County Government of Kakamega has issued an important public alert regarding a suspected outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Shinyalu and Ikolomani sub-counties, following alarming reports of widespread pig deaths. This situation has prompted officials to enhance disease surveillance and advocate for strict biosecurity measures.In a statement released
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Kenya Assures Public on GMO Safety as Drought-Resistant Crops Advance
The government is actively addressing public concerns about the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) amid widespread misinformation. Moses Sande, Legal Officer of the National Biosafety Authority (NBA), reassured Kenyans that strict measures are in place to ensure the safety of GMO technology. He emphasized that no one can introduce
Kenya’s Tea, Coffee, Sugar and Edible Oil Sectors Record Strong Growth
The Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi highlighted impressive growth in Kenya’s tea, coffee, edible oil, and sugar sectors over the last three years, thanks to government efforts to boost agricultural productivity and farmer incomes.In his 2026/27 Budget Statement presented on June 11, 2026, Mbadi shared that tea production soared to