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New study shows toxic pesticides in Sukuma, tomatoes and corn in Kenya »Capital News
[ad_1] NAIROBI, Kenya June 13 – A recent study showed that corn, sukuma wiki and tomatoes grown in Kenya were grown using highly hazardous pesticides (HHP). ... -
South Sudan: New Funding to Address Acute Food Insecurity and Desert Locust Crisis
[ad_1] South Sudan will benefit from two new projects totaling $ 116 million that aim to build the capacity of farmers, improve agricultural production and restore ... -
Mount Kenya East leaders plan to launch their own party
[ad_1] Embu Governor Martin Wambora Kiraitu Murungi (Meru), National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki and former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti after a ... -
Agriculture sector ready for digital transformation – Kenya News Agency
[ad_1] Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya said that although many Kenyans can now have access to information and communication technologies (ICTs), there is a need to ... -
FAO and CABI act together to step up pest control in East Africa – Ethiopia
[ad_1] 09 June 2021, Addis Ababa: As part of a large initiative to meet the plant protection needs of East African countries, a practical training program ... -
SGR gets the lion’s share of budget allocation
[ad_1] A section of the standard gauge railway near the Kitengela area along the Mombasa Highway.[Elvis Ogina,Standard] Projects in the transport and agriculture sectors have been ... -
Kenya: World Oceans Day – The coastline still underexploited
[ad_1] Kenya’s coastal exclusive economic zone remains untapped, with only less than 10 percent of the fish caught. According to the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research ... -
Cereals from posho mills to be tested before milling – KBC
[ad_1] Intensive grain testing at local Posho factories will be stepped up in the coming days as the government tightens enforcement of food safety regulations. Agriculture ... -
farmer on promoting “cool” agriculture in Kigali | New times
[ad_1] Many see farming as hard work, but Jimmy Ntambala, a 33-year-old who founded Kingdom Farms, is not. He got into farming, which he describes as ... -
Kenya ready to support political transition in Sudan, says Omamo – KBC
[ad_1] Kenya has sought to assist Sudan in its political transition to democratic governance and in the promotion of lasting peace. Specifically, Foreign Cabinet Secretary Raychelle ... -
Agriculture CAS congratulates Busia on increasing forest cover – Kenya News Agency
[ad_1] Chief Administrative Secretary of Agriculture Lawrence Omuhaka praised Busia County, especially Teso North Sub-County, for its efforts to increase its forest cover. Omuhaka noted that ... -
Biometric registration of coffee begins in Kisii County – Kenya News Agency
[ad_1] The Kisii County government has started biometrically registering coffee growers in the area to eliminate malfeasance in the coffee industry that has left many in ... -
Africa to become a global hub for Agritech
[ad_1] By Omolabake Fasogbon Africa’s agricultural sector is expected to grow exponentially over the next decade, reveals a study commissioned by Microsoft and compiled by Africa ... -
EQ partners with Vivriti to invest 375 crore rupees in debt financing for small businesses and end-techs
[ad_1] The company currently advises assets of approximately $ 300 million. Swiss impact investment firm Enabling Qapital (EQ) has partnered with Vivriti Asset Management (VAM), a ... -
Kenya: women eyeing governors’ seats in Rift Valley
[ad_1] The previously male-dominated political scene in the Rift Valley is on the verge of a major upheaval, as more women roll up their sleeves to ... -
Miraa farmers urge government to explore new export markets – KBC
[ad_1] Courtesy photo Miraa farmers and traders in Nyambene region in Meru county are calling on the national government to act quickly and seek out Miraa ... -
African investors reveal seven industries that make them uncomfortable
[ad_1] Nairobi, Kenya. Some segments of the real estate market are said to be saturated. How we did it in Africa asked a handful of investors ... -
Africa is fast becoming a global hub for agritech
[ad_1] Africa’s agricultural sector is expected to grow exponentially over the next decade, reveals a study commissioned by Microsoft and compiled by Africa Practice. With a ... -
Crackdown underway for traders who break potato packing rule – KBC
[ad_1] The crackdown on traders and transporters who break the 50 kilogram rule in Irish potato packaging, as set out in the new regulations, is currently ... -
Victor Kiplangat, the resistant boy from Kericho who beat all the odds to pass KCSE »Capital News
[ad_1] NAIROBI, Kenya, May 30 – At 18 years old, much is expected of Victor Kiplangat, who performed excellently in last year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary ... -
Uhuru obeys court and revokes Jemator’s appointment to IEBC panel
[ad_1] President Uhuru Kenyatta received by his deputy William Ruto and other leaders for the 18th Kenya National Prayer Breakfast at Parliament, Nairobi.[DPPS] President Uhuru Kenyatta ... -
Nigerian farmers should address the high demand for organic agricultural products in Europe – Turoni
[ad_1] By Gabriel Ewepu In this interview, the Italian Trade Agency, ITA, E-Lab Innova, ICE faculty trainer Enrico Turoni urged Nigerian farmers to respond to the ... -
High alert as a new wave of locust invasion looms
[ad_1] Economy High alert as a new wave of locust invasion looms Friday May 28, 2021 Agriculture PS Hamadi Boga before a House committee in the ... -
In a changing world, how can humans and elephants live together?
[ad_1] Born out of a family’s passion for wildlife, the Trust runs a pioneering and world-renowned project to rescue and reintegrate orphaned elephants. Over the past ... -
The Science Fund grants US $ 3.3 million for agricultural innovations in West Africa
[ad_1] Home ” Agroeconomics ” The Science Fund grants US $ 3.3 million for agricultural innovations in West Africa One of the largest science funds in ... -
Whitley Prize winner Nuklu Phom envisions Nagaland at peace with its biodiversity
[ad_1] Photo: Y. Nuklu Phom From the moment Y. Nuklu Phom’s name was mentioned in the list of laureates of the prestigious Whitley Award 2021, his ... -
Kenya and Sweden reaffirm long-standing excellent relationship – KBC
[ad_1] Kenya and Sweden reaffirmed the excellent long-standing ties between the two countries, both bilaterally and multilaterally. It was after the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs ... -
Kenya: Kuria’s PEP withdraws from Kiambaa by-election after talks with DP Ruto
[ad_1] Nairobi – The People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) associated with Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria will not present a candidate in the upcoming parliamentary by-elections in ... -
Bottom-up business model to prioritize ordinary Kenyans, DP Ruto – KBC
[ad_1] Vice President William Ruto at the Coastal Economic Regeneration Forum in County Kilifi on Monday Vice President William Ruto said the bottom-up economic model will ... -
Global demand for tea increased during COVID-19 pandemic – KBC
[ad_1] Global demand for tea has seen a remarkable increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, giving new impetus to build a sustainable and resilient tea sector while ... -
Ethiopia: Rapid preparation of agricultural land for efficient agricultural production
[ad_1] Ethiopia has made every effort to ensure food security. The rapid growth of its population; change of fertile agricultural land under construction for city dwellers; ... -
Traders breaking potato packaging law warned – Kenya News Agency
[ad_1] Kipipiri County Deputy Commissioner (DCC) Edwin Chabari has warned traders packing potatoes in bags over 50 kilograms that they will be arrested and prosecuted. Speaking ... -
Mudavadi steps up Mt. Kenya political excursion – KBC
[ad_1] ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi has stepped up his tours of central Kenya, garnering support for his candidacy for the 2022 presidential election. Mudavadi, made ... -
Kenya launches wildlife census to strengthen conservation of iconic species
[ad_1] Elephants walk by a lake in Amboseli National Park, Kenya, June 15, 2019 (Photo: Xinhua) Kenya has launched a three-month national wildlife census. The results ... -
Ancient farming techniques can help feed world hunger – UN
[ad_1] Almost 700 million people go hungry every day. But could traditional farming methods show the way to end world hunger? From argan trees in Morocco ... -
County climate risk profiles are critical and timely for struggling smallholders in Kenya
[ad_1] Through Joyce Chimbi Farmers like Peris Wanjiku continue to tackle climate-related risks at a more frequent and intense pace. Credit: Joyce Chimbi / IPS NAIROBI, ... -
The association seeks to dissociate miraa and muguka – KBC
[ad_1] The Nyambene Miraa Traders Association (NYAMITA) seeks to dissociate Muguka miraa mainly grown in Embu and parts of Tharaka Nithi, Machakos, Kitui and Makueni counties. ... -
Ex-Moi aides block Kenya Seed Board hires in court
[ad_1] Economy Ex-Moi aides block Kenya Seed Board hires in court Wednesday 19 May 2021 Kenya Seed Company Eldoret repository. FILE PHOTO | NMG By GERALD ... -
10 best marketable agriculture courses in 2021 ▷ Kenya News
[ad_1] Studying agriculture in Kenya means that you will be working in a crucial industry considered to be fast-paced and technology-oriented. Some of the courses in ... -
What does the cooperative movement look like in your country?
[ad_1] The mapping of cooperative actors carried out by the ICA-EU partnership (# coops4dev) is progressing steadily. Since the launch of the interactive online map, 54 ... -
Agricultural events this week: May 17-23
[ad_1] Hello Mzansi! It’s a new week full of exciting opportunities in agriculture! Get out your calendars and take note of this week’s farming events in ... -
Summit seeks ‘New Deal’ to ease Africa’s economic woes
[ad_1] DUBAI: Like many executives around the world, Bruno Bensasson did not travel much in an airplane last year. However, one of the few flights he ... -
Peruvian GDP up 18.21% in March as industry crosses its path
[ad_1] DUBAI: Like many executives around the world, Bruno Bensasson did not travel much in an airplane last year. However, one of the few flights he ... -
Why Tanzania needs to invest more in avocado production
[ad_1] By Saumu Jumanne Tanzania is fortunate to have a diversity of fruit trees. An example is that of avocado trees. According to the information available, ... -
Kimani Ngunjiri disrupts Ruto camp with attack on UDA officials
[ad_1] Kimani Ngunjiri, MP for Bahati, launched an attack on United Democratic Alliance (UDA) officials, alleging preferential treatment within the political group. Ngunjiri pointed out that ... -
Kenya: body responsible for maize ban stripped of its powers
[ad_1] By ZEPHANIAH UBWANI Arusha. The Kenyan regulatory authority behind the recent ban on maize imports from Tanzania has been stripped of its powers. From now ... -
Horticulturist recognized for his remarkable achievements
[ad_1] Texas A&M AgriLife Uvalde horticultural specialist Larry Stein, Ph.D., received the 2021 Distinguished Achievement Award from Texas A&M and the Association of Former Students. Stein ... -
Ethiopia delays national elections again amid deadly tensions
[ad_1] Ethiopia delayed the vote last year, the first major electoral test for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, citing the COVID-19 pandemic. This heightened tensions with leaders ... -
How African food systems continue to struggle to meet the most basic needs
[ad_1] By The East African When African leaders spoke at the High Level Virtual Dialogue on Food to Africa last week, one thing stood out; Africa ... -
Kenya allows two flights to Somaliland despite ban
[ad_1] By AGGREY MUTAMBO Kenya has authorized two planes to travel to Somaliland to deliver election materials despite the ban on air traffic with Somalia. A ... -
Minimum price of sugar cane, import cuts will sweeten Kenyan sugar »Capital News
[ad_1] After decades of poor performance, Kenya’s sugar industry is set to see better times as a result of recent state interventions to stabilize sugar cane ... -
Soil data helps prediction of locust swarms
[ad_1] In 2019-2020, East Africa experienced its worst Desert Locust invasion in more than 40 years. The United Nations and its partners have dealt with more ... -
Water – not an infinite resource in Kenya
[ad_1] By Simon Thomas, Everyone takes water for granted and that breeds complacency. Water may seem like an unlimited resource, given that most of the planet ... -
EU contribution of € 8 million will boost gains in Desert Locust control
[ad_1] May 13, 2021, Brussels / Rome – The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, welcomed a contribution ...
