🇰🇪 Agricultural News — Kenya

Current, verified agricultural developments for this country.

FAO opens direct beneficiary grants for nature-positive livelihoods in Western Kenya

FAO announced a GEF-7 FOLUR call supporting eligible Kenyan producer organizations, cooperatives and community organizations working in coffee, maize and related nature-based livelihoods in the Mt. Elgon landscape.

Source: FAO Kenya / GEF-7 FOLUR · Verified: 2026-10-05

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Vihiga County receives drone to strengthen GIS mapping and evidence-based planning

A new drone handed to Vihiga County under the EU-FAO Digital Land Governance Programme will support spatial data collection, land-use planning, disaster preparedness and evidence-based decision-making.

Source: FAO in Kenya · Verified: 2026-10-07

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Kenya launches soil partnership, laboratory network and Soil Doctors programme

Kenya launched three national initiatives under SoilFER to strengthen soil data, laboratory systems, technical capacity and farmer access to practical soil-management advice.

Source: FAO in Kenya · Verified: 2026-10-07

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FAO and Kenya National Bureau of Statistics begin agricultural-data validation for 14 Lake Region counties

FAO and KNBS began validating agricultural data from 14 Lake Region Economic Block counties for KIAMIS and county open-data systems, with a focus on reliable, regularly updated agricultural information.

Source: FAO in Kenya · Verified: 2026-10-07

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FAO hands over digital equipment to strengthen Farmer Field Schools and climate-resilient agriculture in 14 Lake Region counties

FAO provided digital equipment and learning materials to county focal points and Farmer Field School facilitators under TUNZA, supporting climate information, production data and practical farmer learning.

Source: FAO in Kenya · Verified: 2026-10-07

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Kenya and Tanzania strengthen cross-border animal-health and livestock-trade cooperation

Kenya and Tanzania agreed to strengthen disease surveillance, information sharing and safe livestock movement and trade under the EU-funded PLACE programme.

Source: FAO in Kenya · Verified: 2026-10-07

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Young climate champions: how 4K Clubs promote nutrition-sensitive climate-smart agriculture in Kajiado and Embu

School 4K Clubs in Kajiado and Embu are demonstrating water-efficient gardens, poultry production and climate-smart practices that improve nutrition, learning and household resilience.

Source: FAO in Kenya · Verified: 2026-10-07

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Kenya flags off 99,000 metric tonnes of subsidised fertiliser at Mombasa

Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development reports that 99,000 metric tonnes of subsidised fertiliser were flagged off at the Port of Mombasa. Farmers should confirm current availability, distribution points and eligibility through their local agricultural offices.

Source: Kenya Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development · Verified: 2026-10-15

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FAO strengthens climate advisory services for Kenyan farmers

FAO's TUNZA project trained 56 trainers from 14 counties to interpret climate forecasts and translate them into practical crop- and livestock-specific advice for farmers.

Source: FAO in Kenya · Verified: 2026-10-07

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