AGRICULTURE

Kirinyaga Farmers Turn to Giant African Land Snail Farming as Alternative Source of Income

By Ian Kiprotich A growing number of farmers in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County, are venturing into commercial Giant African land snail farming as an alternative source...

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Irrigation Helps Uasin Gishu Farmer Beat Unpredictable Rains, Offering Hope for Climate-Smart Agriculture

By Ian Kiprotich For years, maize farmers across Uasin Gishu County have depended almost entirely on seasonal rainfall to produce one of Kenya's most important...

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Dry spell in Uasin Gishu threatens farming output and water supply

By Eve N. Njeri A prolonged dry spell in Uasin Gishu County has raised concern over food production and water availability in Kenya’s key agricultural...

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Ruto Unveils Coffee Reforms, Pledges Faster Payments and KSh2 Billion Debt Settlement for Farmers

By Fredrick Oseko President William Ruto has announced a fresh package of reforms aimed at reviving Kenya's coffee industry, including a commitment to ensure farmers...

Migori Tobacco Farmers Demand Protective Gear as Health and Environmental Concerns Grow

By Emmanuel Kipkoech Tobacco farmers in Migori County have urged the government to compel tobacco companies to provide protective gear to growers working on tobacco...

POLITICS

Rights Groups Renew Calls for Accountability Over Alleged Abductions of Activists

By Ian Kiprotich Fresh allegations of abductions involving activists and Gen Z protesters following memorial events marking the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations have renewed concerns...

Wanga Defends Development Record, Cites National Government Partnership in Homa Bay Projects

By Mercy Otieno Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has defended her administration's development record, saying collaboration with the national government has accelerated the delivery of...

Barasa Steps Up 2027 Bungoma Governor Bid With Development Agenda

By Yamara Sandra Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has stepped up his campaign for the Bungoma governor's seat ahead of the 2027 General Election,...

Oburu Urges David Ochieng to Join ODM Ahead of 2027 Siaya Governor Race

By Margaret Naishorua Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Deputy Party Leader Oburu Odinga has urged Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG) leader David Ochieng to dissolve...

Government Releases KSh49.8 Million to Compensate Human-Wildlife Conflict Victims in Kajiado

By Emmanuel Kipkoech The government has released KSh49.8 million to compensate 187 victims of human-wildlife conflict in Kajiado County, reaffirming its commitment to supporting communities...

Ruto Appoints Kiraitu Murungi to Chair Competition Authority Board

By Robert Mutasi President William Ruto has appointed former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi as the non-executive chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Competition...