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Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani launched a tree-planting campaign, distributing 10,000 seedlings to fight climate change and restore degraded lands
The East African Community announced the first-ever Lake Victoria Day, to be celebrated on May 21, 2026, to address environmental issues affecting the lake
The Kenya Wildlife Service and Lewa Conservancy completed a week-long ear-notching operation for rhinos, which will help track and protect the animals
Kenya's agricultural sector is undergoing a technological revolution with AgriTech startups like Sukhiba (WhatsApp e-commerce) and Shamba Pride (O2O model) leading the charge. Supported by initiatives like the Kenya Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program and a national focus on data-driven farming and AI (as per the National AI Strategy and "Data for Soil Health Challenges 2025"), these innovations aim to boost productivity, improve market access, and ensure food security amidst climate challenges.
In a bid to enhance agricultural exports, President Ruto met with Chinese tea investors on May 13, securing a commitment from Benny Tea Industries to source all its orthodox tea from Kenya and invest in local processing factories. This move aims to significantly boost Kenyan tea sales to China and increase farmer incomes.
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe hailed the record demand for subsidized fertilizer in late March as a "happy problem," with over 180,000 bags used daily, reflecting surging farmer interest. The government is boosting supply and urging Aflasafe use for the expected bumper maize harvest.
The Kenyan government initiated the immediate distribution of over one million bags of subsidized fertilizer to key grain-producing counties to tackle shortages. Agriculture PS Kiprono Rono oversaw the deliveries on March 24, much to the relief of farmers awaiting the crucial input for planting.
