East Africa
Comprehensive, insightful and in-depth articles and news on agriculture, and developments from around East Africa.
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Government steps up to protect fisheries resources in Tanzania
The Tanzanian government said it has effectively strengthened the management of fisheries resources through patrol operations that led to the…
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Kenya’s first private-sector agri-focused securitisation reaches first close
Fintech platform, Kaleidofin, closed Kenya’s first private-sector local currency securitisation in the smallholder agriculture sector, in partnership with agri-finance company…
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Tanzania cashew output rises 17% to record 617,683 tons
Tanzania produced 617,683 metric tons of cashews in the 2025/26 season, the agriculture ministry said on 30th April 2026. The…
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Kenya launches World Agriculture Forum Country Council for next-gen agriculture growth
Kenya has officially launched the World Agriculture Forum (WAF) Country Council, marking a significant step in positioning the Country as…
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Key insights from Kenya’s Draft Geographical Indications Bill, 2026
On 9 April 2026, the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry and the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) issued a…
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Tanzania is enhancing agricultural cooperation with Canada to transform the farming sector
Tanzania has expressed its commitment to strengthening agricultural collaboration with Canada, focusing on key areas that could transform the nation’s…
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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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Tanzania’s livestock vaccination programme 64.5% complete
The Livestock Vaccination and Identification Programme has reached 64.5% nationwide, with the government planning to spend TZS30.8 billion/- for the…
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