Governor in western Kenya lays out plans for Kakamega County bullfighting tournament, ‘premier’ league

Governor in western Kenya lays out plans for Kakamega County bullfighting tournament, ‘premier’ league

Local enthusiasts and bull owners are preparing their animals for the event, with some employing traditional methods – like feeding the bulls on traditional brew and herbs- to ready their bulls for competition.

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Kenyan economy witnesses an acceleration of activity and demand growth in March 

Kenyan economy witnesses an acceleration of activity and demand growth in March 

The headline PMI rose from 50.6 in February to 51.7 in March, indicating a stronger improvement in business conditions at the end of the first quarter of 2025. It was also the highest reading since May 2024 and above the series average of 51.2.

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Made in US, ravaging Africans: Sierra Leone declared an emergency over powerful synthetic drug but women left behind

Made in US, ravaging Africans: Sierra Leone declared an emergency over powerful synthetic drug but women left behind

Despite new criminal, public health and prevention measures, only about 300 people have gone through the country’s official rehab program, according to available data. Most have been men. Women have been less visible in the crisis. Rights groups say they are historically left out.

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Child labour hits 1.3m in Kenya as ILO estimates world statistics to be 92m, up from 72m in two decades

Child labour hits 1.3m in Kenya as ILO estimates world statistics to be 92m, up from 72m in two decades

The ACCEL Africa project is designed to accelerate the eradication of child labour by focusing on targeted, system-strengthening interventions within key supply chains such as tea and coffee. The project employs a holistic “systems approach” that reinforces existing frameworks to address the root causes of child labour rather than relying solely on traditional, project-based approaches.

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While agriculture sector accounts for fifth of Kenya’s GDP, public investment is below 20 per cent – report

While agriculture sector accounts for fifth of Kenya’s GDP, public investment is below 20 per cent – report

The Agriculture Sector Network brings together farmers, agribusiness associations, financial institutions, and corporates. According to Thuo, the sector is already mobilising significant private investments, but policy barriers, limited data infrastructure, and inadequate public sector funding continue to hold back progress.

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Questions raised over Kenya’s agriculture minister’s plan to import 5.5 million bags of yellow maize for livestock

Questions raised over Kenya’s agriculture minister’s plan to import 5.5 million bags of yellow maize for livestock

CS Kagwe said that the government would release regular maize from the National Strategic Food Reserve to millers producing maize flour for human consumption. This intervention aims to cushion the wananchi from the impact of soaring unga prices.

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Killing fly with a hammer: How tiny Lesotho ended up with the highest US tariffs in the world

Killing fly with a hammer: How tiny Lesotho ended up with the highest US tariffs in the world

Last year, the landlocked kingdom bordered on all sides by South Africa with a population of 2.3 million people, celebrated 200 years of the founding of the Basotho nation and 58 years of independence from British rule.

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Bringing village into town: Kenya’s First Lady capitalises on craving for rustic life to promote ‘kitchen garden’ in urban areas

Bringing village into town: Kenya’s First Lady capitalises on craving for rustic life to promote ‘kitchen garden’ in urban areas

Principal Secretary for State Department for Agriculture, Kipronoh Ronoh, speaking during the national ‘Mama Kitchen Garden Initiative meeting in Nairobi, said by empowering women to establish small-scale kitchen gardens, we ensure that families have access to fresh, nutritious food and create income-generating opportunities.

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Kenya may benefit from steep US tariffs on Africa, which signals end of AGOA deal

Kenya may benefit from steep US tariffs on Africa, which signals end of AGOA deal

The Hillbrow Tower, an iconic tower used to identify the Johannesburg skyline, is seen as the sun rises, in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2019.

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Comesa leather value chain strategy that aims grow regional industrialisation launched in Kenya

Comesa leather value chain strategy that aims grow regional industrialisation launched in Kenya

Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) Executive Director Nicholas Mudungwe reinforced the need for commitment and collaboration in implementing the strategy, likening the process to marriage, where teamwork and adaptability are essential.

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