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Nuffield Canada Opens Applications for Agricultural Scholarship Program
Applications for the Nuffield Canada Agricultural Scholarships 2023 are now open and the application deadline is June 30, 2022. Aimed at mid-career Canadians with a passion ... -
Kenya’s Garissa County embarks on animal vaccination campaign
The Garissa County government in Kenya, in collaboration with Save The Children, has launched a joint mass vaccination campaign of animals in Balambala sub-county. The campaign ... -
Here are the Top 5 most produced cash crops in Africa
Tons produced in 2019 = 192.1M Cassava is the most produced cash crop by a wide margin. With nearly 200 million tonnes produced annually, cassava production ... -
Only Kenyans can rate my performance in government » Capital News
KISII, Kenya May 4 – Vice President William Ruto says only Kenyans can assess his work. He said it was “very clear” where the country was ... -
Joho sets the stage for Raila and Kalonzo Clash Over Sonko
Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho has set the stage for a clash between Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga and his Wiper counterpart Kalonzo ... -
Climate change storm threatens tea production in Kenya
Kenya’s tea production is likely to drop significantly over the next decade due to climate change, threatening the country’s foreign earnings from the harvest. Rhoda Ruto, ... -
PELUM Uganda launches five-year strategic plan
Enable PELUM Uganda to focus on a new direction for the network, particularly in deepening interventions on agroecology by promoting sustainable management of natural resources, linking ... -
Kenya eyes $244m budget support from IMF
By JAMES ANYANZWA The International Monetary Fund (IMF) plans to release $244m to Kenya to fund its budget “in the coming weeks” after its staff expressed ... -
Kenyan researchers win grant for climate-smart agriculture research
The European Union (EU), through the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), has awarded a team of five researchers from the Jomo Kenyatta University of ... -
Food Insecurity in Africa – Professor of Nutrition Ruth Oniyang’o
07:42 WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? Africa is already the most food insecure continent in the world. Acute food insecurity has increased by 60% in the year to ... -
Police arrest seven suspects of gang that killed JKUAT student
Joel Juma, killed student of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) [Fidelis Kabunyi, Standard] Seven people have been arrested in connection with the death ... -
Traders from Kenya and Uganda sign agreement to end barriers
By ANTHONY KITIMO Kenyan and Ugandan traders have signed a memorandum of understanding to help end ongoing disputes over non-tariff regulations. In a joint statement, the ... -
East and Horn of Africa brace for worst drought in decades
MOMBASA, Kenya— Farm workers in the East and Horn of Africa brace for their worst drought in 40 years as authorities warn weather agencies recorded higher ... -
Daniel Magondu from Kenya – a strong advocate for farmers’ interests
If I hadn’t been a seasoned long-distance driver from a country with more potholes than roads, I wouldn’t have reached the Bt cotton farmers in Kenya ... -
Top contenders in the race for Nakuru senator
Here are the aspirants who want to rise to the post of County Senator. Koigi wa Wamwere Wamwere is a former deputy for Subukia and a ... -
Liberia: How leveraging technology can help African farmers cope with climate change
Case studies across Africa demonstrate the positive impact that access to even the most basic mobile technology can offer smallholder farmers. This highlights the importance of ... -
How leveraging technology can help African farmers cope with climate change
Case studies across Africa demonstrate the positive impact that access to even the most basic mobile technology can offer smallholder farmers. This highlights the importance of ... -
New rice varieties to boost yields as part of collapsed program stimulus package
The Kisumu County government has pumped out 300 million shillings to rehabilitate collapsed rice irrigation systems. [Kepher Otieno, Standard] The Ministry of Agriculture and the National ... -
Vilsack makes 3 USDA announcements at 2022 Commodity Classic
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made three announcements during the 2022 Commodity Classic held in New Orleans, Louisiana earlier this month. The event was his second major ... -
Kenyans urged to prepare for severe food shortage
NYERI, Kenya March 28 – Kenyans are set to brace for a severe food shortage following an admission by the Ministry of Agriculture that it cannot ... -
Climate change plans ‘fail to tackle invasive species’
[NAIROBI] Countries are making little effort to link climate change adaptation plans to invasive species management, a study finds, despite the potential financial benefits of doing ... -
Kenyan Kwanza leaders push for lower fuel prices and pro-poor policies
Athi River – Leaders allied with Kenya Kwanza Alliance have urged President Uhuru Kenyatta to avoid succession politics and focus on fixing the economy. Leaders have ... -
Rice production in Kenya to increase by 12% in 2022-23
By George Mwangi Special for Dow Jones Newswires NAIROBI – Kenya’s rice production is expected to increase by 12% to 90,000 metric tons in the next ... -
Kenya: Farmers embrace homemade food as commercial food prices rise
Eldoret – With commodity prices soaring from fuel to food and other essentials in the country, the dairy and poultry sector has not been spared with ... -
Ruto says Kenya Kwanza will ‘get the country back on track’
Vice President William Ruto has promised to put in place policies that will reduce the economic burden on Kenyans if they are elected president in the ... -
Kenyan Ruto is aiming for the presidency and does not swear to “debt slavery”
William Ruto, Kenya’s vice president and presidential candidate under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, addresses a campaign rally ahead of the upcoming elections in the ... -
Punish universities that enroll students in fake courses
Editorials Punish universities that enroll students in fake courses Monday, March 14, 2022 A graduation ceremony at a public university. FILE PHOTO | NMG By DAILY ... -
Muturi will revive the blue economy along the Kenyan coast if elected
Democratic Party presidential candidate Justin Muturi has said that if elected he would revive the blue economy along Kenya’s coast and strive to make the region ... -
War to reduce wheat exports from Ukraine and Russia by 12%
The Russian invasion of Ukraine will reduce the countries’ wheat exports by a total of 12%, the Agriculture Ministry said on Wednesday in an initial assessment ... -
Women make an impact: Gabriella Popo drives growth in agriculture
Gabriella Popo, the Director of Carib Seed, is a strong, resilient and innovative woman who, through her work with the company, is at the forefront of ... -
Uganda urged to compensate Kenyan fish traders
The Ugandan government has been asked to compensate Kenyan fish traders whose fish were recently seized by security personnel en route to the Democratic Republic of ... -
Jeremiah Kitavi, founder of iMartial Arts, seeks to invest in agriculture in Kenya
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA, March 4, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Jeremiah Kitavi, the founder of iMartial Arts, has announced plans to invest in Kenya’s agricultural sector. The ... -
Kenyatta’s chief electoral officer takes over as Ruto’s chief of staff
Nairobi – The Public Service Commission has appointed former Cabinet Secretary for Energy Davis Chirchir as Chief of Staff of the Office of the Vice President ... -
Kenyan billionaires who started out as teachers
Throughout the world, the teaching profession is a highly valued career, given the role teachers play in shaping the future of their students. Unknown to many, ... -
Moses Kuria raises the stakes before joining OKA and it’s all about Azimio » Capital News
Nairobi, Kenya, 27 February – Chama cha Kazi party leader Moses Kuria now says he is ready to work with the One Kenya Alliance (OKA) only ... -
Potato is now integrated with the warehouse receipt system
NAKURU, Kenya, February 26 – Potato is the latest crop to be included in the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) which dealt with maize, beans, green grams, ... -
As oil prices hit $100 for the first time since 2014, we compare the economy then and now
During this seven and a half year period, Kenya’s economy has changed dramatically. How? Let’s look. Kenya, 9th economy in Africa On October 1, 2014, Kenya ... -
Kenya: Only 30% of Kenyan businesses are original – Report
Nairobi — Kenyan small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are losing 30% of their revenue due to brand distinctiveness, according to a new survey by agency Elite ... -
7 women to watch ahead of the August polls
Kenyan politics is no longer a man’s world, and with the 2010 Constitution calling for greater female representation, more members of the fairer sex have thrown ... -
Makueni farmers to benefit from 210 million shillings grain factory – Kenya News Agency
Farmers in Makueni County will benefit from a 210 million shilling grain upgrading plant financed by the World Bank as part of Kenya’s support for the ... -
Drought-hit families in West Pokot will receive a 5,000 shillings allowance
FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol with colleagues and locals in Moyale, where she visited to assess the drought situation in Kenya. [Standard] At least 2,723 households ... -
Introducing William Samoei Ruto – Kenya’s Next President – Newstime Africa
Dr. William Ruto Who exactly is William Ruto?William Samoei Arap Ruto is a Kenyan politician who serves as the Vice President of Kenya. He has been ... -
Treeline Alteration Bill Smells of Malice and Dishonesty
A section of Loita Forest, Narok. November 2021. [Boniface Okendo] Kenya is a nature-based economy and forests contribute immensely to our economic development and livelihoods. Forests ... -
Decentralization is in the works, we can improve it
CoG Vice Chairman James Ongwae, Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana, Appointed Senator Alice Milgo and Defense CS Eugene Wamalwa during the 7th Annual Decentralization Conference in Makueni. ... -
Kenya is already fully loaded with new e-mobility solutions underway –
Kenya is dramatically increasing its investment in new electric mobility charging stations to support a transition to sustainable transport that will impact sub-Saharan Africa. A collaborative ... -
CS Adan Mohamed resigns from Cabinet
On Monday February 8, the East African Community (EAC) Cabinet Secretary, Adan Mohamed, left office to focus on the upcoming August 9 general elections. In a ... -
Significant capital required to achieve net zero goals
Danessa Rivera – The Filipina Star February 7, 2022 | 00:00 MANILA, Philippines – Agriculture-based economies such as the Philippines need significant capital to shift to ... -
Ministry unveils farmer’s manual to guide miraa production
Miraa for sale at Kongowea Market in Mombasa County, October 2021. [Kelvin Karani, Standard] The Ministry of Agriculture has developed a new manual that will guide ... -
To make the COP27 climate summit count, focus on local action
A young boy plants a sapling in a deforested part of Kenya’s Mau Forest. Kenyan writer Ng’endo … [+] Machua argues that the COP27 climate conference ... -
Coffee farmers in 32 counties to benefit from new input subsidy
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya (second from left) as he announced a new farm input subsidy scheme in Meru on Monday. [Phares Mutembei, Standard] Coffee farmers ... -
How farmers can weather the shocks of climate change and gain food security
Farmers need access to technology and research-based information to achieve high yields in this era of climate change. This was the message that resonated at the ... -
Cate Waruguru steps up rivalry with Mwangi Kiunjuri
Laikipia Women’s Representative Cate Waruguru has lambasted former Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture (CS) Mwangi Kiunjuri for declaring her intention to run for the Laikipia East parliamentary ... -
Azimio will be registered next week, Raila says as he receives ANC defectors
ODM leader Raila Odinga with Deputy Party Leader Wycliffe Oparanya (left), General Secretary Edwin Sifuna among other leaders as he received defectors from ANC and Ford ... -
Meet billionaire brothers vying for control of Mumias Sugar
The Rai family has turned Mumias Sugar into a financial battleground as the brothers prolong their family differences as they seek to take control of the ... -
Ministry of Agriculture criticized for its inability to control the sabotage of the fish trade
Geoffrey Macho, the MP for Busia Municipality, blasted the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries for the mismanagement of the fish trade in the border ... -
How to develop rural Kenya and take advantage of the season of promises
Supporters of ODM leader Raila Odinga in Ololunga Narok County. [Emmanuel Wanson] By listening to the political discourse in my corner of the country as well ... -
Kenya-China Chamber of Commerce opens office in Beijing
The Kenya China Chamber of Commerce (KCCC) has opened an office in Beijing, an initiative that aims to facilitate trade between the two countries. Speaking at ... -
Kenya commissions water and agriculture projects in Nyandarua
The Government of Kenya has commissioned several water and agricultural projects in Nyandarua County. Agriculture SC Peter Munya and his water and sanitation counterpart Sicily Kariuki ... -
DR Congo reaffirms its commitment to join the EAC | The new times
The Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday (January 17th) reaffirmed its desire to join the East African Community, as negotiations paving the way for its admission ... -
Finding a sustainable future for everyone on our planet | Climate crisis
ODuring the past month, the Guardian and Observer the 2021 charity appeal has raised over £830,000 for climate justice, in partnership with four brilliant charities. As ... -
Earn money with each game of avocado
The avocado is grown in several regions of Kenya and much of its production is carried out by small producers. They grow it for subsistence, local ... -
Four decisive priorities for East Africa’s economic recovery | The Guardian Nigeria News
By Hardeep Sound, Regional Sales Manager: East Africa at SAP EAST AFRICA, January 12, 2021, – / African Media Agency (AMA) / – How is the ... -
Kenya awaits Kampala talks to resolve milk trade impasse
Merchandise Kenya awaits Kampala talks to resolve milk trade impasse Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Women deliver goat milk to the Samburu East delivery point. PHOTO | ... -
President Samia sounds the changes of cabinet
By Paul Owere By Bathsheba Wambura Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan proceeded on Saturday, January 8, to a cabinet reshuffle that some commentators quickly ... -
Uganda and Kenya to dialogue on trade issues
The governments of Kenya and Uganda have agreed to engage in dialogue on trade issues. The war mainly affecting agricultural products between the two countries was ... -
Chinese Foreign Minister to visit Kenya on Africa tour
By ANTONY KITIMO Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi began his four-day visit to Africa to cement trade relations where he is expected to ... -
Ruto officially invites Mudavadi to coalition talks
According to the secretary general of the United Democratic Alliance, Veronic Maina, Ruto has issued a formal invitation to join the two politicians in the general ... -
Death of JPM, Isles VP, drought
Yesterday, in her New Year’s greeting, President Samia said 2121 was not easy for Tanzania as it was full of ups and downs, happiness and sorrow ... -
Kenya needs bold and broad economic thinking
Chroniclers Kenya needs bold and broad economic thinking Friday, December 31, 2021 By JAINDI KISEROMore from this author Summary When traders hesitate to speak up it ... -
World Bank regional boss optimistic about Rwanda’s path to economic recovery | New times
After a recession of 3.4% in 2020, the economy is expected to grow by more than 10% in 2021, characterized by the recovery of disrupted sectors. ... -
You are making climate crisis worse by throwing food away, experts say
A young boy collects carrot waste in Mau Narok [Kisang Joseph, Standard] Despite the clear skies over the village of Oloibortoto in Kajiado County, Letoo Kamangu ... -
Equity Bank Tanzania appoints new boss
By The Citizen Reporter Dar es Salaam. Equity Bank Tanzania has announced the appointment of Ms. Isabel Maganga (photo) as the new Interim Managing Director effective ... -
The magic of camel products
For many Somalis, the camel is a gift of nature – the source of milk, meat and skin, a beast of burden in the desert, for ... -
Despite the Covid-19, startups raised $ 4 billion in 2021
By Seth Onyango – Bird Newsroom According to Wee Tracker, Africa is now home to seven unicorns: Jumia, Interswitch, Flutterwave, Andela, Wave, OPay and Chipper Cash. ... -
Tanzania reaping the spoils of Uganda’s trade fights with Kenya and Rwanda
Through East Africa Tanzania is emerging as the biggest beneficiary of Uganda’s trade war with Kenya and a diplomatic row with Rwanda. This week, Kampala announced ... -
Growing interest in new breeding techniques in agriculture |
Consider this: It took thousands of years for the world’s population to reach 1 billion. Yet in just around 200 years it has suddenly increased sevenfold. ... -
Pillars that can strengthen Kenyan agriculture
Letters Pillars that can strengthen Kenyan agriculture Friday, December 17, 2021 By Davis Basweti OmbaneMore from this author Summary The 2021 Economic Survey showed that the ... -
Tackling the extreme inequalities ravaging Kenya
Letters Tackling the extreme inequalities ravaging Kenya Wednesday, December 15, 2021 A section of the Kibera slums in Nairobi on Sunday November 28, 2021. PHOTO | ... -
The DRC will create economic zones to attract investment
NAIROBI, Kenya December 13 – The Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced plans to establish economic zones in North Kivu province for investors wishing to ... -
Farmers count losses as Kenya bans poultry imports from Uganda
Ugandan poultry farmers under their umbrella, the Poultry Association of Uganda (PAU), demanded government intervention after the Kenyan government banned the import of Ugandan eggs. Speaking ... -
Kenya: Diplomacy – Why Kenya’s Number of Embassies Abroad Divided the Government
Kenya’s 56 foreign missions abroad are once again in the spotlight, with the question of whether they are giving the country a return on investment. And ... -
NMS completes new Mama Margaret Kenyatta hospital in Nairobi [Photos]
Badi was speaking at the 10th anniversary celebrations of Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital. He also announced that Korogosho Level 5 Hospital will be open to the ... -
Horticulture exports up 6.4% thanks to demand for Kenyan products
Market news Horticulture exports up 6.4% thanks to demand for Kenyan products Tuesday 07 December 2021 The demand for Kenyan horticultural products has increased, leading to ... -
Iria meets delegations and undertakes to demonstrate in January
Governor Mwangi wa Iria speaking to the press after the approval of the BBI report by the Murang’a County Assembly. February 23, 2021. [Boniface Gikandi, Standard] ... -
11 mission-driven agritech startups in Africa you should know
For a long time, agriculture has been the backbone of the African economy. It is a source of employment and livelihood for its inhabitants. On 60 ... -
Contract farming opportunity in Africa
Posted: 01, 2021, 22:44:09 Bangladesh’s initiatives for contract farming in African countries may seem a bit unconventional to many, but on a planet seen as a ... -
Village Farmer Cooperative Helps Provide Healthy Foods To Immigrant Communities In Southeast Minnesota
But in Rochester, there is the village agricultural cooperative, which creates opportunities for communities in the area to grow culturally relevant foods. Most of the producers ... -
Unpacking the public petition to remove harmful pesticides from the Kenyan market
A growing population, the need to export and the emergence of new pests are cited as the main reasons for the proliferation of agrochemicals in Kenya, ... -
Trust me and work with me, says Raila at Mount Kenya
The leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Raila Odinga, has called on residents of the Mount Kenya region to hand over the leadership of the ... -
Horn of Africa: “We want to prevent as many people as possible from depending only on food aid”
Nairobi – Carla Mucavi, representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Kenya, emphasizes the urgent need to step up efforts to ... -
How this CEO built his business
Norce Elysee Gatarayiha was working for a food research project under the Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources in the late 1990s. At the time, ... -
Regional farmers risk losses as KQ and Ethiopia Airlines fight
Something needs to be done to encourage Rwandans to start consuming coffee and make it a local custom. Despite the high quality coffee produced in Rwanda, ... -
Success stories in FAIR Land
2nd Virtual Workshop of the Agricultural Re / Insurance Fair: Success Stories in FAIR Land The 2nd Virtual Workshop of the Agricultural Reinsurance / Insurance Fair: ... -
The program promotes African links, diversity in plant sciences
The Cornell Assistantship for Horticulture in Africa (CAHA), a program that brings master’s students from sub-Saharan Africa to Cornell to complete a doctorate in horticulture, has ... -
Meru professionals demand apology from Dp Ruto after attacks on Kiraitu, Munya ▷ Kenya News
The Meru Young Professionals forum warned that Ruto crossed the line in mocking the leaders who are not only regional linchpins but also Njuri Ncheke alumni. ... -
Uhuru stranded in Mount Kenya area, says Moses Kuria
Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria denounced President Uhuru for failing to prepare the future rulers of Mount Kenya. Via Facebook, Kuria accused the president of turning ... -
Agricultural implications of the COP26 methane commitment – EURACTIV.com
The agriculture sector, one of the world’s largest contributors of methane, will be directly affected by the world’s first pledge to reduce methane emissions by at ... -
Commitments for the protection of nature and the climate accumulate at COP26, amid the ghosts of past failures
The Thomson Reuters Foundation reports that agriculture, deforestation and other changes in land use account for about a quarter of global warming greenhouse gas emissions, making ... -
Kenya’s participation in Expo Dubai 2020 is expected to add $ 1.5 billion in value to the economy
NAIROBI, Kenya, November 5 – Kenya’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai is expected to add immediate $ 1.5 billion in value to the economy through business ... -
Key commitments of world leaders on climate change – Global Forum of Governments
By Catherine Early on 11/03/2021 | Updated on 03/11/2021 Protesters outside COP26 in Glasgow call on world leaders to “stop playing games” with the climate. Photo ...
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