East Africa
Comprehensive, insightful and in-depth articles and news on agriculture, and developments from around East Africa.
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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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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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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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Tanzania looks to shift from raw cashew exports to local processing
Tanzania is working to attract foreign investment into local processing as it looks to move up the value chain in…
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Dangote signs deal to support fertiliser project in Ethiopia
Dangote Group has secured a long-term gas supply agreement to support its fertiliser project in Ethiopia, marking a key step…
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Africa strengthens its role in global grain trade – Grain Trade Africa 2026 to convene in Addis Ababa
The II International Conference Grain Trade Africa 2026 will take place on 24-25 June 2026, bringing together key players of…
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