Kenyan government body responsible for agricultural policy, maize imports, fertilizer subsidies, and crop/livestock production oversight.
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… Information released by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) intimated that the Tea (Levy) Regulations, 2026 came into effect on May 1, 2026, after being gazetted on April 1. …
CS Kagwe defends Tea Levy as uptake hits record 93%The Standard
… ring a visit to Mudete Tea Factory in Vihiga County, Mudavadi acknowledged concerns raised by farmers and factory management over high taxation, poor road infrastructure, fluctuating global tea prices, pests and diseases.He said the government, through the Ministry of Agriculture …
Mudavadi assures tea farmers government to address sector challengesThe Standard
… For the last three months we have been in courts, Kisumu and Kakamega, and this is to frustrate farmers to the advantage of cartels in the sugar industry," said Atiang'.He further alleged that the Ministry of Agriculture was backing legislative changes that would remove farmers' …
Sugarcane farmers threaten nationwide protests over delayed electionsThe Standard
… He adds: “Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture are in the county to assess the crop failure and give an analysis.” Sub-sector players yesterday said maize importation cartels are positioning themselves for a booming business by the end of the season. …
Food crisis looms as dry spell wipes out maize cropThe Standard
… Other stakeholders identified include the Water Resources Authority, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning and other professional bodies. …
KETRACO unveils Sh65b new PPP proposal for high-voltage power linesThe Standard
… This comes even as the Ministry of Agriculture estimates that 30 to 40 per cent of total crop production is lost every year, a loss of between Sh72 billion and Sh150 billion."Africa is not only the continent of opportunities, but it's a continent, and Kenya in particular, a count …
Italian agritech firms eye Kenya to cut post-harvest lossesThe Standard
… Hundreds of agitated farmers who have been waiting for topdressing fertiliser, Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) at the Eldoret depot for the last two weeks, hit out at the Ministry of Agriculture for failure to supply the critical input to stores on time.The farmers lamented that t …
Farmers camp at Eldoret NCPB depot as fertiliser shortage bitesThe Standard
… According to the Ministry of Agriculture, milk sold directly by hawkers often bypasses cooling, inspection and traceability procedures, exposing consumers to contamination and possible disease outbreaks. …
Crackdown on milk hawking in dairy sector reformsThe Standard
… A single product, such as peanut butter or milk, falls under the overlapping mandates of the Kenya Bureau of Standards, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture and others.This fragmentation creates a "regulatory vacuum" in which accountability is amorphous at best. …
Kenya must speed up reforms to improve food safetyThe Standard
… On the ownership and allocation process, the court noted that documents presented did not show that the land in question was registered under the Ministry of Agriculture or the Njabini Agricultural Training Centre. …
Ex-Lands minister Amos Kimunya acquitted in Sh60m Nyandarua land graft caseThe government has put four tea factories in the western Rift Valley—Kapkoros, Chebut, Litein and Mogogosiek—on notice over poor performance, warning that managers could be replaced and those implicated in corruption or mismanagement prosecuted if they fail to implement corrective measures.
13 October 2026 · Capital News →
The government has put four tea factories in the western Rift Valley—Kapkoros, Chebut, Litein and Mogogosiek—on notice over poor performance, warning that managers could be replaced and those implicated in corruption or mismanagement prosecuted if they fail to implement corrective measures.
13 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's maize yield averaged 22 bags per acre in 2025, compared with 186 bushels per acre in the United States and 210 in Iowa, according to a KALRO and Ministry of Agriculture survey. The article suggests Kenya adopt Iowa's farming methods and improved seeds to address predicted production shortfalls from unfavourable weather.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court has ruled that farmers affected by poor-quality subsidised fertiliser can pursue compensation from the Ministry of Agriculture, National Cereals and Produce Board, and suppliers.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has questioned the ownership and management of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange, calling for full transparency on individuals controlling the institution and demanding that smallholder coffee farmers have direct ownership and management seats. She specifically called for an audit into directors Josephine Njoki and Benson Odhiambo, citing little progress since Ministry of Agriculture assurances in June 2023 to address governance anomalies at the exchange.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has called for suspension of the 0.8 per cent tea export levy implemented May 1, saying it has burdened farmers already facing declining bonuses, increased competition from neighbouring countries, and falling auction prices. The government has defended the levy as funding price stabilisation, research, infrastructure and market development.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's sugar sector workers have threatened to strike from October 1 over Sh2.7 billion in unpaid salary arrears and terminal benefits owed to employees not absorbed in state sugar company restructuring. The Kenya Sugarcane Plantation Workers Union has demanded the government release the funds by Wednesday, warning that failure to do so will trigger industrial action that could disrupt sugar production.
30 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Ministry of Agriculture announced the importation of 25 million bags of maize to protect consumers from poor harvests. Maize farmers are concerned that the importation will depress prices for their remaining crops following drought losses.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Agriculture's announcement to import 25 million bags of maize to cushion consumers against poor harvests is concerning maize farmers like Maurice Kimutai in Uasin Gishu County, who had been planning to sell their surviving crops after a devastating drought.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe told the Senate that the country's milk shortage stems from insufficient rain in high-production areas, reducing animal feed; the government is developing powder milk products and working to improve milk cooperatives, with improvement expected once rains begin. Senate members criticized the government's silence on the crisis and called for better mechanisms to convert excess milk into powder for storage during gluts.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
A journalist who visited the United States describes the country's over 100-year voluntary conservation programme, established after the Dust Bowl era of the 1920s-30s caused major topsoil loss. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the USDA supports farmers voluntarily adopting conservation practices to improve farm resilience and soil health, with potential lessons for Kenya's agricultural sector.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
More than 10,000 rice farmers in Mwea Irrigation Scheme say they have been excluded from the government's subsidised fertiliser programme since its inception in 2022, forcing them to buy fertiliser at more than 6,000 shillings per 50-kilogramme bag compared to the subsidised price of 2,000 shillings.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's directive to cut maize production costs takes effect in September with a 50 per cent government subsidy on certified maize seed, reducing farmers' prices from Sh300 to Sh150 per kilogramme, and a further reduction in subsidised fertiliser costs. The government expects to subsidise approximately 40 million kilogrammes of maize seed at a cost of about KSh6 billion.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Cereal Growers Association chairman has warned that Kenya faces a food crisis driven by an inefficient market and too few investors, citing alarmingly high aflatoxin levels in maize on the market and calling for the reintroduction of agricultural extension officers to guide farmers.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has commended the National Treasury, led by Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, as the best-performing government ministry in public communication, noting that it effectively simplifies complex economic issues for public understanding through regular media briefings and clear explanations of policies.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rice farmers in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme are contending with harsh weather forcing adjusted work schedules, snail infestations destroying seedlings, and delayed access to subsidized fertilizer, with farmers reporting colds and illnesses from prolonged exposure to cold water.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
An Auditor-General audit has found that expired, counterfeit, and unregistered pesticides continue to flood Kenya's market despite a 76 percent increase in pesticide dealer inspections and a dramatic rise in seizures of illegal products over the past four years. The report faults the Pest Control Products Board for failing to revoke licenses of businesses convicted of selling illegal pesticides.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Stakeholders at a national agroecology symposium in Nairobi urged the government to support farmer, fisher, and pastoralist participation in policy decisions, citing a shift to traditional farming methods due to climate change. Kenya would require Sh46.6 billion to facilitate an effective transition to agroecology, according to Agriculture Secretary Peter Owoko.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has emphasised value addition in the tea sector to boost job creation and increase farmers' earnings, speaking during the handover of a Ksh.28.7 million grant cheque to Thumaita Tea Factory in Kirinyaga County. The government is prioritising value addition across key cash crops including tea, coffee, avocado, macadamia, pyrethrum and cotton.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe dismissed concerns that Kenya's Tea Levy is harming the tea industry, stating that tea uptake has surged to 93%, the highest in years. He argued the 0.8% levy on tea buyers—not farmers—is essential for financing research, global marketing, and value addition to secure the sector's future.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi visited Mudete Tea Factory in Vihiga County to assure tea farmers that the government is committed to addressing challenges facing Kenya's tea industry, including high taxation, poor road infrastructure, fluctuating global prices, pests and diseases. He urged farmers to remain patient and continue investing while the government pursues policy reforms through the Ministry of Agriculture.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's sugarcane farmer groups have threatened nationwide protests and warned they could withdraw political support for President William Ruto in 2027 over claims of a coordinated scheme by government, sugar cartels and millers to obstruct Kenya Sugar Board director elections through court cases. A Kakamega High Court judge has scheduled further directions for July 31, 2026, prolonging the legal stalemate after elections initially planned for June 25 were delayed.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
A severe two-month drought has struck maize-producing counties including Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, Nakuru, and Bungoma, with agricultural officials reporting 60 percent crop failure in Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia. Farmers and experts warn of an acute maize shortage and scarce ugali beginning later this year, describing it as the worst season in the history of maize farming.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has disclosed a public-private partnership proposal to develop five high-voltage electricity transmission lines at a cost of between Sh50 billion and Sh65 billion, with a consortium of three firms having submitted proposals for the projects.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Thirteen Italian agritech and food processing companies are in Kenya to explore partnerships aimed at modernising the agri-food value chain and cutting post-harvest losses. Between 30 and 50 per cent of agricultural produce in Africa is lost during post-harvest handling, storage, processing and packaging, according to the Italian Trade Agency.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Farmers in North Rift maize-producing counties have camped at the Eldoret NCPB depot for two weeks awaiting topdressing fertiliser (CAN), with hundreds expressing displeasure over the government's failure to supply the critical input on time. An NCPB source attributed the shortage to demands by transporters for additional pay following fuel price increases, while farmers warned the delay would result in poor harvests this season.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has announced a nationwide crackdown on milk hawking as part of reforms aimed at improving food safety, protecting consumers, and restructuring Kenya's dairy industry around formal collection and processing systems. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe warned that unregulated raw milk poses serious health risks and undermines the country's formal dairy economy.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has experienced recurring food safety crises, including a recent recall of peanut butter brands with aflatoxin levels far exceeding legal limits. The opinion piece argues that the country's food safety regulation is spread across multiple fragmented laws and agencies, creating a regulatory vacuum that leads to reactive crisis management rather than prevention at the source.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Lands Minister Amos Kimunya and three others have been acquitted of corruption charges related to the alleged irregular allocation of Sh60 million of public land in Nyandarua County, with the court finding that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →