Calls for organic certification took centre stage during Seed Fair Mashinani event at Kiptangwanyi on Friday October 9, 2026. The event brought together farmers from Elementaita Ward who gathered at Kiptangwanyi centre. A total 20 Community Seed Banks were represented during the event that saw exhibition of the diversity in seeds and preservation. It is […]
Thousands of farmers across Nakuru and the Rift Valley region could see more reliable access to farm inputs after a new financing model eliminated upfront costs for agro-dealers, targeting one of the most persistent bottlenecks in the agricultural supply chain. The initiative follows a strategic partnership between Avenews and Grebe Enterprises Limited, introducing embedded financing […]
The 2026 World Disco Soup Day was held in Nakuru over the weekend with calls to end food wastage in homes taking centre stage. Head of Programs at Nakuru-based Slow Food Kenya Organization Mr. Samson Ngugi noted that alot of food is wasted in homes. Speaking during the event held at Slow Food Kenya grounds […]
Kuresoi South Deputy County Commissioner Malack Namai has sounded stern warning to individuals who are in the business of selling government’s subsidized fertilizer. He noted that there are cartels and middlemen, who are re-selling or inflating the prices of government-subsidized fertilizer. According to the administrator, those found selling subsidized fertilizer at higher rates than the […]
Police alongside officers from the Ministry of Agriculture have impound 140 bags of subsidised fertilisers repackaged for sale in Keringet, Kuresoi South in Nakuru County… Confirming the same, Kuresoi South Deputy County Commissioner Malack Namai said long time investigations led them to an hardware in the area where they impounded the fertilizer. The DCC confirmed […]
By Doreen Moraa In the latest expansion of a national initiative to combat food insecurity at household level, sixty women in Nakuru County have been equipped with skills to establish kitchen gardens and practice agroforestry. The five-day training, conducted by Joyful Women Organisation in partnership with Toyota Foundation, forms part of the National Mama Kitchen […]
Farmers in Kenya have vowed not to relent in the struggle towards ensuring seed sovereignty in the country. This follows a move by Attorney General to challenge Landmark Ruling that was issued in favour of farmers who had moved to court to challenge Seeds and Plant Variety Act 2012 as being illegal due to the […]
Farmers have welcomed the landmark court verdict on seed sovereignty, terming it a big win for seed banks in Kenya. On Thursday Machakos High Court ruled that seed-sharing is legal meaning that the practice of saving, sharing and exchanging indigenous seeds, is no longer criminal. The Machakos High Court struck out key punitive provisions of […]
The 3rd edition of the Seed Boot Camp has kicked off at Seed Savers Network Kenya Training Centre in Gilgil. The training brings together over 20 participants from 5 African countries. Participants were welcomed by Seed Savers Network Director, Daniel Wanjama who shared the organisation’s inspiring journey and commitment to conserving agro biodiversity. The official […]
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has lauded President William Ruto for subsidizing fertilizer for farmers. Speaking in Kuresoi North, Kihika pointed out that the move has seen many farmers benefit. She revealed that in Kuresoi North, a total 8,000 bags of subsidized fertilizer has been purchased by farmers. “On agriculture, I sincerely thank you, Mr. President, […]