Government ministry overseeing Kenya's agricultural and livestock sectors, including regulation of dairy, crop production, food safety, and biotechnology adoption.
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… Convened by the Agriculture Sector Network and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the forum ran alongside a food technology expo graced by policymakers, farmers and investors across the agricultural value chain.Then there was the launch of Plantos Verde into t …
Why next revolution belongs to Mama MbogaThe Standard
… The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development subsequently notified sugarcane growers and candidates through a circular that the election had been suspended.Harun Khator, chairperson of the KSB Grower Directors Election Committee and secretary of administration, said the …
Court suspends election of farmers representative to Kenya Sugar BoardCapital News
… The Board said it would continue supporting measures being implemented under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development to ensure adequate and stable milk supplies.
Milk deliveries fall 3.7% as dry, cold weather triggers supply squeezeThe Standard
… Director of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Dr Allan Azegele said the government is set to tackle AMR. …
Antibiotic misuse fuels drug resistance, experts warnThe Standard
… The new price, announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development on August 7, 2026, in a press release, is an increase of Sh350 from last year's Sh4,750.This comes amid growing anger among grain farmers over what they describe as unsustainable returns against ris …
Government increases wheat prices to Sh 5,100 per 90 kg bagCapital News
… Agriculture Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Peter Owoko, said continued dependence on maize was exposing farmers to significant risks as changing rainfall patterns, pests and fluctuating market prices threaten food security and household income …
Farmers Urged to Diversify Crops as Climate Change Threatens Maize ProductionThe Standard
… Farmers describe disrupted planting cycles and lost harvests when they cannot transport produce to market in time.The NCRC recommends that the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development enact a comprehensive donkey protection law and declare donkeys a threatened species. …
Inside Kenya's deadly donkey skin trade fuelled by global demandCapital News
… The symposium was organised by Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Kenya in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. …
Ruto, EAC Chief Discuss Regional Integration and Trade ExpansionCapital News
… The symposium was organised by Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Kenya in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. …
Stakeholders Push for Implementation of Kenya’s National Agroecology Strategy to Strengthen Food SecurityThe Standard
… forcement of food safety standards.In response, the Ministry of Health said it would work with the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development …
Ministry to tighten food safety after study detects pesticide residues in vegetablesAn opinion piece argues that Africa must prioritize agriculture and trade to escape poverty and overcome aid dependency, citing former AfDB president Donald Kaberuka's view that the continent should "farm and trade" its way out of poverty rather than rely on external assistance.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Africa must prioritize agriculture and trade to escape poverty and overcome aid dependency, citing former AfDB president Donald Kaberuka's view that the continent should "farm and trade" its way out of poverty rather than rely on external assistance.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Kericho court issued interim conservatory orders suspending the election of farmers' representatives to the Kenya Sugar Board, scheduled for September 5, 2026, in a petition filed by Richard Ochieng and two others. The Election Committee halted the exercise to comply with the court's directions.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Formal milk deliveries to processors fell from 84.4 million litres in June to 81.3 million litres in July, driven by dry and cold weather in key dairy-producing areas. The Kenya Dairy Board reports temporary supply constraints in some parts of the country, though milk remains available and retail prices have generally stayed stable.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Health experts warn that misuse of antibiotics—including self-medication, buying without prescriptions, and failing to complete prescribed doses—is fuelling antimicrobial resistance, leaving infections difficult and costly to treat. Dr Meshack Ndirangu of Amref Health Africa notes that taking antibiotics for shorter periods or lower doses allows bacteria to survive and develop resistance.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Government increased the producer price of locally produced wheat to Sh5,100 per 90-kilogramme bag, an increase of Sh350 from the previous year's Sh4,750. The price increase came after cereal farmers in Narok County issued a 72-hour ultimatum demanding better prices, though the new price falls short of the Sh5,378 per bag that farmers had demanded based on a government-commissioned cost-of-production study.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Agriculture Secretary has urged farmers to move away from overreliance on maize and embrace crop diversification and agroecology to build resilience against climate change and unpredictable weather, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions where maize performs poorly. He encouraged drought-prone farmers to invest in climate-resilient crops such as sorghum and finger millet instead.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
Criminal networks in Kenya now kill donkeys on the spot for their skins rather than stealing live animals, a shift driven by international demand for donkey skin gelatin used in traditional Chinese medicine. Kenya's donkey population fell from 1.8 million in 2009 to 1.1 million in 2019, prompting researchers to warn the species faces an "extinction stage."
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture stakeholders have called for urgent implementation of Kenya's National Agroecology Strategy for Food Systems Transformation to build resilient food systems, restore degraded soils, and help farmers adapt to climate change. The resolutions were adopted at the 3rd National Agroecology Symposium Kenya, held in Nairobi.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Agriculture stakeholders from government, civil society, research, and farming sectors have called for urgent implementation of Kenya's National Agroecology Strategy for Food Systems Transformation to build resilient food systems, restore degraded soils, and help farmers adapt to climate change.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
A study by the Kenya Organic Agriculture Network, University of Nairobi, and SGS Kenya Laboratories found detectable pesticide residues in most vegetable samples from Nairobi and Nakuru markets, particularly in kale and spinach. The Ministry of Health plans to strengthen surveillance and testing of fresh produce across the country, while noting that the presence of detectable residues does not pose immediate health danger, though long-term cumulative exposure is a concern.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture has reaffirmed its support for the National Biosafety Authority in regulating genetically modified organisms and advancing biotechnology adoption to strengthen food security and agricultural productivity, citing ongoing challenges from droughts and pest infestations.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya has underestimated Somalia's economic importance, pointing to Eastleigh's contribution of an estimated 30 per cent of Nairobi County's revenue and Somalia's status as Kenya's largest export market for miraa, which imports 13–17 tonnes daily since trade resumed in 2022.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government has restored a tea levy for the first time since 2016, with regulations effective May 1, 2026. Exporters will pay 0.8 per cent of the auction value of tea exports, while tea importers will pay a levy equivalent to 100 per cent of the value of imported made tea; the government says the measure will fund research, market development, infrastructure and farmer protection.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced a Sh5 billion County Livestock Investment Company initiative to enable more than 350,000 pastoralists across 21 Arid and Semi-Arid Lands counties to establish and own livestock investment companies that process, market, and add value to livestock products. The scheme aims to provide access to markets, financing, insurance, and value-addition opportunities, with the first phase expected to improve livelihoods of more than two million household members in pastoral regions.
1 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has declared that milk hawking must stop, calling the unregulated sale of raw milk a danger to public health and an obstacle to dairy industry growth. The government flagged off 25 bulk milk coolers as part of sector reforms aimed at ensuring milk is traceable, tested, and safe for consumers.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Agricultural sector stakeholders have urged farmers to prioritise soil health and seek expert advice to improve crop yields, noting that proper soil management including regular testing and appropriate farming inputs plays a key role in restoring soil fertility and ensuring sustainable production. Experts emphasised that adopting modern farming practices and working closely with agricultural officers can significantly boost productivity.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →