AFA bans avocado harvesting for export by sea

The Agricuture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced the closure of harvesting of four avocado varieties for export by sea with effect from October 25, 2024. The authority says the closure of harvesting of hass, pinkerton, fuerter and jumbo avocado varieties is due to insufficient stock currently available in the country. “The directorate has been…

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Kiambu Preachers Complain of Harassment by Senior Government Officials

Religious leaders from Kiambu have raised allegations of intimidation by government officials, claiming that their churches are being closely monitored The pastors expressed concern about unknown people attending services and refusing to reveal their identities, causing fear among worshipers. They accused the chiefs and parliamentarians of scrutinizing their sermons and guests, suggesting that the government…

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Experts root for regenerative agriculture to boost smallholder farmers’ productivity

Industry players and agricultural experts are advocating for regenerative agricultural practices as a means to enhance productivity and sustainability for smallholder farmers. Speaking during a panel discussion on the regenerative revolution ahead of the official opening of the Africa Food Systems Forum, experts underscored the need for knowledge transfer, access to finance, quality inputs, and…

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CS Mvurya roots for mental health care in prisons

Trade CS Salim Mvurya Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Salim Mvurya has called for actionable strategies to address mental health challenges in prisons. While acknowledging the prevalence of mental health issues in correctional institutions, the CS rooted for health policies that foster better well-being of both the inmates and staff. Mvurya made the…

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Ruto Wants Case Regarding Gachagua's Dismissal To Be Ignored, He Claims Only The Supreme Court Is Appropriate To Be Involved

On Tuesday, October 22, President William Ruto contested the impeachment case against Rigathi Gachagua In his application, the president claimed that the High Court has no jurisdiction to deal with issues reserved for the Supreme Court Gachagua was brought to court after the Senate voted to support the impeachment motion passed by the National Assembly…

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