Topic: Ministry of Agriculture
Kenya suspends avocado, macadamia exports to curb immature harvests
Oct 23, 2024 at 09:29 AM
Kenya is set to temporarily halt the export of avocados and macadamia nuts in a move aimed at preserving the quality of its agricultural produce in the global market, authorities c...
Treasury extends window for importation of duty-free sugar from outside COMESA
May 28, 2024 at 06:59 PM
The National Treasury has announced a two-month extension to the duty-free importation period for white and brown sugar from outside the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Afri...
Farmers left in limbo as Govt. halts distribution of subsidized NPK fertilizer
Mar 28, 2024 at 11:47 AM
The government has halted the distribution of NPK 10:26:10 fertilizer, a subsidized product crucial for farmers, amid concerns it may not meet the required quality standards....
Govt moves to address inadequate financing in the agricultural sector
Feb 19, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Kenya's agricultural sector, a cornerstone of the nation's economy and livelihood for millions, faces a critical hurdle: insufficient financing....
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Kenya's tea industry poised for change as State unveils value addition incentives
Dec 08, 2023 at 11:04 AM
Kenya's tea sub-sector is set for a transformative boost as the government initiates a series of incentives to elevate value-addition efforts, aiming to unlock the full potential o...
AGRA unveils strategy to ensure food security and boost agricultural sector
Jun 14, 2023 at 08:13 PM
In a bid to enhance food security and build the resilience of smallholder farmers, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has launched its Kenya Strategy....
CS Linturi announces enhanced bilateral trade in tea between Kenya and Pakistan
Feb 28, 2023 at 11:43 AM
Pakistan is Kenya’s largest trade partner in the tea sector and imports 40 per cent of Kenyan tea....
Unga prices set to increase soon as millers warn of a looming maize crisis
Feb 20, 2023 at 09:34 AM
Affordable unga remains elusive for Kenyans who rely on maize meal as their staple meal, and Kenyans may be forced to dig deeper to bring the meal to their table following millers'...
Mithika Linturi discloses he has 35 pending cases in court during his vetting
Oct 21, 2022 at 01:48 PM
President William Ruto’s nominee for the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary’s position Mithika Linturi has disclosed he has 35 pending cases in the courts....
I’ll announce new subsidized fertilizer prices after inauguration - William Ruto
Sep 11, 2022 at 04:26 PM
President-elect William Ruto has pledged to announce the subsidised prices of fertiliser once he is sworn in as the president of Kenya next week....
Why Government has extended duty-free maize imports for two more months
Aug 02, 2022 at 05:28 PM
The Kenyan Government has extended the duty-free maize imports for a further two months to facilitate more importation of maize and alleviate the shortage of maize, which results i...
Reprieve for ugali lovers as Uhuru announces new retail prices for unga
Jul 20, 2022 at 06:51 PM
Kenyans have heaved a sigh of relief at the announcement that the price of 'unga' has been capped at Sh100 per 2kg packet across the country....
Smiles as Government finally subsidises price of maize floor to Sh100 per 2kg
Jul 18, 2022 at 06:35 PM
Kenyans have a lot to smile about after the government subsidised the price of maize flour after striking a deal with maize millers that sought to dissipate the public outrage over...
Relief for farmers as Govt sets aside Sh5.7billion for fertiliser subsidies
Apr 01, 2022 at 09:39 PM
The government, through the ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Fisheries and Cooperatives, has set aside Sh5.7 billion to subsidise 114,000MT (2,280,000 x 50kg bags) for farmers gr...
CS Peter Munya says he won't resign as he drops his Meru gubernatorial bid
Feb 09, 2022 at 05:09 PM
The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Peter Munya has said he will not resign from his current position....
Kenya Railways and KTDA sign a deal on SGR transportation
Jan 08, 2022 at 01:38 PM
Kenya Railways and the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) have entered a partnership that will see KTDA managed factories transport their produce via the Standard Gauge Railway (S...
Gov't releases Sh500 Million bailout to Nzoia Sugar company
Nov 09, 2021 at 12:34 PM
Sh200 million of the funds have been set aside for factory maintenance while Sh300 million will be paid as part of the money owed to farmers and other suppliers....
Fish farmers in Busia stuck with 200 tonnes of fish meant for export
Nov 07, 2021 at 03:59 PM
The over 700 traders revealed that the standoff has frozen their export business as the authority in Uganda seize the cargo on grounds of smuggling....
Take home from Uhuru's Sh25 billion economic stimulus package to cushion pressed Kenyans
Oct 20, 2021 at 02:38 PM
President Uhuru Kenyatta has laid down key points to caution Kenya’s economy due to the adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic....
Uhuru presides over re-opening of Kenya Meat Commission factory in Athi River
May 24, 2021 at 12:38 PM
President Uhuru Kenyatta today presided over the re-opening of the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) meat processing factory in Athi River, Machakos County....
