As the old adage goes, ‘Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number.’ But, how deeply do we believe in it? It’s just a number marking our years, but it can’t dull the burning fire in our spirit, or unscaled heights, whether at 20 or 80 years. In the quiet village of Kajulu-Kadhola, Kisumu East Sub-County, one…
KISUMU, Kenya July 11 –Authorities in Kisumu County have issued a comprehensive quarantine notice in response to a confirmed outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), a highly contagious viral illness affecting cloven-hoofed animals. In a formal directive addressed to the Kisumu County Commissioner, the County Veterinary Officer, Dr. Treza Opiyo, announced strict measures to…
The report identifies several dangerous impacts of climate change, including glacier melting that may awaken ancient pathogens and floods that could release hazardous chemicals into the environment. NAIROBI, Kenya, July 11 – The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has issued a stark warning in its Frontiers 2025 Report, highlighting the escalating health risks older persons face…
MUHORONI, Kisumu July 5- The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), State Department of Agriculture in partnership with the County Government of Kisumu has ramped up efforts to enhance avocado production by distributing 10,000 Hass avocado seedlings to farmers across the county. Kisumu County Crop Officer Justus Ochieng’ Odemba termed avocado farming as a lucrative venture…
FAO-backed initiative aims to certify sustainable tea, attract premium prices, and scale climate-smart farming across East Africa. KISUMU, Kenya, June 27– Kenya has launched a pioneering $5 million (Sh647,460,905) initiative to produce low-carbon tea, a move expected to enhance smallholder farmers’ incomes while reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the sector. The triangulated project is funded…
KISUMU, Kenya- The Agricultural Society of Kenya (A.S.K) show to be held in Kisumu is expected to attract about 150 exhibitors. The ASK Chairman George Ong’udi yesterday confirmed that some 93 exhibitors have already confirmed their participation in the annual event. Speaking after a meeting with the Nyanza regional commissioner Flora Mworoa, Ong’udi said all…
CITY HALL, Kisumu– The County Government of Kisumu and Equity Bank have forged a strategic partnership to digitise farm input subsidies through an innovative E-Voucher program. The initiative seeks to streamline access to certified agricultural inputs for smallholder farmers while promoting efficiency, transparency, and economic growth across the region. Under the program, farmers will co-pay…
KISUMU, Kenya– About 40,000 smallholder farmers have reasons to smile following an initiative between The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Cereal Growers Association (CGA). The first phase of the program has been earmarked to enhance agricultural production in Kisumu, Nakuru and Kakamega Counties, thus increasing the national food basket. Based on the expected…
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has firmly directed county governments across the country to protect the Agricultural Society of Kenya (A.S.K) parcels of land from encroachment and land grabbers. Speaking during the official opening of the 2025 ASK Kakamega show, CS Kagwe stressed that the property must remain under ASK’s control…
Sugarcane farmers from the Nyando Sugar Belt have expressed their satisfaction with the government’s recent reforms in the sector. They highlighted the timely signing of the new Sugar Act No. 11 of 2024 by President William Ruto, which they reiterated has significantly improved their welfare. The new act aims to address persistent challenges within the…