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Capital News
… The ministry’s top official in charge of livestock development, Jonathan Mueke, said the immediate focus was to get more feed for farmers, including through duty-free importation of yellow maize. …
Kenya’s chai tea lovers are not happy as the nation’s cows run dryCitizen Digital
… Just today, the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Livestock, Jonathan Mueke, announced plans by the government to open a duty-free window for the importation of yellow maize as part of strategic interventions to address a gap in animal feeds. …
SAM’S SENSE: The ritual of maize importationCitizen Digital
Gov't attributes milk supply shortage to anticipated El Niño rains By Moses Kinyanjui September 03, 2026 12:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Livestock Development PS Jonathan Mueke during a past meeting i …
Gov't attributes milk supply shortage to anticipated El Niño rainsThe Standard
… Officials said digital traceability would give buyers confidence that Kenyan meat can be tracked from farm to fork, improving access to markets in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.Principal Secretary for Livestock Development Jonathan Mueke said traceability was the most importan …
Digital livestock tracking at heart of Kenya's Sh1 trillion meat industry ambitionCitizen Digital
… Alfred Mutua and Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke.
President Ruto hits out at opposition, pledges completion of Thwake Dam by April 2027The Standard
… ble projects.Leaders who accompanied the President include Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika and State Department for Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke …
Ruto says tribal politics derailing developmentCitizen Digital
… Principal Secretary for Livestock Development Jonathan Mueke said the milk coolers were supplied following a request by Governor Waiguru to President William Ruto. …
Kirinyaga distributes 13 milk coolers in major drive to boost dairy farmingCitizen Digital
Gov't unveils Ksh.1 trillion agricultural investment plan to boost food production By Vincent Anguche June 30, 2026 08:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Livestock Development PS, Jonathan Mueke (l) with Jo …
Gov't unveils Ksh.1 trillion agricultural investment plan to boost food productionThe Standard
… Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke said the road would transform trade and economic opportunities across the Ukambani region.“This road creates jobs, opens businesses and builds livelihoods. …
PS Muthoni defends SHA, blames politics for low uptake in KituiCitizen Digital
… What we need now is private sector action." Also present were Principal Secretaries (Livestock Development) Jonathan Mueke, (Agriculture) Dr.Kipronoh Ronoh, Governors Mutahi Kahiga (Nyeri), Nathif Jama Adam (Garissa) and Joseph Ole Lenku (Kajiado). …
CS Kagwe launches Ksh.1.4T agriculture mordernisation projectKenya is experiencing a milk shortage that has left supermarket shelves nearly empty and forced retailers to raise prices and limit purchases. The government attributes the shortage to drought, though the industry regulator has also cited supply constraints and low stock levels across the country.
5 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya is experiencing a milk shortage that has left supermarket shelves nearly empty and forced retailers to raise prices and limit purchases. The government attributes the shortage to drought, though the industry regulator has also cited supply constraints and low stock levels across the country.
5 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya's government has announced a duty-free window to import 500,000 tonnes of yellow maize for animal feeds and up to 25 million bags of white maize, citing rising annual demand of 75 million bags and expected shortages from the current season. Sam Gituku's analysis questions whether the yellow maize importation is backed by publicly demonstrated evidence of shortage.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Agriculture's Livestock Development PS said drought preceding anticipated El Niño rains has affected livestock pastures and limited milk production. The government has agreed to allow duty-free import of maize for animal feed and the Kenya Dairy Board will monitor pricing to ensure processors access raw material.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya launched a digital livestock tracking system called ANITRAC at a national meat conference, designed to strengthen animal health, improve food safety, and meet international traceability requirements to help grow the livestock sector from its current Sh390 billion annual contribution toward a Sh1 trillion goal within two years.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto criticised opposition leaders for opposing his development projects and announced that Ksh 10.6 billion has been earmarked for the Thwake Dam, with completion targeted for April 2027.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto told a congregation in Kitui that tribal politics and bad alliances have derailed the country's progress, assuring that no region will be left behind. He announced that Kenya has acquired Sh10.6 billion for the completion of Thwake Dam, set for commissioning in April 2027.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga County distributed 13 milk coolers with a combined storage capacity of 35,000 litres to dairy cooperatives across the county, alongside agricultural equipment and water infrastructure materials. County officials said the investment is expected to reduce post-harvest milk losses, improve milk quality and enhance farmers' earnings by enabling better storage and access to formal markets.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has unveiled the National Agri-Systems Investment Plan (NASIP) 2026-2030, a financing framework aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and creating more than two million jobs. Under the plan, national and county governments will provide 45 per cent of financing, the private sector 35 per cent, and development partners 20 per cent over the next five years.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Health PS Mary Muthoni has urged Kenyans to register for the Social Health Authority, saying it offers inclusive benefits regardless of employment status, unlike the defunct NHIF. She blamed local politics and misinformation for low uptake, noting that only 39 per cent of Kitui County residents have enrolled.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe launched the Kenya AgriConnect Compact (2025–2030), a Ksh.1.47 trillion partnership with the World Bank to modernise agriculture through technology, digitisation, and agritech platforms, with the government committing Ksh.492.5 billion and seeking Ksh.984.9 billion in private investment.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba told graduates of the Wildlife Tourism College of Maasai Mara that the future of global tourism depends on innovation and technology as tourists increasingly seek authentic experiences, sustainability, and digital convenience. He urged the 50 graduands to embrace emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, digital marketing, and online booking platforms to succeed in the changing market.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →