Kenya’s 2026-27 budget picks agriculture as centrepiece of enhanced rapid economic growth
The cabinet secretary noted that the Kenyan economy has remained resilient, recording an average growth rate of 5.0 per cent between 2022 and 2025, outperforming the global average of 3.4 per cent and Sub-Saharan Africa’s 4.1 per cent over the same period.
Cartelism: Homa Bay MCAs want policy to protect rice farmers in Kimira-Oluch Irrigation Scheme
According to the MCA, the practice robs local millers, aggregators and other stakeholders of opportunities to benefit from the rice subsector.
Kenya eyes thriving world honey market as it intensifies beekeeping as an economic and conservation activity
According to the Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke, the government has nearly doubled the budget allocation to the National Beekeeping Institute in the coming Financial Year due to increasing demand for training.
Middle East war poses threat to African economies still smarting from Covid impacts – AU, partners warn
The African Union (AU) and its partners have warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict poses a “serious risk” to African economies. In a joint policy brief issued on Saturday, the AU, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the African Development Bank and the UN Development Programme (UNDP)...
Over 100 delegates meeting in Kenya told food imports bill strains fiscal balances, exposes Africans to external shocks
Yemi Osinbajo, former vice president of Nigeria, revealed that private investors can support African governments to enable small-holding farmers to overcome challenges such as access to affordable credit and agricultural extension services.
Kenya’s environment minister says the country’s biodiversity strategy has moved from ambition to delivery
The cabinet secretary pointed out that Africa must strengthen technical and institutional readiness, as the world prepares for the 17th Conference of Parties (COP 17) in 2026, where implementation credibility and measurable results will be scrutinised.
Farmers in rain-rich Rift Valley region in Kenya resort to gravity-powered irrigation for round-the-year food supply
The impact of River Nyando’s water has not been limited to crops alone. Livestock farmers, including Daniel Korir from Kapchemutwa, have reported that the river is a reliable water source for cattle, goats, and sheep during dry seasons when pans and seasonal streams dry up.
State moots Lower Turkwel Irrigation to put 3,000 hectares under crop in Kenya’s north-western drylands
Speaking during a high-level consultative meeting on the project held at the Hazina Trade Centre in Nairobi, Cabinet Secretary for ASALs and Regional Development Beatrice Askul Moe said irrigation remains central to the government’s strategy of transforming ASAL regions and delivering on the food security pillar of the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda.
Standard Group science journalist Rosa Agutu bags 2025 biotechnology media award
The authority will continue to deepen partnerships for media training on biosafety fundamentals so reporters can confidently translate complexity for the public
Exhibitors at indigenous seeds fair in Nanyuki question Kenya’s discriminatory seeds law
The case was filed in 2022 by 15 small-scale farmers who argue that the Seed and Plant Variety Act of 2012 and the Seed Regulations of 2016 were undermining local farmers on indigenous seeds and cultural practices matters.
