Agriculture

Nairobi, Tuesday, October 15 2024 by John Ekadeli The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has strongly engaged in different levels of collaborations, both locally and internationally, to enhance its research mandate. The strategic partnership have been instrumental in fostering innovation, knowledge sharing, and the development of overdue technologies that are of paramount importance…

Emotions ran high as nine family members who perished after their house was burned in a suspected arson attack in Sigomre, Ugunja sub-county laid to rest.[Isaiah Gwengi] Hundreds of mourners yesterday paid their last respects to the nine members of a family who perished in a brutal arson attack at Upanda village in Sigomre, Ugunja…

By Lilian Cheruiyot and Agatha Ngotho The unpredictable weather conditions caused by climate change has become prevalent hence making farmers rely on speculations while doing their farming production. This has greatly affected crops yields and has lowered productivity. With at least over 80 percent of farmers’ dependent on rain-fed agriculture, there is need to be…

The hearse carrying slain Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were’s body was leaving Kabunde Airstrip in Homa Bay Town Constituency. (James Omoro, Standard). Emotions ran high yesterday as the body of slain Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were was transported to his home ahead of his burial scheduled for today. Thousands of mourners lined up across several towns to…

Nairobi, Kenya, Monday, October 28, 2024 by Maureen Olindi CABI Launches Africa Plant Health Systems Forum to Tackle Plant Health Challenges Across the Continent The Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International (CABI) has launched the Africa Plant Health Systems Forum, themed “Knowledge Driven Solutions for Africa’s Plant Health Systems,” aimed at addressing critical plant health…

Siaya GK Prison gate. [File, Standard] Police have arrested 12 prison officers after six suspects facing robbery with violence charges escaped from custody at Siaya law courts.  The suspects—Fredrick Wafula Shikanda, John Ngote Itole, Farid Kimtai, John Okumu alias Otis, Albert Otieno alias Oliver and Kevin Otieno Odhiambo—reportedly slipped away moments after appearing in court…

Ida Odinga addresses mourners during the burial of Migori county government protocol officer Moses Ouma’s mother Elseba Ouma in South Kanyamkago, Uriri Sub-County, Migori County on April 17, 2025.  [Anne Atieno, Standard] Siaya Governor James Orengo and ODM leader Raila Odinga’s spouse Ida Odinga have called for peaceful coexistence. They decried the violence witnessed in…

Tuesday, October 27, 2024 – By John Ekadeli, KALRO Communications In Kajiado County, tomato farming is more than just an agricultural activity; it’s a lifeline for thousands of farmers and a cornerstone of the local economy. Thanks to the partnership between the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and the Korea Africa Food and…

Expectant women during a pregnancy fair at a hospital in Migori town, on March 22, 2025. [Anne Atieno, Standard] Health experts in Migori County have raised concerns over rising cases of expectant women turning to traditional birth attendants instead of going to hospital for treatment. The experts said most expectant mothers were not willing to…