Topic: Agriculture
Gov't To Form Taskforce To Handle Snail And Rats Menace In Mwea Rice Fields, CS Muriithi Says
Speaking in Mwea after touring Thiba dam and all national irrigation authority projects Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Muriithi said the task force will involve the Ministry of agriculture and the county government of Kirinyaga.
Speaking in Mwea after touring Thiba dam and all national irrigation authority projects Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Muriithi said the task force will involve the Ministry of agriculture and the county government of Kirinyaga.
Petitioners Challenge Muguka Ban In Counties, Say It Is Not A Drug
A petition has been filed against three counties for banning the trade and consumption of Muguka. Last week the three counties, Mombasa, Kilifi and Taita Taveta banned the entry, transportation, sale, and use of Muguka and its products.
A petition has been filed against three counties for banning the trade and consumption of Muguka. Last week the three counties, Mombasa, Kilifi and Taita Taveta banned the entry, transportation, sale, and use of Muguka and its products.
Turkana Governor Lunches 30-Acre Model Drip Irrigation Scheme In Nakwamoru
Governor Lomorukai emphasized his administration’s focus on development and the county government’s commitment to utilizing technology to ensure food security in agriculturally viable areas.
Governor Lomorukai emphasized his administration’s focus on development and the county government’s commitment to utilizing technology to ensure food security in agriculturally viable areas.
'Ukiachwa Achika': Linturi Condemned For Dragging Ex-Wife Into Impeachment Motion
Embattled Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Mithika Linturi has been accused of trivialising a matter of national importance by tying his marital affairs to the ongoing push for his impeachment.
Embattled Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Mithika Linturi has been accused of trivialising a matter of national importance by tying his marital affairs to the ongoing push for his impeachment.
Ahero Rice Farmers Count Loses As Floods Wash Off Plantations
The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) in charge of the Ahero and West Kano irrigation schemes says the flooding caused by the burst of River Nyando on Saturday has affected over 800 acres of rice plantations.
The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) in charge of the Ahero and West Kano irrigation schemes says the flooding caused by the burst of River Nyando on Saturday has affected over 800 acres of rice plantations.
Uproar As Outbreak Of Mysterious Camel Disease Hits Marsabit
An outbreak of unknown camel disease has been reported in Qorqa Location of North-Horr constituency in Marsabit County with herders counting losses.
An outbreak of unknown camel disease has been reported in Qorqa Location of North-Horr constituency in Marsabit County with herders counting losses.
Gov’t Declares Nationwide Enforcement Of Rules In Livestock Sector
The exercise, which is being coordinated by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration will involve the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Ministry of Health and County Governments.
The exercise, which is being coordinated by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration will involve the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Ministry of Health and County Governments.
SBL Manufaturers Says NCPB Has Distributed 100,000 Bags Of Suspected Fake Fertiliser
It is now emerging that the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) distributed about 100,000 bags of suspected fake fertiliser from SBL Innovate Manufacturers Limited between 2022 and 2024.
It is now emerging that the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) distributed about 100,000 bags of suspected fake fertiliser from SBL Innovate Manufacturers Limited between 2022 and 2024.
Senate Summons CS Miano, Linturi In Fake Fertiliser Probe
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi and his Trade Counterpart Rebecca Miano are expected to appear before the Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi and his Trade Counterpart Rebecca Miano are expected to appear before the Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Senate Committee Initiates Probe Into Fake Fertiliser Syndicate
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries has initiated a probe into the supply and distribution of fake fertilizer to farmers across the country.
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries has initiated a probe into the supply and distribution of fake fertilizer to farmers across the country.
6-Year-Old Dies, Family Hospitalised After Eating Poisonous Cassava In Nyamira
Police officers at Ekerenyo station, Nyamira County are investigating an incident where a 6-year-old boy died while five family members (parents and brothers) were left with stomach aches after allegedly eating poisonous cassava.
Police officers at Ekerenyo station, Nyamira County are investigating an incident where a 6-year-old boy died while five family members (parents and brothers) were left with stomach aches after allegedly eating poisonous cassava.
KEBS Launches Campaign To Safeguard Agricultural Quality
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety for agricultural products circulating within the market.
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety for agricultural products circulating within the market.
Gachagua Hints On Plans To Write Off Coffee Debts
Speaking when he commissioned Murang’a Coffee Mill on Wednesday, Gachagua stated that he will spearhead talks with the Ministry of Cooperatives to scrutinize debts owed by farmers.
Speaking when he commissioned Murang’a Coffee Mill on Wednesday, Gachagua stated that he will spearhead talks with the Ministry of Cooperatives to scrutinize debts owed by farmers.
DCI Detectives Impound 700 Bags Of Fertiliser Mixed With Stones In Kakamega
Farmers in the area are now demanding answers from the county government following what they term as fraud and extortion in the county's fertiliser plan. According to the farmers, the fertiliser sold to them was mixed with stones.
Farmers in the area are now demanding answers from the county government following what they term as fraud and extortion in the county's fertiliser plan. According to the farmers, the fertiliser sold to them was mixed with stones.
Investors Express Interest In Funding Kenyan Livestock Sector Despite Challenges
Kenya’s vibrant livestock sector, which supports an estimated 25 million livelihoods and contributes 42pc to the national agricultural GDP, continues to attract attention from investors despite significant financial hurdles.
Kenya’s vibrant livestock sector, which supports an estimated 25 million livelihoods and contributes 42pc to the national agricultural GDP, continues to attract attention from investors despite significant financial hurdles.
State To Double Livestock Production To Boost Meat And Leather Production
Top among them is the introduction of sexed semen at a subsidized fee, mass vaccination of livestock to prevent diseases and deaths of animals, fattening of cows and introduction of livestock nutrition for farmers.
Top among them is the introduction of sexed semen at a subsidized fee, mass vaccination of livestock to prevent diseases and deaths of animals, fattening of cows and introduction of livestock nutrition for farmers.
Court Extends Orders Barring Gov't From Privatizing Mwea Rice Mills In Kirinyaga
The High Court in Kerugoya has extended orders barring the government from privatising Mwea Rice mill Company in Kirinyaga County.
The High Court in Kerugoya has extended orders barring the government from privatising Mwea Rice mill Company in Kirinyaga County.
Mwea Rice Farmers Decry Poor Roads Causing Them Financial Strains
Rice farmers in Mwea irrigation scheme have called on the National Irrigation Authority to improve conditions in the plantations, where poor state of roads has become a major challenge.
Rice farmers in Mwea irrigation scheme have called on the National Irrigation Authority to improve conditions in the plantations, where poor state of roads has become a major challenge.
2 Gov't Officers Found Culpable In Over Ksh.49M Subsidised Fertiliser Theft Case
Two government officials have been found culpable in the alleged theft of subsidized fertilizer running into millions of shillings.
Two government officials have been found culpable in the alleged theft of subsidized fertilizer running into millions of shillings.
Counterfeit Seedlings Leading Contributor Of Poor Harvests – KALRO
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has decried the continued sale and distribution of counterfeit seed products leading to farmers acquiring fake seeds and ending up with poor or no harvests.
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has decried the continued sale and distribution of counterfeit seed products leading to farmers acquiring fake seeds and ending up with poor or no harvests.
