Boniface Gikandi

President Ruto’s allies have opposed the tea levy introduced by the Tea Board of Kenya, saying that it was forcing buyers to seek alternative markets to avoid paying Sh1.2 billion annually.

Coffee farmers in Laikipia have for the last six months earned Sh10.24 million from a sale of 11,452 kilogrammes through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE).

The government has been challenged to consider introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a subject in the school curriculum to match the pace set by the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

The Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE) is working on innovative health solutions, including the planned launch of the first East African-specific snake anti-venom.

More than 37,000 coffee farmers in Murang'a County have received free agricultural lime under a county government programme aimed at restoring soil health and increasing yields.

Stakeholders at a recent national agroecology symposium urged the government to support their participation in boardroom decision-making to end years of top‑down policy formulation.

Health experts have said over 40 percent of newborns are not breastfed within the recommended first hour after birth.

Certification opens door to global markets for farmers

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reiterated the government’s commitment to ensure equitable development.

Kenya has managed to auction 637,444 bags of coffee in the last 10 months, making up to Sh38.3 billion.