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Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement Set to Revolutionize Trade and Sustainability

Nairobi, June 20, 2023 – In a historic development for trade relations, the European Union (EU) and Kenya have concluded negotiations for an ambitious Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) that aims to foster economic growth and sustainability. The agreement, hailed as the most significant EU trade deal with a developing country regarding sustainability provisions, particularly in climate and environmental protection…

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Kenyan Government Delivers Thousands of Cattle Vaccines to Boost Agriculture in Meru County

MERU, Kenya – Under Hon. Mithika Linturi’s leadership, the Kenyan government has taken significant steps to support sustainable agricultural productivity and food security. The effort is in alignment with the goals laid out in the Kenya Kwanza’s bottom-up manifesto. Yesterday, Hon. Linturi handed over 11,000 doses of cattle vaccines to Meru County Governor Hon. Kawira Mwangaza. The handover took…

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Kenya’s Agriculture Minister, Mithika Linturi, Launches Food Security Initiative in Baringo County

Mogotio, Baringo County – June 15, 2023 – Honorable Mithika Linturi, Kenya’s Minister of Agriculture, announced the launch of a significant program to bolster food and nutrition security in the Horn of Africa. The Program to Build Resilience For Food and Nutrition Security (BREFONS) was launched at Mr. William Kimosop’s farm in Mogotio, a part of Baringo County. The…

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Accelerating Instant Payments in Africa Can Boost Development: AfricaNenda

AfricaNenda’s Efforts to Drive Inclusive Digital Financial Services in Africa Gain Momentum Nairobi– AfricaNenda, an African-led institution dedicated to expanding inclusive digital financial services across the continent, emphasizes the urgent need to accelerate instant payment systems in Africa. With over 350 million unbanked adults in Africa, the majority of whom rely on cash or informal providers, AfricaNenda aims to…

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PS Kello Harsama, AGRA President, Dr. Agnes Kalibata Strategize to Alleviate Food Insecurity and Foster Sustainable Agriculture in Kenya

By Linnet Muchoki In a bid to address escalating food insecurity concerns within the country, Principal Secretary (PS) Kello Harsama from the State Department for Crop Development, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, recently convened a key strategic meeting with Dr. Agnes Kalibata, the President of AGRA. The pivotal dialogue revolved around refining agricultural systems and optimizing…

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Revamping Kenya’s Livestock Industry: A Close Look at the Proposed Animal Production Professionals and Technicians Bill 2023

May 8th, 2023 marked the official initiation of public Stakeholders Consultation on the proposed Animal Production Professionals and Technicians Bill 2023, led by Harry Kimtai, PS for Livestock Development. Now, after rigorous discussions, inputs from a diverse range of stakeholders, and extensive consultations spanning several clusters across the country, the process is nearing its conclusion. This landmark bill intends…

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Kenya says cheap maize is not available anywhere in the world

Nairobi- The Deputy President of Kenya, Rigathi Gachagua, has spoken out on the ongoing controversy surrounding the importation of cheap, duty-free maize into the country. Speaking to Citizen TV, Gachagua said, “cheap maize is not available anywhere in the world”. His remarks come in response to complaints from millers who have been unable to secure import licences due to…

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US$200,000 for two young agripreneurs from Kenya and Uganda

Generation Africa awards US$100,000 to two young agripreneurs from Kenya and Uganda in the fourth annual GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition at the African Green Revolution Forum Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. Kigali, Rwanda – After impressive on-stage pitches to an expert panel of judges earlier this week, Esther Kimani founder of FarmerLifeLine Technologies in Kenya and Mark Musinguzi founder of…

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