Farming, land reform, drought, livestock.
Protests over a disputed community land registration exercise in Golbo Ward, Moyale Constituency, injured 12 police officers and 4 demonstrators, damaged 19 vehicles, and prompted the government to suspend the process pending consultations with residents.
14 hours ago · The Standard →
Protests over a disputed community land registration exercise in Golbo Ward, Moyale Constituency, injured 12 police officers and 4 demonstrators, damaged 19 vehicles, and prompted the government to suspend the process pending consultations with residents.
14 hours ago · The Standard →
Kiambu County Government has rejected claims that its piglet distribution programme is linked to African Swine Fever, stating all piglets are sourced from KALRO and the programme has benefited more than 70,000 men and youth.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 1,470 pigs have died from African Swine Fever in Kiambu County since mid-May, with significant outbreaks also reported in Tharaka-Nithi, Busia, Embu, Kakamega, Homa Bay and Migori counties. The government has heightened livestock disease surveillance and prevention measures in response.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African Swine Fever has killed 1,470 pigs on more than 20 farms in Kiambu County since mid-May, and the government has confirmed outbreaks in Tharaka-Nithi, Busia, Embu, Kakamega, Homa Bay and Migori counties. The disease has no vaccine or cure and kills nearly every infected pig, disrupting pork supply and threatening the wider livestock trade.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
Smart Apiary, a new technology developed by a Daystar University lecturer, allows beekeepers to monitor hives remotely using IoT and AI, reducing the need for frequent physical visits that can disrupt bee activity while providing real-time information about colony health.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Dairy Board has warned that a milk shortage lasting about three months could persist for at least another month, with supermarket shelves across the country showing limited supplies and some available brands rising in price by as much as 30 per cent.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government will require every farmer to tag their cows, sheep and goats with Animal Identification and Traceability (ANITRAC) tags to tackle livestock theft, improve disease surveillance and strengthen animal tracking. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said cattle will be fitted with distinctive yellow ANITRAC ear tags, and livestock owners and traders found with animals without the required identification or who deliberately remove tags could face arrest.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced a Ksh.39 billion road construction programme in Meru County aimed at opening up rural areas and cutting transport costs. The government has also reduced prices of fertiliser and certified maize seed for farmers.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has intensified preparedness in arid and semi-arid lands, urging pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer ground ahead of anticipated heavy rains. Officials say early action will help reduce loss of life, displacement, and property damage from flooding.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
The government has launched a Sh2.1 billion preparedness plan to protect livestock farmers and pastoral communities from anticipated El Niño effects, targeting 24 flood-prone and livestock-rich counties. The largest share of funds will go towards vaccines, veterinary medicines, and emergency response equipment to help farmers act before disasters occur.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has launched the Animal Identification and Traceability System (Anitrac) in Isiolo, an electronic tagging initiative to enable identification and traceability of livestock for export compliance and to combat livestock theft.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Over 80,000 families in Kilifi County face possible displacement as heavy El Niño rains are anticipated to begin in October and extend into January. The county government has begun mapping flood-prone areas, sensitizing communities, and assembling food and non-food items in readiness for potential humanitarian emergencies.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government has rolled out a Ksh.2.1 billion National Livestock Sector El Niño Preparedness and Anticipatory Action Plan targeting 24 flood-prone and high livestock population counties. Ksh.1.5 billion will fund vaccines, veterinary medicines and mobile clinics to prevent disease outbreaks like Rift Valley Fever, with remaining funds supporting livestock markets, water points and feed reserves.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Heavy rainfall in Makunga and Lupela, Bungoma County, destroyed houses and business premises and damaged the roof of a police station on September 9, 2026. Residents are calling on national and county governments to clear drainage systems and open blocked waterways to prevent flooding during the anticipated El Niño rains.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Tea Development Agency has begun distributing 99,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser to tea factories, with shipments loaded onto a cargo train in Mombasa. Tea farmers at facilities including Rukuriri, Gathuthi, Njunu, and Momul have started receiving the first batches, with KTDA expecting two additional ships to arrive in Mombasa within a month.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Heavy rains are expected to begin in September and continue through February as El Niño conditions set in, with the government urging riparian residents to relocate to safer areas. The Ministry of Health is launching a mitigation plan in 18 high-risk counties.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Small-holder cane farmers from Western Kenya have petitioned Parliament to block a proposed law that would divert 40 percent of the Sugar Development Levy from the sugar sector to the Kenya Agricultural Development Corporation for general agricultural lending, arguing the levy should remain dedicated to reviving the troubled sugar industry.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Equity Group and the International Fund for Agricultural Development have launched a US$200 million climate adaptation finance mechanism targeting about 260,000 smallholder farmers and 500 rural enterprises across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda over 12 years, with at least 50 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be women and 30 per cent youth.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New research presented by the NutriSave programme found that food losses in Kenya occur more frequently during storage at markets than during transportation, concentrated among larger vendors. The findings suggest reducing food waste requires better coordination between supply and demand rather than focusing only on increasing production.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and Uganda are pushing for increased agricultural trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area, with maize as a key commodity. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said Kenya is ready to increase maize imports from Uganda but insists on strict food safety standards, particularly requiring maize to be dried and free of aflatoxin contamination before crossing the border.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
A NutriSave programme study finds that food losses affecting tomatoes, mangoes and dark leafy vegetables in Kenya are more frequently linked to storage at markets than transportation. The research traced the movement of produce through Nairobi's wholesale markets and found that losses are concentrated among larger vendors handling bigger volumes.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Drought Management Authority has warned of deteriorating water, pasture and weather conditions in nine Asal counties including Turkana, Garissa, Baringo, West Pokot, Nyeri, Kitui, Makueni, Tana River and Isiolo, with acute malnutrition remaining a critical concern driven by previous food insecurity and high morbidity levels.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Three farmer groups in Rachuonyo South Sub-county, comprising mainly youth and persons with disabilities, have received 1,200 chicks, feeds, feeders, drinkers, and modern poultry houses from Kind Heart Organisation Kenya to start poultry production and create employment.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
About 99,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser have arrived at Mombasa port for smallholder tea farmers, expected to benefit around 800,000 farmers across the country. The consignment is the first of three shipments arriving this month and will be transported via the Standard Gauge Railway to Nairobi before distribution to tea factories and farmers.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Up to 40 per cent of fruits and vegetables are lost or wasted along supply chains, with storage at wholesale markets—rather than transportation—identified as the primary source of loss. Meanwhile, many low-income households consume around 140 grams of fruits and vegetables daily, far below the recommended 400 grams, revealing a market coordination problem that drives both economic loss and nutritional gaps.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Turkana pastoralists are caught between prolonged drought that weakens livestock and water sources, and the danger of excessive rainfall that could bring additional threats to their animals. A 75-year-old herder illustrates the dilemma: needing rain to save weakening livestock but fearing the damage sudden heavy rainfall could cause.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Heavy El Niño rains have triggered crocodile relocation and flood mitigation work at Lakes Baringo and Bogoria. Authorities are using methods including recorded dog distress sounds to monitor and manage crocodile movements in response to rising water levels.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
KTDA national chairman Enos Njeru attributes the disparity in tea bonus payments between farmers in the East and West of the Rift to poor green-leaf quality, improper handling of tea, and political interference. He said West Rift farmers could improve earnings by adopting recommended tea husbandry practices and delivering only quality green leaf to factories.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Uasin Gishu and Nandi counties have partnered to complete the Kipkaren Dam Water Supply Project, funded by the National Government and African Development Bank, which is expected to inject 23,000 cubic metres of water daily and benefit about 50,000 residents in Eldoret and its environs.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →