Government ministry overseeing Kenya's agricultural and livestock sectors, including regulation of dairy, crop production, food safety, and biotechnology adoption.
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… Audio By Vocalize The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has reaffirmed its support for the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) in regulating genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and advancing the adoption of modern biotechnology to strengthen Kenya's food security …
Gov't assures National Biosafety Authority of continued support in GMO regulationThe Standard
… According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Somalia remains Kenya's largest export market for miraa, importing 13–17 tonnes daily. …
The Somalia dividend Kenya can no longer afford to ignoreCitizen Digital
… According to information released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development and the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK), the Tea (Levy) Regulations, 2026 came into effect on May 1, 2026, after being gazetted on April 1. …
Explainer: What Kenya’s new tea levy means for farmers, exporters and the industryCapital News
… He directed the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, in collaboration with county governments, to begin immediate registration of livestock investment companies across all 21 ASAL counties. …
Ruto announces Sh5bn Livestock Investment Company plan for 21 ASAL countiesCitizen Digital
… The crackdown comes as the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development continues with the distribution of 230 milk coolers countrywide worth Ksh.1.43 billion dairy support programme. …
Gov't moves to dismantle milk hawking networks in dairy sector reformsCitizen Digital
… Agriculture Engineering Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Engineer Laban Kiplagat, attributed the decline in productivity to long-term land use and soil degradation, noting that the Agriculture Soil Management Policy of 2023 seeks to address thes …
Farmers urged to prioritise soil health to boost yieldsAn 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 →