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Jun 15
KALRO Mwea, in collaboration with the KOPIA Kenya Centre, trained researchers, seed growers and extension officers from six African countries on quality rice seed production and processing.
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Jun 13
Tanzania is seeking to attract new investment into its agricultural sector following talks between Minister for Agriculture Daniel Chongolo and a delegation from Frontier, a company exploring opportunities in the country’s avocado and tea value chains.
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Jun 13
More than 1,000 cotton farmers in Ndalani and neighbouring areas of Yatta Sub-County in Machakos County have received pesticides and modern spraying machines under a government-backed initiative
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Jun 11
If there is one county that continues to demonstrate the strength of Kenya’s cooperative coffee model, it is Kirinyaga County. With 14 Farmers Cooperative Societies (FCSs) operating through 74 affiliated factories.
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Jun 11
Leaders in Kenya’s cooperative movement are considering establishing a national advisory council to strengthen governance, improve policy engagement, and ensure broader representation across the sector.
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Jun 3
Kenya reaffirmed its position as a global floriculture powerhouse following the opening of the 13th International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX 2026) in Nairobi with a record number of participants from around the world. @kenyaflower @Trade_Kenya #IFTEX
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Jun 1
China will allow eligible coffee bean imports from all 53 African countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Beijing beginning July 20, 2026, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) has announced.
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May 26
Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Wycliffe Oparanya has unveiled a contractual beekeeping initiative in Likuyani, Kakamega County, aimed at expanding income opportunities for farmers and strengthening rural cooperative economies.
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May 26
The Kenyan government is seeking to raise Sh4.5 billion to modernize tea processing factories and strengthen value-addition infrastructure in a move aimed at increasing farmers’ earnings, reducing production costs and enhancing Kenya’s competitiveness.
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May 21
The Kipsigis community is set to retain its Ksh 1 billion payout and 15 percent shareholding in the sale of multinational tea estates to Browns International Plc following fresh assurances during high-level consultations in Kericho.
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May 21
Nakuru County Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Veterinary Services conducted a two-day induction programme for 98 newly recruited extension officers as part of efforts to strengthen agricultural extension services across the county.
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May 18
When Kenyans talk about premium coffee, three counties almost always dominate the conversation: Nyeri, Murang’a, and Kiambu.
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May 18
Tanzania’s government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening plant health services through the Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA) as part of broader efforts to improve agricultural productivity
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May 18
Tanzania is strengthening its agricultural transformation agenda through renewed cooperation with the World Bank
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May 18
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed described the construction of the Gode urea fertilizer factory in Somali Region as a critical milestone in addressing one of the nation’s most pressing challenges while strengthening long-term agricultural productivity.
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May 18
The Kenyan Government has lifted the suspension on the registration of new Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs), introducing tougher requirements
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Kenya is intensifying efforts to transform its agricultural sector through the implementation of the National Agroecology Strategy for Food System Transformation (2024–2033)
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed described construction of the Gode urea fertilizer factory in Somali Region as a critical milestone in addressing one of the nation’s most pressing challenges while strengthening long-term agricultural productivity.
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May 12
Kenya and Tanzania have renewed efforts to strengthen agricultural trade and regional commerce after signing eight new bilateral agreements aimed at deepening cooperation and dismantling barriers
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May 5
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni recently commissioned Uganda’s first locally developed anti-tick vaccine at the National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI) in Namulonge, Nansana Municipality
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