Topic: Ministry of Agriculture
Gov't Bans 77 Pesticides, Restricts 202 Others
Jun 23, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The pesticides were banned following a review undertaken by the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB)....
PSC Announces Over 1,000 Jobs In Various State Departments [Details]
Jun 17, 2025 at 08:08 AM
PSC has advertised over 1000 job vacancies across various State Departments....
Gov’t Reveals Plan to Buy Local Rice From Mwea Farmers for Ksh500 Million
May 30, 2025 at 10:05 AM
"This move follows farmers' calls to halt rice importation temporarily to allow for the sale of existing local stock."...
Gov’t Issues Clarification on Letter Authorizing Export of Macadamia Nuts
May 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has issued a warning over a letter claiming to authorize the export of raw macadamia nuts....
Gov't Increases Prices Of Sugarcane Per Tonne
May 23, 2025 at 09:10 AM
The new prices will take effect from May 26, 2025....
Kagwe Details Ksh842 Million Networth During Vetting
Jan 14, 2025 at 03:14 PM
Between 2020 and 2024, Kagwe's networth has grown by Ksh174.2 million....
Gov’t Issues Fresh Directive on Export of Macadamia Nuts
Dec 04, 2024 at 01:18 PM
The Ministry of Agriculture has issued a new directive over the export of macadamia nuts....
KTDA Announces Date for Farmer Refunds
Nov 28, 2024 at 11:30 AM
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has announced a date to refund farmers....
Gov't Issues Notice to GMO Dealers
Nov 26, 2024 at 08:45 AM
The notice follows the High Court's decision to dismiss petitions challenging the government's move to lift the ban on GMO foods....
Gov’t Lists 6 Counties as Hotspots For Sale of Fake Seeds
Nov 19, 2024 at 04:59 PM
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) has listed six counties as hotspots for the sale of fake seeds....
Gov't Issues Warning to Exporters of These Commodities
Oct 22, 2024 at 10:26 AM
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has cautioned exporters of select commodities....
Government Stops Importation Of Sugar From Select Countries
Sep 10, 2024 at 02:27 PM
“Due to similar drought conditions experienced in COMESA and EAC countries last year, Kenya temporarily allowed sugar imports from outside these regions."...
Agriculture CS Nominee Andrew Mwihia Details His Background, Work Experience and Net Worth
Aug 02, 2024 at 09:39 AM
The 62-year-old was born in Gatundu North Constituency, Kiambu County....
5 Controversial Moments That Surrounded Mithika Linturi's Career
May 11, 2024 at 08:00 AM
Linturi's career has been engulfed in controversies, for instance, in 2017 the University of Nairobi de-registered his law degree over claims he used fake papers when enrolling....
CS Linturi Orders Immediate Closure Of This Company
Apr 12, 2024 at 03:27 PM
CS Linturi issued the directive after visiting the company’s manufacturing plant in Thika town, Kiambu County....
Some Will Disappear- Ruto PS Warns Individuals Behind Fake Fertilizer Scandal
Apr 07, 2024 at 10:06 AM
"What you will be hearing are people in court, people in jail, and some disappearing."...
Government Forced To Suspend Distribution Of Select Subsidised Fertiliser
Mar 27, 2024 at 04:47 PM
“Your institution is requested to suspend the distribution of this fertiliser with immediate effect from being issued to farmers."...
Senator Chesang Raises Questions Over Distribution of Maize Dryers to Farmers
Oct 04, 2023 at 08:48 PM
Senator Chesang raised the questions during a Senate session on Wednesday....
Russia Embassy Issues Statement After Reports of Kenyan Government Selling Donated Fertilizers
Sep 23, 2022 at 03:47 PM
The Russian Embassy in Kenya has issued a statement after reports of President William Ruto’s administration selling donated fertilizers as part of a subsidy....
Breakdown of New Fertilizer prices Following Ruto’s Directive
Sep 20, 2022 at 01:01 PM
President William Ruto announced during his swearing a drop in the price of fertilizer....
