Kenya
Current and comprehensive agriculture, market and development news in Kenya.
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East Africa
TANAFACO commissions seed processing plant in Taveta
In a first in Taita Taveta County, the Taita Taveta Farmers’ Cooperative Society (TANAFACO), in partnership with Kenya Crops and…
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East Africa
Small businesses in food systems hold the key to affordable and healthy foods
An estimated 60% of rural and urban Kenyan households access their daily meals from micro/small enterprises (MSEs) at local markets.…
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Investing
iProcure secures US$1.2 million grant to grow East Africa
iProcure, a Kenyan-based agtech firm, has received a grant of US$1.2 million in addition to funding of US$9 million, Series…
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Company News
Swiss biological agricultural product manufacturer sets up office in Kenya
Andermatt, leading Swiss biological agricultural product manufacturer, has set up office in Kenya as it seeks to spread into the…
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Investing
STIHL EA to invest Sh100 million in local accessory manufacturing
Power tools manufacturer STIHL East Africa has announced it is investing Sh100 million in local accessories manufacturing every year as…
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East Africa
A focus on how to irrigate Kenya’s vast dry areas is key
More than 80% of Kenya’s land mass is made up of arid and semi-arid areas. So, if Kenya is to increase…
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Investing
Agris and Granot enter JV, with support from AgDevCo, to develop avocado research and production hub in Kenya
Agris, the agriculture and forestry division of investment company Maris, and Granot, a leading avocado producer from Israel, are developing…
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Business
Elgon Kenya Managing Director appointed to the global advisory council
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, CWEIC, has selected agro input company Elgon Kenya as its strategic partner and appointed…
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