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Kenya has taken a major step towards diversifying its tea industry following the official handover of Africa’s first Japanese Sencha Green Tea Processing Factory at Kangaita Tea Factory in Kirinyaga County. The facility, officially handed over...

Murang’a County has launched a lime distribution programme targeting coffee-growing areas after soil tests revealed that increasing soil acidity is affecting crop production across the county. The initiative, being implemented by the Department...

A business delegation from the Republic of Kazakhstan has toured Ngere Tea Factory in Murang’a County as part of efforts to explore Kenya’s premium tea industry and identify opportunities for increased trade and investment. The delegation,...

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe has cautioned that the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), fueled by the misuse of veterinary drugs, could undermine Kenya’s efforts to access premium international meat markets if urgent...

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe has challenged African countries to intensify efforts toward value addition and push for reforms in global trade policies that he says continue to disadvantage the continent’s agricultural sector. Speaking...

Kenya’s dairy sector is poised for a major transformation as the government accelerates efforts to introduce Quality-Based Milk Payment (QBMP), a system that will reward farmers not only for the quantity of milk they produce but also for its quality. The...

Women remain the backbone of Kenya’s dairy industry, yet limited access to finance, land ownership, and decision-making opportunities continues to hinder their full participation in one of the country’s most important agricultural value chains. These...

Agriculture remains a key pillar of economic growth and household livelihoods in Meru County, with leaders calling on farmers to embrace innovation and modern technologies to boost productivity and improve incomes. Speaking during the opening of the...

The government has announced plans to safeguard land owned by agricultural institutions from subdivision and reallocation, citing its importance in supporting future agricultural growth, research, training, and innovation. Speaking during the 29th Graduation...

The Department of Agriculture is showcasing a range of innovative technologies and modern farming practices aimed at improving food security, increasing livestock productivity, and promoting sustainable agricultural development. The technologies, which...