Agriculture
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Tana River farmers banking on cotton for revenue
The National Irrigation Authority through the Tana irrigation scheme is targeting 500 acres of land for cotton to support the…
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Maize flour prices set to rise over maize importation ban
Local Cereal Millers under the umbrella of the Cereal Millers Association (CMA) have warned that the recent ban on maize…
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Kenya rubbishes report by research firm over elephant poaching
The Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) has refuted claims by the African Elephant Specialists Group (AESG) that poaching is…
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Government suspends license of eagle crown coffee limited
The government has suspended the license of Eagle Crown Coffee limited for delaying payments from auction. Agriculture and Food Authority…
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Kenya to receive Ksh.4.6 billion from World Bank to fight locusts
The World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) has pledged Ksh.4.6 billion to support Kenya in the fight against locust invasion.…
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Taita Taveta County hands over Ksh.3.3 billion irrigation project to farmers
Taita Taveta County has handed over a multi-billion irrigation project to farmers in Nakuruto and Challa areas after its completion…
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Faulu eyeing the rich agricultural and commercial potential in Limuru
Faulu Microfinance Bank has opened a new branch in Limuru town Kiambu County in a bid to eye the rich…
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Cotton, pyrethrum revival could cost Kenya’s taxpayers Ksh.3 billion
By Vincent Odhiambo | The government is making a fresh attempt to revive Kenya’s cotton and pyrethrum sub-sectors a move…
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NCPB now seeks waiver on fertilizer subsidy loan worth Ksh4.5 billion
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) is now seeking for an interest rate waiver on a Ksh.4.5 billion loan…
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New KCC ordered to buy milk from farmers at Ksh33 per litre
The newly appointed Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary, Peter Munya has directed New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC) to…
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