The Kenyan government has strongly denounced the looting and destruction of a national fertiliser depot during violent protests this week, warning that the incident could spark a severe food production crisis. On Wednesday, thousands of demonstrators took to the streets nationwide to commemorate the anniversary of last year’s anti-tax protests. While initially peaceful, the rallies ...

Joel Bisoma checks the growth of Lingzhi, or Ganoderma lucidum, cultivated with Juncao technology at his farm in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, June 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Emmanuel Herman) NAIROBI, June 26 — Agriculture experts and policymakers gathered in Nairobi this week to spotlight the transformative role of China-Africa cooperation in driving agricultural innovation and rural development ...

The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is asking member states including Kenya to increase absorption rate of agriculture funds. IGAD’s food systems Programme Coordinator Senait Regassa says, agriculture funds utilization has been hampered by conflicts in the region that have also affected the food supply chain, increasing the region’s food import bill. In the 2025 ...

In Thika, Kenya, pineapple farming is undergoing a major transformation as Del Monte Kenya embraces climate-resilient strategies and modern agricultural technologies to protect yields and promote sustainability. Faced with growing climate challenges such as flooding and extended droughts, the company has overhauled its irrigation systems—expanding dam capacity and shifting to water-saving drip irrigation, which has ...

A Chinese exhibitor (L) chats with a visitor at the 10th Agritec Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, June 12, 2025. (Xinhua/Han Xu) The hum of excited conversations filled the air as visitors navigated the bustling aisles of the 10th Agritec Africa, an international exhibition and conference on agriculture technology in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. NAIROBI, June 13 ...

New Holland is delighted to announce of its newly network coverage in Kenya Commitment to the continuous improvement of service and customer care. New Holland is delighted to announce that INCHCAPE KENYA has been appointed as its official distributor in Kenya with the priority of providing the best service to its customers. This new partnership ...

The 2025 International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) has officially commenced in Nairobi, bringing together a diverse range of industry stakeholders, including international growers, exporters, buyers, investors, regulators, trade partners, and government officials. The event serves as a platform to discuss and shape the future of the global flower trade. This year’s Expo underscores Kenya’s leadership ...

NAIROBI – African governments must increase public investment in agriculture to strengthen food security and unlock sustainable economic growth, officials said Tuesday at a high-level summit in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. Held under the theme “Taking Ownership: Rethinking Sustainable Financing for Africa’s Food Systems”, the Financing Agri-food Systems Sustainably Summit 2025 brought together policymakers and sector ...

Faith Mumo, Co-founder of Iviani Farm Limited, in Kenya, transforms fresh fruit and vegetables into long-lasting dried snacks. With 237,000 jobs created and nearly 100,000 youth beneficiaries across 18 countries, the ENABLE Youth Programme is a clear testament to how Africa’s human capital can be unleashed to transform African agriculture. This flagship initiative of the ...

Amid rising global temperatures, extreme weather is threatening the agriculture industry. Farmers in Kenya are struggling to yield successful harvests due to unpredictable rainfall and intense heat. What’s happening? Kenya News Agency has recently detailed the intensifying struggles of farmers trying to stay afloat despite the climate crisis. Staple crops, such as maize, have been ...