Aid organizations are warning that the ongoing war in the Middle East has severely disrupted the delivery of food, medicine, and essential supplies to millions of people in need worldwide. The conflict, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, has forced humanitarian groups to reroute shipments along longer, costlier paths, threatening…
Moscow, Russia – Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty at the Kremlin to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and opportunities for economic cooperation. During the talks, Putin emphasized Russia’s willingness to assist in stabilizing the region. “Russia is ready to do everything…
Rising global fertilizer prices, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, are posing a growing threat to Africa’s already fragile food security, with experts warning of potential disruptions to agricultural production across the continent. Supply Chain Disruptions At the centre of the crisis is the Strait of Hormuz, a…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has announced subsidised maize seed prices for the upcoming planting season, reinforcing the government’s commitment to national food security. In a statement on Thursday, March 12, Principal Secretary Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh said the government has allocated Ksh.2 billion for the…
Kenya’s push to expand irrigation has received renewed support from key development partners, following separate high-level meetings between the State Department for Irrigation and officials from the World Bank and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). On Tuesday, Principal Secretary for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho hosted the World Bank’s…
The Siaya County Government has formalized a 10-year lease agreement with Nile Logistics Ltd to operate and modernize the Usonga Siriwo Rice Mill, marking a significant step in strengthening the county’s rice value chain and enhancing local farmer incomes. The agreement includes a performance review after three years, with the…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a major funding initiative worth $1.4 billion (approximately Ksh 180.8 billion) over the next four years to support farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia adapt to worsening climate conditions. Speaking to Reuters ahead of the upcoming COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil, the…