, macadamia

Kagwe warns farmers against harvesting immature avocado and macadamia. Government plans more support for quality production and certification. Farmers are urged to use organised markets to earn better returns. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has renewed calls for higher earnings among farmers by improving the quality and marketability of the country’s agricultural produce. Kagwe singled…

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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

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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The National Assembly during a previous session-Photo|National Assembly KE

Proposed Bill to compel foreign firms to hire Kenyans, with penalties up to Ksh100 million for violation

Kenya is set for a major policy shift in how foreign companies operate, following the introduction of the Local Content Bill, 2025. The proposed law, sponsored by Laikipia County Woman Representative Jane Kagiri, has already passed its First Reading in the National Assembly, and aims to strengthen local participation in the economy by imposing strict…

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