African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Kenya has unveiled plans to revive its struggling cashew nut industry in a major push aimed at creating about 350,000 jobs and injecting an estimated Sh30 billion into the economy. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the decline in cashew nut production over the years has resulted in massive job losses, reduced […]
BUNGOMA, Kenya (Prime Africa) — Farmers in the Western region have been encouraged to adopt drought-resistant and climate-smart seed varieties as part of a wider strategy to combat the effects of climate change and enhance agricultural productivity. Speaking at Kibabii University in Bungoma County during the Agribusiness Expo and Trade Symposium themed “Climate Smart Technologies […]
WUNDANYI, Kenya – Taita Taveta County joined the global community in celebrating World Fisheries Day at the Horticultural Practical Centre (HPC) in Wundanyi, spotlighting major strides made in strengthening the fisheries and aquaculture sector. This year’s global theme was “Nurturing Fish, Feeding Future; Sustainable Aquaculture for Resilient Communities.” Speaking during the event, County Executive Committee […]
Mombasa, Kenya – Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Hon. Mutahi Kagwe, has officially launched the Orthodox Tea Auction in Mombasa, a move hailed as a milestone for Kenya’s tea industry and a significant step forward for the country’s 650,000 tea farmers. Speaking at the event, Kagwe highlighted that the sector had achieved its highest-ever earnings in […]
Bungoma Senator Wafula Wakoli, who chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Blue Economy, has launched a sweeping investigation into the utilization of donor funds and county allocations directed toward agriculture, with Bungoma County taking center stage. Speaking on Saturday at Mabanga Agricultural Training College (ATC) during a high-level meeting attended by Governor Kenneth […]
In a bid to transform agriculture and empower smallholder farmers, Bungoma County has launched a set of forward-thinking policies aimed at making farming a more sustainable and profitable business. The new initiatives, unveiled by the County’s Agriculture Committee and the Department of Agriculture, include an innovative input support program designed to benefit vulnerable farmers and […]
The government has launched an aerial application of bird repellents to control the quelea bird menace devastating wheat and barley farms. This innovative solution seeks to protect crops, safeguard farmers’ livelihoods, and enhance food security amid significant losses caused by the infestation. Speaking at the launch, in Mau Narok, Narok County, Dr Paul Ronoh, Principal […]
