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Gatanga, Muranga County 30th May 2025 by Miriam Wangui. The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Seeds headquarters in Thika recently held a graduation ceremony for Horticulture Producer Level 3 students from the Kenya School of Agriculture (KSA), Thika Campus. The students successfully completed a three-month practical training program at the facility, which forms…
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Murang’a, 21st January 2025, By Miriam Wangui Over 30 bean farmers from Muranga County took a significant role in shaping the future of bean production in Kenya during a participatory bean variety selection exercise at KALRO Horticulture Research Institute Kandara. This inclusive event was meant to bridge the gap between research and farmer preference. Ensuring…
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Tigoni, Kiambu, April 24th 2025, by Miriam Wangui. The Centre Director of the KALRO Potato Research Centre in Tigoni, Dr. Moses Nyongesa, recently hosted a delegation from TEAGASC Oak Park Crops Research Centre, Ireland for a two-day visit focused on advancing potato breeding under a collaborative project on Climate-Resilient and Responsible Innovations in Potato. The…
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by Miriam Wangui The KALRO Horticulture Research Institute hosted its annual Mkulima Open Week from March 6th to 7th, 2025, at the KALRO HRI grounds. The event was designed to educate and empower farmers by showcasing cutting-edge innovations and technologies in the horticultural sector. Key topics included fruit production, post-harvest technologies, propagation techniques, and nursery…
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Small-scale chicken farmers should aim to go commercial. This is one of the foremost messages that the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) is promoting. The organization has developed numerous technologies, innovations, and management practices (TIMPs). These are geared towards improving farmers’ production and boosting their market access so that they can capitalize on…
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The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) is intensifying efforts to enhance food security and economic sustainability for farmers by introducing new high-yielding and climate-resilient crop varieties. The recent launch of tomato, cabbage, and soya bean varieties highlights the organization’s ongoing commitment to agricultural innovation. In Kenya, tomatoes and cabbages remain staple ingredients in…
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Director General (KALRO) speaking during the CGIAR event Experts in the science space have called for sustainable funding for National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) in Africa saying it was the key in transforming Agriculture They said that research played a significant role in addressing the challenges facing agriculture in Africa, particularly in the wake of…
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Tuesday, October 27, 2024 – By John Ekadeli, KALRO Communications In Kajiado County, tomato farming is more than just an agricultural activity; it’s a lifeline for thousands of farmers and a cornerstone of the local economy. Thanks to the partnership between the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and the Korea Africa Food and…
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By Lilian Cheruiyot and Agatha Ngotho The unpredictable weather conditions caused by climate change has become prevalent hence making farmers rely on speculations while doing their farming production. This has greatly affected crops yields and has lowered productivity. With at least over 80 percent of farmers’ dependent on rain-fed agriculture, there is need to be…
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Nairobi, Tuesday, October 15 2024 by John Ekadeli The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has strongly engaged in different levels of collaborations, both locally and internationally, to enhance its research mandate. The strategic partnership have been instrumental in fostering innovation, knowledge sharing, and the development of overdue technologies that are of paramount importance…
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