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40,000 Kenyan farmers to benefit from Sh600 million agroecological project

The government, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has rolled out a program seeking to empower at least 40,000 smallholder farmers from six counties on modern agroecological practices to boost production in Kenya.Under this project, smallholder farmers 

By The Standard Jan 14, 2026

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Kenya wins three-year AGOA extension, securing jobs

President William Ruto and President Donald Trump during the signing of a peace deal between DRC and Rwanda at the Donald J. Trump United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., the United States. [PCS]

By The Standard Jan 14, 2026

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AG Oduor, IG Kanja could face jail after Wamatangi business demolition

Kenya Railways Corporation (KR) Chief Executive Officer Phillip Mainga, Attorney General Dorcas Oduor and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja now risk jail after the Tuesday night demolition of a business premises owned by Kiambu governor Kimani wa Matangi.It emerged that Superclean Shine Ente

By The Standard Jan 14, 2026

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They want to silence me, Wamatangi says after demolition of business premises

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has condemned thedemolition of his business premisesnear Nyayo Stadium, terming it an “act of cowardice.”Speaking on Wednesday when he visited the site where debris of the demolished structures lay bare, Wamatangi alleged that the incident is a political witch-hunt m

By The Standard Jan 14, 2026

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Thirsty villagers petition county over extreme water shortage

As debate rages on how devolution money has been spent by North Eastern region Governors, three elders have petitioned Garissa Governor Nathif Jama over extreme water shortage, saying devolved units have never initiated any project in their locations.The elders, Mohamud Hajir, Haret Nasteh Noor and

By The Standard Jan 14, 2026

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Plans to expand coffee plantations in Laikipia takes root

Agriculture experts have identified suitable areas in Laikipia County where coffee can do better.In the coffee revival programme, a venture between the national and county governments, Laikipia is among the new areas where the highly valued crop would be planted and nurtured.According to County Gove

By The Standard Jan 14, 2026

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