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Ministry Of Agriculture (Kenya)
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries or simply the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA or MoA) is a government ministry of Kenya. Its head office is in the Kilimo House in Nairobi. " Archive Ministry of Agriculture. Retrieved on 1 January 2014. "Kilimo Hse, Cathedral Road P.O Box 30028 Nairobi, Kenya" List of ministers of agriculture *Michael Blundell (1955–1959) *Bruce Mackenzie (1959–1961) *Michael Blundell (1961–1962) * Bruce Mackenzie (1963–1970)* ** Agriculture and Animal Husb ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenya
Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country located in East Africa. With an estimated population of more than 52.4 million as of mid-2024, Kenya is the 27th-most-populous country in the world and the 7th most populous in Africa. Kenya's capital and largest city is Nairobi. Its second-largest and oldest city is Mombasa, a major port city located on Mombasa Island. Other major cities within the country include Kisumu, Nakuru & Eldoret. Going clockwise, Kenya is bordered by South Sudan to the northwest (though much of that border includes the disputed Ilemi Triangle), Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, Tanzania to the southwest, and Lake Victoria and Uganda to the west. Kenya's geography, climate and population vary widely. In western, rift valley counties, the landscape includes cold, snow-capped mountaintops (such as Batian, Nelion and Point Lenana on Mount Kenya) with vast surrounding forests, wildlife and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Felix Koskei
Felix Kipatarus Koskei (born 1964) is a Kenyan who is currently the Head of Public Service in President Ruto government. Government career In 2015 while serving as Agriculture minister, Koskei came under corruption allegations over personal land use and stepped down from government. He later returned to his post. In 2022, Koskei became the Head of Public Service under the Ruto Administration. In his role, Koskei oversees government restructuring and public projects. In 2023, Koskei made headlines after suspending 67 police officers and six chief officers of government agencies after alleging corruption. In 2024, it was reported in local media that Koskei was behind efforts to acquire spyware, which he denied. In May 2025, Koskei announced the discontinuation of government recruiting and the merging or elimination of 42 state corporations. Koskei has come under scrutiny after control of the Kenyan public seal was moved to his office. In 2023, Executive Order No. 2 of 2023, tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heads Of Government Of Kenya
The president of the Republic of Kenya () is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of Kenya. The president is also the head of the executive branch of the Government of Kenya and is the commander-in-chief of the Kenya Defence Forces. The country's current president is William Ruto since 13 September 2022. History On 12 December 1964, the Republic of Kenya was proclaimed, and Jomo Kenyatta became Kenya's first president. Kenya has had a total of five presidents since establishment, in successive order: Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta, and the incumbent, William Ruto, who was inaugurated on 13 September 2022. Moi remains the country's longest serving president, having served for a total of 24 years. Qualifications and election to office According to the current Constitution, if a person wishes to be elected as president, the following qualifications must be met: # Should be a Kenyan citizen by birth; # Should be qualified f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heads Of State Of Kenya
This is a list of the heads of state of Kenya, from the independence of Kenya in 1963 to the present day. From 1963 to 1964 the head of state under the Constitution of 1963 was the queen of Kenya, Elizabeth II, who was also the queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms. The monarch was represented in Kenya by a governor-general. Kenya became a republic within the Commonwealth under a 1964 constitutional amendment and the monarch, governor-general and prime minister were replaced by an executive president. Monarch (1963–1964) The succession to the throne was the same as the succession to the British throne. Governor-general The governor-general was the representative of the monarch in Kenya and exercised most of the powers of the monarch. The governor-general was appointed for an indefinite term, serving at the pleasure of the monarch. Since Kenya was granted independence by the Kenya Independence Act 1963, rather than being first established as a semi-a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs (Kenya)
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Kenya is a ministry in the Government of Kenya which oversees the foreign relations of Kenya. It is currently headed by Prime Cabinet Secretary Honourable Musalia Mudavadi who is the Cabinet Secretary. Other top leaders are Dr. A. Korir Sing'Oei, the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Foreign Affairs, and Roseline K. Njogu, the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Diaspora Affairs. The Ministry was established in 1963 after Kenya's independence. Since independence, Kenyan foreign policy has been designed and guided by the principles of peaceful co-existence, preservation of national security, peaceful settlement of disputes, non-interference in the internal affairs of other states, non-alignment, national interest and adherence to the Charters of the United Nations and African Union. A Service Charter, based on the current Strategic Plan and the Foreign Policy document, has been developed t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tea Production In Kenya
Tea is a major cash crop that is grown in Kenya. Kenyan tea has been the leading major foreign exchange earner for the country. Most tea produced in Kenya is black tea, with green tea, yellow tea, white tea, and purple tea (a product whose leaves are naturally so colored by inherent anthocyanins) produced on order by major tea producers. History Tea was first introduced in Kenya in 1903 by GWL Caine and was planted in present-day Limuru. Commercialisation of tea started in 1924 by Malcolm Fyers Bell, who was sent out by Brooke Bonds to start the first commercial estates. Since then the nation has become a major producer of black tea. Currently Kenya is ranked third after China and India in tea exports in the world. Kenyan tea is also one of the top foreign exchange earners, alongside tourism, horticulture, and Kenyan coffee. The task of managing the small-scale holder lies with the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA). Currently the KTDA has 66 tea factories serving over 500,0 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poultry Farming In Kenya
Poultry farming in Kenya is a widespread occupation. It is mostly practiced on a small-scale, and predominantly for domestic consumption. Poultry farming is the raising of domesticated birds such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese, producing meat and eggs. In the event of frequent food shortages and fluctuating prices, some farmers have embraced commercial methods. Categories These farmers are classified in several categories: * 1 – 1000 birds: small scale farmers * 1001 – 10,000 birds: medium scale farmers * 10,000+ birds: large scale farmers The most prevalent animal in Kenya is chicken. Small numbers rear other types of birds. Some farmers specialise on rearing chickens for meat only (broilers), while others focus on egg production (layers); and yet others specialise in rearing the Kienyeji type (indigenous chickens where both cocks and hens live together). Commercial breeds There are four Commercial chicken breeds in Kenya: * Broilers * Layers * Improved Indig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coffee Industry Of Kenya
Coffee production is a significant contributor to the economy of Kenya. The industry is noted for its cooperative system of production, processing, milling, marketing, and auction system. About 70% of Kenyan coffee is produced in small farms that control about 75% of the land under production. It was estimated in 2012 that there were about 150,000 coffee farmers in Kenya.Howden, Daniel (9 February 2012Kenya's coffee warsThe Independent, Retrieved 27 August 2013 Other sources suggest that 6 million Kenyans are employed directly or indirectly in the coffee industry. The acidic soil in the highlands of central Kenya together with just the right amount of sunlight and rainfall provide excellent conditions for growing coffee plants. However, due to a property boom in areas that grow coffee and price instability, production in this African Great Lakes country fell from about 130,000 tonnes in 1987/8 to 40,000 tonnes in 2011/12.K'Oroth, Sylvester (3 July 2013Policy failure and inadequate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agriculture In Kenya
Agriculture in Kenya dominates Kenya's economy. 15–17 percent of Kenya's total land area has sufficient fertility and rainfall to be farmed, and 7–8 percent can be classified as first-class land.Kenya country profile (June 2007). ''This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the .''Mwanda, C.O. Engineering Division, Ministry of Agr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries or simply the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA or MoA) is a government ministry of Kenya. Its head office is in the Kilimo House in Nairobi. " Archive Ministry of Agriculture. Retrieved on 1 January 2014. "Kilimo Hse, Cathedral Road P.O Box 30028 Nairobi, Kenya" List of ministers of agriculture * Michael Blundell (1955–1959) * |
