Kakamega, Kenya – Eight individuals have been arrested following the dismantling of a suspected fertiliser adulteration and repackaging syndicate in Ejinja Village, Rurambi Sub-County, Kakamega County, in an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The arrested suspects include the alleged ringleader, Napoline Murende Wakukha, along with…
Ivory Coast, the world’s leading cocoa producer, has announced a sharp cut in the price paid to its growers, reducing it by nearly 60 percent in response to a global sales slump and falling international prices. Agriculture Minister Bruno Kone revealed on Wednesday that the government had set the new…
As drought continues to devastate Somaliland, local farmers and officials are turning to Israel for help with water management and agricultural resilience. Life on the Ground On Faysal Omar Salah’s family farm, months without rain have left seeded furrows dry and barren. His two children, out of school, survive only…
Pretoria, South Africa – The country is facing its worst outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in decades, but the first locally-produced vaccine in over 21 years could become a major ally in fighting the crisis. For livestock farmers, recent months have been marked by mounting losses as herds were infected…
Madrid, Spain – In a landmark policy shift, Spain’s government announced Tuesday that it will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorisation. The move positions Spain as an outlier in Europe, where immigration policies have largely grown more restrictive.…
Nairobi, Kenya – The government has stepped up maize procurement from local farmers in a bid to strengthen national food reserves and ensure producers receive timely payments. Immediate Procurement Drive Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Sen. Mutahi Kagwe announced that the State has set aside Ksh 1.7 billion for immediate purchases,…
A man has been fined by the Wang’uru Law Court in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, after admitting to possession and use of cannabis, which he told the court he used to scare birds from his family’s rice farm. Appearing before Principal Magistrate Martha Opanga, Brian Macharia pleaded guilty to charges of…
China and Lesotho have agreed to deepen cooperation across key sectors following an official visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, reaffirming strong bilateral relations and a shared commitment to development. The two nations praised the achievements under the China–Africa cooperation framework, which has significantly supported Lesotho’s modernization efforts in…
Dozens of vehicles rolled into Paris before dawn on Wednesday, passing iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, in a demonstration organised by the Coordination Rurale union. The protesters are voicing strong opposition to a proposed EU trade agreement, warning that it could expose French farmers…
On December 31, Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, delivered his annual New Year’s address, striking an optimistic tone as he reflected on the country’s progress in 2025 and outlined strategic priorities for 2026. The speech emphasized significant improvements in national security, a landmark achievement in agricultural self-sufficiency, and an…