Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Lifting of GMO Ban in Kenya
A Nairobi court has dismissed a petition filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) seeking to quash a decision by the Cabinet to lift ban on Genetically Modified Organisms [...]
Sugarcane Farmers to Pocket Arrears Owed by Millers in Three Months
The government has moved to ease the pain of sugarcane farmers owed nearly Sh2 billion by public millers, majority coming from the western part of the country. The Cabinet approved [...]Loan Uptake by Farmers Slightly Drop in September: CBK Survey
High interest rates, lack of collateral, fear of action on default are some barriers pulling farmers back from accessing credit despite the potential of loans in improving yields. The September [...]EU Sets Sh6.3B to Unlock Potential of Agribusinesses Within EAC
Small businesses in the agriculture sector within the East African Community (EAC) are targeted in a Sh6.3 billion (€40 million) second phase market access upgrade programme (MARKUP II). The European [...]Competition Authority Conducts Inquiry Into Kenya’s Animal Feeds Market
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has announced intention to conduct a market inquiry into the animal feeds market in Kenya. According to the authority, key objectives of the inquiry, [...]The Rallying Cry Launches Hackathon on Post-Harvest Losses
The Rallying Cry in partnership with AICCRA, Alliance of Biodiversity International and CIAT launch the first of its kind hackathon to develop innovative, climate-smart, and gender-responsive solutions to reduce post-harvest [...]Kenya, Colombia Explore Direct Flights Option to Boost Bilateral Ties
Kenya and Colombia are exploring direct flights option between the two countries to increase interaction and improve movements of goods and services. As part of efforts to improve bilateral ties [...]Last Minute Proposal to Save Kenya’s Sugar Industry From Death Unveiled
Key players in Kenya’s sugar industry are proposing a number of changes to uplift dwindling fortunes of sugar sector, currently supporting over 400,000 small-scale farmers, who supply over 90 per [...]USAID is Investing $ 1.4M to Support Kenya’s Carbon Market Activation Plan
The U.S. Agency for International Development(USAID) is investing $1.4 million to support the Government of Kenya in developing its carbon market activation plan and regulatory and legal framework around carbon [...]
UK Pumps £49 Million in Africa’s Climate Projects, Roots for Change in International Financial System
Africa is set to benefit from new UK-backed projects worth £49 million geared towards mitigating the effects of Climate Change. The funding will help to create jobs, grow economies and [...]Government to Purchase One Million Bags of Maize to Build Food Reserve
The government is betting on short rains to improve food supply in the country, easing the cost of living among many struggling households. It has outlined a strategy including coming [...]Kakuzi Exports KSh 13.5 Million Worth of Boran Heifers to Uganda
Kakuzi, a listed agro-processing firm has delivered its first container of 181 Boran heifers to a Uganda-based rancher for breeding. The breeding heifers valued at more than KSh 13.5 million [...]
