East Africa - Leaders in Africa's Agricultural transformation

Posted on :Saturday , 9th February 2019

 In implementing Africa's agricultural transformation policies, East African countries are leading. South Africa is second, according to a report on the Malabo declaration. 

The government announced a plan to make Kenya food secure

Posted on :Friday , 21st December 2018

At the Future of Food conference in Nairobi, Agriculture CAS Andrew Tuimur while giving speech recommended the private sector to partner with the government in implementing the food security plan in addition to focus on equipment suppliers, farmer associations, agro-dealers, warehouses and processors.

Tea Export Increased by 13% from East Africa to the rest of the World

Posted on :Tuesday , 27th November 2018

Tea export volumes from East Africa to the rest of the world have risen by 1.4 million kilograms, representing a 13% increase from the comparable previous year, data from the East African Tea Export Auction reveals.

Kenya Signs Agreement to Boost Agricultural Exports to China

Posted on :Tuesday , 13th November 2018

Kenya and China signed an agreement allowing the East African country to export various agricultural products to China.

Nzioka Waita, President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Chief of Staff, said the agreement on food, plant and animal safety - known as sanitary and phytosanitary measures - had been reached between the two after a week of negotiations.

Waita said on Twitter the agreemen. . .

IRRI opens regional office in Kenya to support Africa's rice productivity

Posted on :Thursday , 11th October 2018

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has opened a new regional office in the Kenyan capital Nairobi to help Africa achieve self-sufficiency and productivity in rice production.