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October 2026
10 OctThe Standard
… According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), India and Pakistan are the world's largest producers of buffalo milk, with buffaloes producing more milk than cattle in both countries. …
For meat and milk: Ruto proposes buffalo farming to ease shortage
9 OctThe Standard
… According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), India and Pakistan are the world's largest producers of buffalo milk, with buffaloes producing more milk than cattle in both countries. …
Ruto proposes buffalo farming to ease milk shortage
September 2026
28 SeptThe Standard
… The World Food Programme and Food and Agriculture Organisation have been prepositioning stocks and cash transfers in vulnerable countries for months. …
El Nio is coming for our food baskets. Is East Africa prepared?
25 SeptThe Standard
… The Food and Agriculture Organisation has placed agrifood systems transformation among its priorities at UNGA81, while a UNGA81 SDG Media Zone session on Thursday included discussions on “Rethinking Food: From Plate to Planet.” FAO has also been highlighting the links between liv …
From pasture to plate: KALRO's push to boost Kenya's beef supply
18 SeptThe Standard
… The UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said rainfall across key agricultural regions between June and mid-August was up to 30 percent below the long-term average, worsening drought and raising risks to food production and rural livelihoods. …
Sudanese women hold fast to threatened henna body art
August 2026
26 AugThe Standard
… Supported by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Turkana County Government, the training focused on the AJS framework, the roles of panellists, and practical dispute-resolution approaches at the community level.By the programme's end, panellists elected John Lotir …
AJS seeks support to resolve 78 pending cases in Turkana
24 AugThe Standard
… KMFRI's research into fish leather dates back to 1986, when the first Food Processing Laboratory was established at the KMFRI Kisumu Research Centre under the Food and Agriculture Organisation. …
How a Kisumu woman is turning Lake Victoria's pollution problem into an environmental opportunity
15 AugThe Standard
… According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), closing gender gaps in agricultural productivity could increase global gross domestic product by nearly one trillion dollars while lifting 45 million people out of food insecurity. …
How women farmers can stabilise food systems
July 2026
23 JulThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeOver 43.9 million Kenyans cannot afford a healthy diet, a rise of 9.6 million since 2017, a new UN Food and Agriculture Organisation report shows. …
Sh582 a day: Healthy eating slips out of reach for 44m Kenyans, UN report shows
June 2026
24 JunThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeWomen nominated for Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)'s 100 Women Heroines of 2026. …
Five Kenyan women nominated for FAO's top agriculture honour

Agriculture & Land

Ruto proposes buffalo farming to diversify Kenya's milk supply

The News

President William Ruto has proposed introducing domesticated water buffaloes for dairy production in Kenya, citing India's model where buffaloes produce more milk than cattle. According to the FAO, river buffaloes produce between 1500 and 4500 litres of milk per lactation and their milk has about twice the fat content of cow's milk, making it suitable for butter, cheese and other dairy products.

10 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 10 October

Ruto proposes buffalo farming to diversify Kenya's milk supply
President William Ruto has proposed introducing domesticated water buffaloes for dairy production in Kenya, citing India's model where buffaloes produce more milk than cattle. According to the FAO, river buffaloes produce between 1500 and 4500 litres of milk per lactation and their milk has about twice the fat content of cow's milk, making it suitable for butter, cheese and other dairy products.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 9 October

Ruto proposes buffalo farming to address Kenya's milk shortage
President William Ruto has proposed introducing domesticated water buffaloes for milk production in Kenya, citing India's dairy industry as a model. The government could start with a small number of animals and explore their potential, with the Livestock Development Principal Secretary tasked to help source improved camel breeds and buffaloes.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 5 October

El Niño predictability offers economic opportunity through water management
The World Meteorological Organization forecasts near 100% certainty that El Niño will persist through early 2027. By managing water effectively and acting early, world economies can protect an estimated 4 trillion dollars in potential growth through 2030, stabilizing food prices and supporting vulnerable regions.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 28 September

East Africa faces food crisis as El Niño looms
Kenya's North Rift and Uganda's Karamoja have suffered widespread crop failure amid soaring grain prices, with forecasters putting the odds of a very strong El Niño between October and December at 81 per cent. Early warning systems have tracked the developing crisis, but the article questions whether response infrastructure can act fast enough to prevent a prolonged food shortage.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 25 September

KALRO researchers work to boost Kenya's beef production
Kenya is turning to improved cattle breeds, better feed, and climate-resilient pastures to increase beef production, raise farmers' incomes, and narrow the country's meat deficit. Scientists at KALRO's Beef Research Institute in Nakuru County are working on animal breeding, nutrition, and pasture development to help farmers produce heavier animals and better-quality beef while improving feed efficiency and reducing production costs.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 18 September

Sudan's henna tradition threatened by water scarcity and war
Water scarcity, climate change and three years of war have endangered the cultivation of henna, the plant whose dye has adorned Sudanese brides for centuries and features in family gatherings and religious celebrations. Henna artists and farmers in northern Sudan report declining access to water threatening both the crop and a cultural tradition.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 26 August

Alternative Justice System seeks support for 78 Turkana cases
The Alternative Justice System (AJS) is seeking increased government support to address 78 pending cases in Turkana County, with local officials citing geographical barriers, limited resources, and lack of a dedicated budget as obstacles. A week-long AJS training programme supported by the FAO and Turkana County Government gathered panellists from four locations to strengthen community-based dispute resolution.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 24 August

Kisumu woman converts lake fish waste into jewellery and art
A 73-year-old woman in Kisumu is transforming discarded fish bones and scales from Lake Victoria fish processing into earrings, necklaces, pendants and decorative flowers through her enterprise Norez Gift Flowers and Designs, turning a pollution problem into an economic opportunity.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 15 August

Women farmers make up half of sub-Saharan Africa's agri-food workforce
Women account for nearly 40 per cent of the 916 million people working in agri-food systems globally, and almost half in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite their critical roles in agricultural biodiversity, decision-making, and household management, they farm under unequal conditions, with limited land ownership restricting credit access and enterprise expansion.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 7 August

Kenya faces most powerful El Niño in four decades
Kenya is experiencing its strongest El Niño in more than four decades, with forecasters warning of potential economic catastrophe and threats to food security. The Southern Oscillation Index fell to -29.1 in July, its lowest level since February 1983, with an 81 per cent probability of a "very strong" El Niño event between October and December that would rank among the largest in the historical record since 1950.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 3 August

Ministry encourages climate-smart farming ahead El Nino rains
The Ministry of Environment has launched a programme to equip farmers with climate-smart farming skills and is urging them to plant short-season crops to take advantage of anticipated El Nino rains and mitigate losses from the failed maize season caused by prolonged drought.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 23 July

Cost of healthy diet doubles as 44m Kenyans cannot afford it
Over 43.9 million Kenyans cannot afford a healthy diet—a rise of 9.6 million since 2017—as the daily cost climbed from Sh331 to Sh582 per person, according to a UN Food and Agriculture Organisation report. Workers' purchasing power has fallen by up to 12 per cent over five years due to statutory deductions and rising taxes.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 8 July

Mombasa plans fisheries training college in Likoni
Mombasa County plans to establish a fisheries training college in Mtongwe, Likoni sub-county to equip fisherfolk with modern fisheries knowledge. The county is seeking partnership and technical support from China and Italy, and plans to benchmark at a fisheries college in Bagamoyo, Tanzania.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 24 June

Five Kenyan women nominated for FAO's 100 Women Heroines
Five Kenyan agricultural leaders—Paloma Fernandes, Jane Maigua, Zipporah Gitonga, Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, and Sheila Komen-Keino—have been nominated for the Food and Agriculture Organisation's 100 Women Heroines of 2026, a global initiative recognising women transforming agriculture and food security. The nominations recognise leaders in agribusiness, research, value addition and climate-resilient farming, announced under the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 21 June

15 countries sign Mombasa pledge to fight illegal fishing
Illegal fishing costs the world economy up to $50 billion yearly. Fifteen countries signed the Mombasa Declaration in Mombasa last week, calling for greater transparency in vessel ownership, fishing authorizations, and catch activity to close enforcement gaps that allow illegal operators to work in international waters.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 17 June

Global leaders convene in Mombasa for ocean protection talks
The 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa brought together global leaders, policymakers, and conservationists to discuss stronger ocean protection, sustainable fisheries management, and blue economy investment. Former US Secretary of State John Kerry emphasized the critical role oceans play in sustaining life and regulating climate, while warning that current marine protections remain insufficient.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 7 June

Global Partnership for Poverty Alleviation launched in Beijing
On 27 May 2026, the Global Partnership for Poverty Alleviation and Development was formally established in Beijing, co-initiated by China, 53 other countries, and nine international organisations. The partnership is founded on mutual respect, non-conditionality, and sovereign right to determine poverty reduction strategies, representing a departure from conditionality-driven frameworks.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 19 May

Nairobi hosts first Global REDD+ Summit on climate action
Kenya has hosted the first-ever Global REDD+ Summit in Nairobi, bringing together representatives from 59 REDD+ countries, four donor nations and 14 international organisations to accelerate action against deforestation and climate change. Environment Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa noted the gathering comes at a critical moment for meeting Paris Agreement targets.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 14 May

Government reviews national irrigation policy after sector gaps emerge
Kenya has launched a review of its 2017 National Irrigation Policy after acknowledging that the framework failed to keep pace with sector reforms including the 2019 Irrigation Act and restructuring of the National Irrigation Board. The review aims to eliminate duplication, close institutional gaps, strengthen governance and improve coordination in irrigation development.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
African Union bureau urges livestock data system improvements
The African Union–InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources challenged African countries to strengthen animal health information systems by investing in accurate, reliable, and usable livestock data. The bureau stressed that quality data is central to disease surveillance, livestock planning, and effective response to animal health threats across Africa.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 4 May

Coffee farmers urged to boost output amid price rise
Coffee farmers in Lower Eastern Region are being urged to increase production and return to farming as prices have risen to over Sh120 per kilogramme from the previous Sh60. The Machakos Co-operative Union chairman called for farmers to deliver their produce to the union-owned Lower Eastern Coffee Mill to reduce costs.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →