Nakuru: The Nakuru County government, in collaboration with the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), is providing training to over 15,000 farmers on the cultivation of the ‘Nyota’ bean variety. This initiative focuses on teaching proper agronomical practices for this high-yielding and disease-resistant bean, with an eye on tapping into the export market. According to Kenya News Agency, Agriculture

Nairobi: The Nairobi Coffee Exchange auctioned a substantial volume of coffee, generating Sh.1.8 billion for farmers and estates. According to Kenya News Agency, the recent auction saw 34,855 bags of 50 kilos each being traded, which marked a 6 percent decrease from the 37,204 bags auctioned in the previous week’s sale. The average price per 50-kilo bag fell by 7

Nairobi: The Senate has drafted a Bill that seeks to regulate the operations of fire and rescue services in Kenya by establishing a Fire and Rescue Service Professionals Board. The Bill aims to provide a structured framework for examination, training, registration, and licensing of professionals in the fire and rescue services sector. According to Kenya News Agency, the Board will

Homa Bay: The county government of Homa Bay, in partnership with the French government through the City of Alenya in southern France, has commissioned a water project aimed at providing clean and safe drinking water to over 8,000 households in Rusinga Island. The French Ambassador to Kenya, Arnaud Suquet, emphasized the importance of the project in enhancing access to clean