Kenya Aims for Food Self-Sufficiency
With more than 40 million people, Kenya is one of East Africa’s most populous countries. But over the years, long droughts have led to a serious shortage of water and food – making it harder to meet the demand for food.
The new government under President Uhuru Kenyatta has
The rising demand of natural colours in food production
Manufacturers all over the world continue to look to natural ingredient solutions for new product development as consumer demand for nutritious and healthy food keeps increasing
The use of naturally-derived colours in food and beverage
Govt Sets Aside Sh15 Billion for Irrigation in ASAL Area
The government has set aside Sh15 billion for irrigation in the Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASALs). Deputy President William Ruto stated that the initiative will ensure that food is provided to the country's expanding population.
He further pointed out that one
1 million African farmers to benefit from KFC’s Plans
The World Bank’s private agency has targeted one million smallholder farmers across Africa by the end of 2018.
According to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), it plans to achieve this by promoting agriculture and agribusiness practices on the continent.
