Nyeri: A total of 42 aquaculture groups in Nyeri County are set to benefit from a Sh8.12 million grant from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The funding aims to bolster the aquaculture industry in the region, supporting efforts to increase production and market access for fish farmers. According to Kenya News Agency, the grant is part of a

Nairobi: The Government has expressed satisfaction that its initiatives geared towards improving the economy and bettering the lives of its citizens are bearing fruits. Top on these initiatives has been the Government’s investments in agriculture through improvement of the priority value chains, subsidizing production materials such as fertilizers, certified seeds, and provision of other farm inputs, which have now brought

Lake Victoria: Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) in partnership with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has concluded an extensive assessment on the integration of cold storage chains along Lake Victoria. LVBC Executive Secretary (ES) Dr. Masinde Bwire said the findings of the study, conducted between January 20 and 25, 2025, would pave the way for the establishment

Nairobi: The government has announced intensified efforts to fully exploit the livestock sub-sector, benefiting over 10 million livestock keepers nationwide. This acknowledgment of the sector’s critical role in the economy comes with the aim of initiating greater reforms by 2025, which will propel the sub-sector to new heights. Currently, it contributes over 12 percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product