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Kenya Sugar Board plans a strategic shift across the sugar industry
The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) is preparing a strategy to accelerate diversification across the sugar industry. Jude Chesire, Director General…
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Aquaculture
AgDevCo invests US$15 million is East African fish farming expansion
AgDevCo, an investor focused on agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa, announced a US$15 million mezzanine debt investment in Victory Group. The…
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Livestock
Kenya steps up livestock disease detection to protect farmers and public health
Livestock diseases continue to pose a significant threat to farmers’ livelihoods, food security and public health in Kenya. Diseases such…
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Avenews joins fresh produce consortium to close Kenya’s agri-financing gap, targeting 10 million livelihoods
Avenews, an agri-fintech company, and the Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPCK) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at addressing…
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Op-Ed
Why local enterprises are key to Kenya’s school feeding
Kenya’s ambition to provide nutritious, locally sourced meals to millions of learners through the National Home Grown School Meals Programme…
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Livestock
Severe shortage of essential raw materials trigger surge in Kenyan animal feed costs
Kenyan livestock farmers are bracing for a devastating financial hit as a severe shortage of essential raw materials triggers a…
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VunaPay enables near-instant payments to smallholder farmers in Kenya
In many agricultural value chains, farmers deliver produce to cooperatives and wait several months for payment while buyers sell the…
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AABNet and partners launch landmark guide on the conservation of African livestock genetic resources
Africa’s rich livestock genetic resources hold untapped potential to drive productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable development, according to a new…
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