Food and Agriculture Organisation

Also known as: FAO

UN agency that released a report on the affordability of healthy diets in Kenya and nominated Kenyan women for its 100 Women Heroines awards.

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May 2026
4 MayThe Standard
… The union’s Chief Executive Officer, Martin Malila, said LECOM had received a donation of a modern automatic packaging machine from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), boosting its milling operations. …
Farmers urged to cash in as coffee hits Sh120 per kilo

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Alternative Justice System seeks support for 78 Turkana cases

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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 →

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 →