KAGWE DEFENDS TEA LEVY AMID INDUSTRY CONCERNS
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has defended the Tea Levy, saying recent market performance does not support claims that the charge is hurting Kenya’s tea industry. Speaking in Kirinyaga County on Thursday, Kagwe said tea uptake had reached 93 per cent, which he described as the highest level recorded in recent years. […]
KENYA COFFEE DIRECT SALES FETCH 20% PREMIUM OVER AUCTION
Kenyan coffee sold through direct sales fetched an average price nearly 20 per cent higher than the auction season average between October 2025 and June 2026, according to figures from the Agriculture and Food Authority’s Coffee Directorate. The data show that direct sales moved 6,066.31 metric tonnes of clean coffee during the period, generating USD […]
KAGWE WARNS ON LIVESTOCK DRUG MISUSE
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has warned that the misuse of veterinary medicines in livestock could undermine Kenya’s access to international meat markets, urging stakeholders across the livestock value chain to strengthen compliance with food safety standards and responsible animal health practices. Speaking on Wednesday during the Kenya Meat Conference 2026 at […]
RUTO UNVEILS COFFEE REFORM PLAN
President William Ruto has unveiled an ambitious package of reforms aimed at revitalising Kenya’s coffee sector, promising faster payments to farmers, higher producer earnings and increased national production as the government rolls out a nationwide Coffee Revival Programme. Speaking during the launch of the programme in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga County, the President announced that coffee farmers […]
KAGWE PUSHES SUGAR MILL POWER PLAN
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has announced plans to transform Kenya’s sugar industry by enabling state-owned sugar factories to generate electricity and produce ethanol alongside sugar, in a move aimed at improving the sector’s financial sustainability and reducing the country’s dependence on sugar sales alone. Speaking during an inspection tour of sugar factories in the […]
KENYA UNVEILS SH1.47 TRILLION AGRICONNECT COMPACT TO MODERNISE AGRICULTURE
The Kenyan government has launched the Kenya AgriConnect Compact (2025–2030), a five-year investment framework valued at sh1.47 trillion that aims to mobilise public and private financing to modernise agriculture, strengthen food systems and attract greater private-sector participation across the agricultural value chain. The Compact, unveiled by Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, outlines […]
NEW FARMING TECHNOLOGIES HIGHLIGHTED AT UPCOMING KALRO CONFRENCE.
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) will host its second Scientific Conference and Innovation Expo next week, showcasing a broad spectrum of agricultural technologies designed to improve food security, boost farmers’ incomes, and strengthen climate resilience. The event will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including researchers, policymakers, farmers, agribusiness leaders, development […]
FROM COFFEE TO HIBISCUS: THE GROWING TREND OF HERBAL TEA.
Hibiscus tea, a bright red herbal drink made from dried hibiscus flowers, is gaining attention among health-conscious consumers. Known for its refreshing, slightly sour taste, the drink has been enjoyed for generations in many parts of the world. Today, researchers are taking a closer look at the health benefits that traditional communities have long associated […]
Kenya Secures Duty-Free Access to China for Agricultural Exports from May 1
Kenyan agricultural exports will begin entering China duty-free starting May 1, 2026, in a move expected to boost trade volumes and unlock new opportunities for farmers and agribusinesses targeting the vast Asian market. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the arrangement will allow Kenyan produce to access the Chinese market without tariffs, significantly improving competitiveness. […]
New AI App Helps Farmers Detect Crop Diseases Instantly
A Nairobi-based tech startup has launched an AI-powered application that allows farmers to detect crop diseases simply by taking a photo of the affected plant. The app provides instant diagnostic and treatment advice, helping to safeguard food security and reduce the use of harmful pesticides.