DISCOVER

Search Switch

Search results for livestock farmers

Kenya leases state sugar factories in a bid to payout farmers

In a sweeping shake-up of Kenya’s struggling sugar industry, the government has confirmed it will lease four state-owned sugar factories and settle Sh...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Africa

Delivery, Not Rhetoric: Owalo Says Fulfilling Promises Will Shape Future Campaigns

By Boni OdingaRARIEDA, Kenya — Saturday, 26 April 2025 Delivering on political promises will be the true currency of future campaigns, Deputy Chief of...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Agriculture

How Climate-Resilient Livestock Can Feed Africa

Despite having 85% of the world’s livestock keepers, Africa produces just 2.8% of global meat and milk outputs. As climate change threatens traditiona...

1 year ago · By Victor Okeyo

Agriculture

Unity Against Controversial Agricultural Bills in Kenya

A newly formed coalition of concerned Kenyans, including farmers, consumers, and activists, has come together under the banner of Kilimo Cha Haki to o...

2 years ago · By Victor Okeyo

Opinion

The Blood of the Youth, To Finance Corruption

‘O God of all creation Bless this our land and nation Justice be our shield and defender May we dwell in unity Peace and liberty Plenty be found withi...

2 years ago · By Victor Okeyo

Agriculture

Africa Explores Sustainable Approaches to Soil Health in Nairobi Summit

The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit concluded yesterday in Nairobi, Kenya, with attendees from different parts of the continent gracing the e...

2 years ago · By Susan Njagi

Agriculture

Kenya’s Parliament Backs Innovative Maize Venture in Zambia Conditionally

Kenya's plan to lease land in Zambia for maize production has received conditional support from parliament, seven months after expressing interest. Th...

2 years ago · By Recha Shatora

Kenya

KDF Scores a Goal: Turning Kenya’s Stadium Dreams into Reality

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to upgrade 4 stadiums for 2027 AFCON co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, marking the CECAFA region return after 47 ye...

3 years ago · By Samuel Bekko

Business

Struggling State-Owned Sugar Companies Prompt Calls for Reform

Kenya's state-owned sugar companies are currently facing a challenge, with a collective debt exceeding Ksh128 billion as of June 30, 2023, as revealed...

3 years ago · By Recha Shatora

Agriculture

Farmers In Kenya’s ASAL Region to Benefit from Solar Water Pumping Technology

Farmers residing in Wajir, Turkana, Garissa, Marsabit, and Isiolo Counties are set to reap the benefits of a strategic partnership between Davis & Shi...

3 years ago · By Recha Shatora

Agriculture

Improper Timing Among Subsidized Fertilizers Challenges

Kenya's efforts to provide subsidized fertilizers through its program has faced several challenges. Non-recipients have pointed out issues such as del...

3 years ago · By Recha Shatora

Kenya

How Ruto’s Budget Will Manage High Cost Of Living and Unemployment

President William Ruto explained how he intends to deal with the high cost of living and unemployment situation in the nation with the proposed budget...

3 years ago · By Mercy Vugutsa