Month: February 2025

The Nairobi Coffee Exchange auctioned a volume of coffee, generating Sh.1.8 billion for farmers and estates. According to the NCE report, 34,855 bags of 50 kilos each were traded, a 6 percent decrease from the 37,204 bags that were auctioned in last week’s sale. The average price per bag of 50 kilos fell by 7 …

Coffee traded in a weekly auction nets Sh.1.8 billionRead More

More than 35,000 sheep and goats have been vaccinated against Peste des Petits Ruminants. The exercise conducted by the Directorate of Veterinary Services was part of a 10-day livestock health campaign in Kakuma Municipality in partnership with Turkana pastoralist development organization. This exercise focused on vaccination, deworming, and supportive treatment of goats and sheep, ensuring improved …

Over 35,000 sheep and goats vaccinatedRead More

Coffee Agronomist John Chege has urged coffee farmers to leverage on the dry months of January and February to carry out some vital practices to ensure increased cherry production throughout the year. Speaking during a farmers’ education day at Marumi Cooperative Coffee Society in Kigumo, Chege noted that some practices like cycle renewing, correct pruning, …

coffee farmers urged to adopt best farming practicesRead More

The Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC) is taking a bold step in transforming the country’s dairy and meat production through the introduction of Artificial Insemination (AI) technology for goats. In an effort to boost productivity and enhance food security, KAGRC is working closely with farmers to implement selective breeding techniques that will improve the …

Kenya embraces AI to revolutionise dairy goat farmingRead More

In October 2024, the government embarked on a nationwide initiative to vaccinate livestock across Kenya, targeting diseases that afflict cattle and sheep. President William Ruto was a key advocate for this campaign, encouraging livestock owners to participate in large numbers. He highlighted the crucial role that vaccination plays in ensuring the competitiveness of Kenya’s livestock …

Kagwe: Why livestock vaccination is importantRead More

Kericho County has launched a transformative coffee agroforestry program in partnership with the Cereal Growers Association (CGA) to promote sustainable agriculture while improving farmers’ incomes. The coveted agreement, signed on February 10, 2025, at the Governor’s office, allows farmers to integrate coffee trees into their farms, offering economic benefits and contributing to climate change mitigation. …

Kericho launches coffee agroforestry program to boost farmersRead More

Samuel Odhiambo (29) and Belienda Owino (26) are redefining the future of farming in Siaya through their business, 𝐁𝐒-𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃. This dynamic duo has built a thriving agribusiness specializing in poultry farming, rabbit farming, beekeeping, and fish farming. With 40 active beehives and a dedicated team of six young employees, their enterprise is making …

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐚𝐲𝐚Read More

On Wednesday, Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. initiated a digital soil sampling project at Kwa Kathoka, covering all 30 wards in Makueni County. The effort, driven by the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) in collaboration with the county government and the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KARLO), seeks to evaluate soil fertility …

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr launches a digital soil sampling exerciseRead More

This is an exciting development for Vihiga County! The recruitment of 148 agripreneurs under the National Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) sounds like a significant step towards transforming the agricultural sector in the county. Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichilo’s remarks emphasize the critical roles these agripreneurs will play in profiling and registering farming households, taking GPS …

Vihiga county commission 148 agriprenuers to Boost AgricultureRead More