For Samson Muoki, a grain farmer in the semi-arid Machakos County, growing maize has become an…
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How local innovation is shaping Africa’s food security
By Jad Neaime Food security remains one of Africa’s defining challenges and opportunities. Despite significant agricultural…
Kenya waives import duty on maize after prices rise 26%
Kenya is targeting to import over 5 million bags of non-GMO maize to plug a projected…
Why ugali could soon miss on your dining table
The cost of living is rapidly escalating for millions of Kenyans as the price of maize,…
Why NCPB is buying maize at Kshs 3,500 per 90kg bag
The government has set the maize buying price at Kshs 3,500 per 90kg bag and invited…
1,000 smallholder maize farmers to access digital credit
Over 1,000 smallholder maize farmers in Embu County are set to benefit from access to digital credit for…
NCPB depots to be renovated ahead of maize harvesting
The government will soon start repairing National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depots across the country…