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New 'Jahazi' project charts sustainable course for EAC's blue economy
In this brutal calculus, the region loses over $415 million (Sh53.535 billion) annually to IUU fishing, a staggering drain on both economies and ecosystems. 
By 4 months ago
New 'Jahazi' project charts sustainable course for EAC's blue economy
Kenya's soil crisis: How data is the new fertiliser
Kenya’s agricultural story is shifting beneath our feet—from hard soil to hard data.
By 4 months ago
Kenya's soil crisis: How data is the new fertiliser
New EU laws brew trouble for Kenya's smallholder coffee farmers
The EUDR mandates that all agricultural products entering the EU—including coffee—must be traceable to land that has not been deforested after December 31, 2020.
By 5 months ago
New EU laws brew trouble for Kenya's smallholder coffee farmers
Brooding redefines local poultry farming landscape
Poultry brooding unit but from the energy of a woman who has turned chick-rearing into a thriving agribusiness.
By 5 months ago
Brooding redefines local poultry farming landscape
Regional States to reduce barriers holding back horticulture trade
Efforts to boost the trade of fruits and vegetables across Eastern and Southern Africa have received a major boost, with regional leaders agreeing to speed up the removal of trade barriers.
By 6 months ago
Regional States to reduce barriers holding back horticulture trade
Young Kenyan innovators win big in climate-smart solutions use
Kenya’s youth-led innovation ecosystem has once again proved its mettle after two groundbreaking agri-technology solutions scooped top honours at the 2025 AYuTe NextGen competition in Kampala, Uganda.
By 6 months ago
Young Kenyan innovators win big in climate-smart solutions use
How crop failure jolted Kiambu farmer to develop ingenious AI solution
What started as a painful farming experience in Thika, Kiambu County, has now evolved into one of Kenya’s most accessible and promising agri-tech innovations.
By 6 months ago
How crop failure jolted Kiambu farmer to develop ingenious AI solution
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Don't cut the hand that feeds us: Farmers sound alarm on tax bill
Farmers warn new taxes will worsen already high production costs. Experts call for urgent, practical financing to boost food security efforts.
By 7 months ago
Don't cut the hand that feeds us: Farmers sound alarm on tax bill
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From backyard to business: How one cow led this couple into dairy farming success
“When my wife and I received a cow from my father-in-law shortly after we got married, we didn’t know it would change our lives.
By 7 months ago
From backyard to business: How one cow led this couple into dairy farming success
Comesa pushes for harmonised seed regulations
Harmonisation of seed policies across Africa has been cited as a game-changer in improving seed production, reliability, and trade. 
By 7 months ago
Comesa pushes for harmonised seed regulations
New 'Jahazi' project charts sustainable course for EAC's blue economy
In this brutal calculus, the region loses over $415 million (Sh53.535 billion) annually to IUU fishing, a staggering drain on both economies and ecosystems. 
By 4 months ago
New 'Jahazi' project charts sustainable course for EAC's blue economy
Kenya's soil crisis: How data is the new fertiliser
Kenya’s agricultural story is shifting beneath our feet—from hard soil to hard data.
By 4 months ago
Kenya's soil crisis: How data is the new fertiliser
New EU laws brew trouble for Kenya's smallholder coffee farmers
The EUDR mandates that all agricultural products entering the EU—including coffee—must be traceable to land that has not been deforested after December 31, 2020.
By 5 months ago
New EU laws brew trouble for Kenya's smallholder coffee farmers
Brooding redefines local poultry farming landscape
Poultry brooding unit but from the energy of a woman who has turned chick-rearing into a thriving agribusiness.
By 5 months ago
Brooding redefines local poultry farming landscape
Regional States to reduce barriers holding back horticulture trade
Efforts to boost the trade of fruits and vegetables across Eastern and Southern Africa have received a major boost, with regional leaders agreeing to speed up the removal of trade barriers.
By 6 months ago
Regional States to reduce barriers holding back horticulture trade
Young Kenyan innovators win big in climate-smart solutions use
Kenya’s youth-led innovation ecosystem has once again proved its mettle after two groundbreaking agri-technology solutions scooped top honours at the 2025 AYuTe NextGen competition in Kampala, Uganda.
By 6 months ago
Young Kenyan innovators win big in climate-smart solutions use
How crop failure jolted Kiambu farmer to develop ingenious AI solution
What started as a painful farming experience in Thika, Kiambu County, has now evolved into one of Kenya’s most accessible and promising agri-tech innovations.
By 6 months ago
How crop failure jolted Kiambu farmer to develop ingenious AI solution
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Don't cut the hand that feeds us: Farmers sound alarm on tax bill
Farmers warn new taxes will worsen already high production costs. Experts call for urgent, practical financing to boost food security efforts.
By 7 months ago
Don't cut the hand that feeds us: Farmers sound alarm on tax bill
Premium
From backyard to business: How one cow led this couple into dairy farming success
“When my wife and I received a cow from my father-in-law shortly after we got married, we didn’t know it would change our lives.
By 7 months ago
From backyard to business: How one cow led this couple into dairy farming success
Comesa pushes for harmonised seed regulations
Harmonisation of seed policies across Africa has been cited as a game-changer in improving seed production, reliability, and trade. 
By 7 months ago
Comesa pushes for harmonised seed regulations
New 'Jahazi' project charts sustainable course for EAC's blue economy
In this brutal calculus, the region loses over $415 million (Sh53.535 billion) annually to IUU fishing, a staggering drain on both economies and ecosystems. 
By 4 months ago
New 'Jahazi' project charts sustainable course for EAC's blue economy
Kenya's soil crisis: How data is the new fertiliser
Kenya’s agricultural story is shifting beneath our feet—from hard soil to hard data.
By 4 months ago
Kenya's soil crisis: How data is the new fertiliser
New EU laws brew trouble for Kenya's smallholder coffee farmers
The EUDR mandates that all agricultural products entering the EU—including coffee—must be traceable to land that has not been deforested after December 31, 2020.
By 5 months ago
New EU laws brew trouble for Kenya's smallholder coffee farmers
Brooding redefines local poultry farming landscape
Poultry brooding unit but from the energy of a woman who has turned chick-rearing into a thriving agribusiness.
By 5 months ago
Brooding redefines local poultry farming landscape
Regional States to reduce barriers holding back horticulture trade
Efforts to boost the trade of fruits and vegetables across Eastern and Southern Africa have received a major boost, with regional leaders agreeing to speed up the removal of trade barriers.
By 6 months ago
Regional States to reduce barriers holding back horticulture trade
Young Kenyan innovators win big in climate-smart solutions use
Kenya’s youth-led innovation ecosystem has once again proved its mettle after two groundbreaking agri-technology solutions scooped top honours at the 2025 AYuTe NextGen competition in Kampala, Uganda.
By 6 months ago
Young Kenyan innovators win big in climate-smart solutions use
How crop failure jolted Kiambu farmer to develop ingenious AI solution
What started as a painful farming experience in Thika, Kiambu County, has now evolved into one of Kenya’s most accessible and promising agri-tech innovations.
By 6 months ago
How crop failure jolted Kiambu farmer to develop ingenious AI solution
Premium
Don't cut the hand that feeds us: Farmers sound alarm on tax bill
Farmers warn new taxes will worsen already high production costs. Experts call for urgent, practical financing to boost food security efforts.
By 7 months ago
Don't cut the hand that feeds us: Farmers sound alarm on tax bill
Premium
From backyard to business: How one cow led this couple into dairy farming success
“When my wife and I received a cow from my father-in-law shortly after we got married, we didn’t know it would change our lives.
By 7 months ago
From backyard to business: How one cow led this couple into dairy farming success
Comesa pushes for harmonised seed regulations
Harmonisation of seed policies across Africa has been cited as a game-changer in improving seed production, reliability, and trade. 
By 7 months ago
Comesa pushes for harmonised seed regulations
New EU laws brew trouble for Kenya's smallholder coffee farmers
The EUDR mandates that all agricultural products entering the EU-including coffee-must be traceable to land that has not been deforested after December 31, 2020.
By Paul Mbugua 5 months ago
New EU laws brew trouble for Kenya's smallholder coffee farmers
Brooding redefines local poultry farming landscape
Poultry brooding unit but from the energy of a woman who has turned chick-rearing into a thriving agribusiness.
By Paul Mbugua 5 months ago
Brooding redefines local poultry farming landscape
Regional States to reduce barriers holding back horticulture trade
Efforts to boost the trade of fruits and vegetables across Eastern and Southern Africa have received a major boost, with regional leaders agreeing to speed up the removal of trade barriers.
By Paul Mbugua 6 months ago
Regional States to reduce barriers holding back horticulture trade
Young Kenyan innovators win big in climate-smart solutions use
Kenya's youth-led innovation ecosystem has once again proved its mettle after two groundbreaking agri-technology solutions scooped top honours at the 2025 AYuTe NextGen competition in Kampala, Uganda.
By Paul Mbugua 6 months ago
Young Kenyan innovators win big in climate-smart solutions use
How crop failure jolted Kiambu farmer to develop ingenious AI solution
What started as a painful farming experience in Thika, Kiambu County, has now evolved into one of Kenya's most accessible and promising agri-tech innovations.
By Paul Mbugua 6 months ago
How crop failure jolted Kiambu farmer to develop ingenious AI solution
Premium
Don't cut the hand that feeds us: Farmers sound alarm on tax bill
Farmers warn new taxes will worsen already high production costs. Experts call for urgent, practical financing to boost food security efforts.
By Paul Mbugua 7 months ago
Don't cut the hand that feeds us: Farmers sound alarm on tax bill
Premium
From backyard to business: How one cow led this couple into dairy farming success
"When my wife and I received a cow from my father-in-law shortly after we got married, we didn't know it would change our lives.
By Paul Mbugua 7 months ago
From backyard to business: How one cow led this couple into dairy farming success
Comesa pushes for harmonised seed regulations
Harmonisation of seed policies across Africa has been cited as a game-changer in improving seed production, reliability, and trade.
By Paul Mbugua 7 months ago
Comesa pushes for harmonised seed regulations
Youth sees past visual impairment to build rabbit breeding venture
At first glance, Kamau Kalisto's bustling rabbit farm in Kimende town, Lari Sub-county, Kiambu County, looks like any other successful agribusiness enterprise.
By Paul Mbugua 7 months ago
Youth sees past visual impairment to build rabbit breeding venture
Lobbies laud ban on toxic pesticides, urge stronger oversight
A coalition of civil society organisations has lauded the government's recent decision to ban over 50 highly hazardous pesticides.
By Paul Mbugua 7 months ago
Lobbies laud ban on toxic pesticides, urge stronger oversight