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FEEDING THE FUTURE: KENYA UNLEASHES KES 3 BILLION LIVESTOCK GAME-CHANGER
Kenya has taken a bold step toward transforming its livestock sector with the commissioning of a KES 3 billion state-of-the-art animal feed manufacturing plant in Athi River. The facility, established by De Heus Kenya and owned by global feed producer Royal De Heus, marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward modern, productivity-driven agriculture. …
FEEDING THE FUTURE: KENYA UNLEASHES KES 3 BILLION LIVESTOCK GAME-CHANGERRead More
De Heus Kenya to open Sh3 billion feed factory to boost Kenya’s livestock sector
Global animal nutrition company De Heus Kenya is set to officially open a Sh3 billion (USD 23 million) state-of-the-art animal feed manufacturing facility in Athi River, Machakos County, on February 18, 2026, in one of the largest private-sector investments in Kenya’s livestock and agribusiness sector in recent years. The new factory is expected to strengthen …
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Kenyan horticulture exports reach US$195.6 million in Q3 2025
Kenya’s horticulture sector recorded exports valued at US$195.6 million between July and September 2025. The Netherlands remained the leading destination, reflecting continued European demand for Kenyan flowers, vegetables, and fruit during the third quarter. The Netherlands accounted for exports worth US$68.7 million, representing more than one-third of total horticultural shipments in the period. The United …
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Kenyan court upholds cess fees on export herbs
The High Court in Nyandarua has ruled that the county government may continue charging cess on herbs transported for export, finding that the levy functions as a fee for services rather than an unconstitutional tax. The case was brought by Royal Herbs, an enterprise operating within a Special Economic Zone that delivers fresh herbs daily …
Former banditry zone transforms into thriving farming area
For decades, Chesegon area along the border of West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet counties was synonymous with armed banditry attacks that left behind destruction, deaths, and displacement. The region’s plains and mountain ranges were battlegrounds where neighboring communities engaged in persistent livestock raids, violence, and mistrust. Roads became impassable, schools frequently shut down, and health …
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Uganda plans expansion of Soroti fruit factory
The government of Uganda is planning to expand and modernize the Soroti fruit factory as part of efforts to develop the country’s fruit processing sector. The project will be implemented in partnership with Chimaki Agro Investments Ltd, an Ethiopian firm led by former First Lady Azeb Mesfin Zenawi. Uganda is currently the second-largest producer of …
Kenyan farmers organise to regain avocado pricing power
Avocado growers in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, are forming a coordinated structure to address long-standing challenges linked to middlemen in the Kenyan avocado value chain. Farmers report that most fruit is sold locally for between Ksh 5 and Ksh 10, while the same fruit reaches export markets at between Sh300 and Sh500, creating a gap …
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Kenya’s Taveta banana project drives export growth
Banana growers in Kenya’s Taveta region have seen major structural changes following the completion of the Danida Market Development Partnership (DMDP) program, implemented by the Micro-Enterprise Support Program Trust (MESPT) with Danish agency DANIDA and commercial partners Orana A/S and Wanda Agriculture Group. The five-year initiative, launched in 2020, targeted the rehabilitation of banana farming …
AFA Announces Seasonal Ban on Macadamia Harvesting and Trade to Safeguard Crop Quality
Nairobi, November 10, 2025 — The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced a temporary nationwide suspension on the harvesting and trade of domestically produced macadamia nuts. The seasonal closure, which will run from December 1, 2025, to February 15, 2026, is aimed at allowing the crop adequate time to mature and ensuring Kenya maintains …
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Kenya poultry sector pushes back against Machakos chicken movement fee
A fresh dispute has emerged in Kenya’s agricultural sector after the Kenya Poultry Breeders Association (KPDA) criticized a newly introduced Machakos County levy that mandates a Ksh.20 charge on every chicken transported out of the county. The Association warns that the regulation could severely damage the region’s poultry industry and wipe out livelihoods that depend …
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