By Logistics Update Africa Correspondent, 19 November 2020 After months of negotiations, Kenya and the United Kingdom have concluded a Strategic Econo...
Horticulture stakeholders defend the use of pesticides on crops in Kenya
By Murimi Gitari, 13 November 2020 Horticulture stakeholders have come to the defence of the country against claims on failure to curb use of harmful ...
Kenya’s horticulture export earnings up, defy pandemic
By Marion Wagaki, Rootooba, 10 November 2020 Kenya’s horticultural export earnings rose to Sh72 billion between January and May 2020, up from Sh65 b...
Nairobi’s Sheep and Goat Research Facility acquired by the Nairobi National Park
By Verenardo Meeme, Rootooba. 10 November 2020 The government of Kenya has awarded a title deed to Nairobi National Park for the 2000 acres Government...
Major move to revive Kenya cashew sector
By Murimi Gitari, 5 November 2020 Stakeholders in Kenya’s cashew industry have reached consensus on recommendations to revive the cashew value cha...
Government, World Bank extends Ksh962 million to finance youth and women in agriculture to Kwale County
By Nicholas Maina, 10 September 2020 The National Government, in conjunction with the World Bank, will finance youth and women to the tune of Ksh962 M...
Building sustainable solutions in aflatoxin management in East Africa
By Verenardo Meeme, Rootooba, 10 September 2020 The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) and Kenya’s National and Cereals Produce Board (NCPB) have...
Women dairy farmers in Kenya to benefit from a Ksh37.5 million partnership aimed at boosting milk production.
By Nicholas Maina, 9 September 2020 Nearly 5,000 women smallholder dairy farmers in five counties will be supported to boost milk production and to im...
Crop and livestock insurance takes root in Kenya’s farming system as producers receive Kshs.117.5 million
By Marion Wagaki, Rootooba, 28 August 2020 Kenya’s agriculture faces a wide range of risks that undermine its performance leading to low earnings an...