Charles Muchoki In a bid to bolster the livestock farming sector and uplift the livelihoods of farmers across Kenya, Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke has unveiled a comprehensive set of interventions aimed at transforming the industry. Speaking at the Garissa County Joint exhibition organized by the Kenya Dairy Board, Mueke outlined key initiatives designed to create an enabling…
By Kilimokwanza.org Team Kenya’s agriculture sector, a cornerstone of its economy, is at a pivotal point. John Macharia, the Country Director of AGRA in Kenya, has identified a pressing challenge that hinders the sector’s growth: the stagnation of maize yields. This issue not only affects food security but also limits economic opportunities for millions of Kenyans. Stagnant Maize, Thriving…
Kilimokwanza.org Correspondent Nairobi: Ever pondered the transformation of a single litre of farm-fresh milk, valued at Ksh.40, into a lucrative yogurt venture? This metamorphosis could yield four 250ml yoghurt tumblers, each retailing at Ksh.55. When you crunch the numbers, this simple conversion escalates the value to Ksh.220 from a mere litre of milk, marking a staggering 500% value addition,…
Kilimokwanza.org Team – Bringing you the latest updates on agricultural development and food system transformation in Africa. Nairobi, Kenya – AGRA has hosted a national parliamentary retreat in Kenya, marking a significant step towards enhancing Parliament’s role in transforming the country’s agri-food systems. The retreat provided a vital platform for lawmakers, particularly those from the Finance, Budget, National Planning,…
Nairobi, Kenya – February 6, 2024: In an age where the internet bridges gaps and opens doors, Kenyans are increasingly turning to the digital space to carve out income streams and build careers. Moe, the brains behind @moneyacademyKE, is leading the charge with practical advice for those looking to make money online. His recent social media posts have gone…
The Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development has announced a significant development in agricultural infrastructure in Nyandarua County. CS Mithika Linturi, on the first day of his three-day field tour, has officially commissioned the Kagongo Wendani marketing shed and irrigation infrastructure. This new irrigation project is a game-changer for the agricultural sector in Nyandarua and surrounding areas, expected to…
Nairobi- Hon. Jonathan Mueke, CBS, recently officiated Kenchic’s adoption of a solar power system at their processing plant in Kilimambogo, Thika. This significant move not only underlines Kenchic’s commitment to environmental stewardship but also marks a strategic step in reducing production costs. The adoption of solar energy is in line with Kenya’s Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda, aimed at…
Nairobi, Kenya, January 29, 2024 – In a landmark initiative, the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) has received a significant boost with a three-year grant of US$2 million from the United States government. This grant, part of the USAID’s Economic Recovery and Reform Activity (ERRA) program managed by TradeMark Africa (TMA) and funded by Feed the Future, aims to…
Kilimokwanza.org Team The recent discovery of coltan deposits in Kenya is not just a milestone for the mining sector but also a pivotal moment for the nation’s agriculture industry. This revelation, marking Kenya’s entry into the global tech mineral market, carries profound implications for the country’s agricultural sector, a mainstay of its economy. As the nation stands on the…
In an announcement that is set to redefine Kenya’s position in the global mining sector, the Minister for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Salim Mvurya, has confirmed the discovery of Kenya’s first deposits of coltan, a mineral pivotal to the manufacturing of electric car batteries, mobile phones, and a myriad of other electronic devices. Coltan, known for its…