It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Lusike Wasilwa, Director Crop Systems at KALRO. Dr. Lusike was more than a leader, she was a mother, mentor, and pillar of excellence whose immense contributions to agriculture and food security will never be forgotten
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The two-day Mkulima Biashara Expo successfully concluded today, bringing together a large number of farmers eager to explore the latest agricultural technologies and interact with experts from various fields, including horticulture, dairy, and agricultural mechanization
KALRO Beef Research Institute Lanet Open Week is ongoing (March 6-7, 2025) in, Nakuru County! This 2 day event is showcasing cutting-edge technologies and innovations in beef breeds, pastures & fodders, value addition, and animal health management, among others! Entry is Free!
KALRO will be participating in the upcoming Nyeri Fodder and Feeds Agribusiness Show scheduled for 14th March 2025. KALRO will exhibit various technologies and products with over 6,000 farmers expected to attend the Show. Don’t miss out!
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Today, H.E. Mutula Kilonzo Junior, Governor of Makueni County, officially launched the digital soil sampling exercise at the Agriculture Training Centre in Muvau Kikumini ward, Makueni sub-county in Makueni County.
KALRO, in collaboration with the National Government and the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) conducted a Digital Soil Mapping training at the Horticulture Research Institute in Matuga, Kwale County.
As the Kitale Show closes today, we would love to extend our greatest gratitude to all our stakeholders who visited our stand. We hope you learnt a lot from us and we loved having you.
Director General KALRO, Dr. Eliud Kireger together with the Deputy Director General, Crops Dr. Felister Makini and the Deputy Director General, Livestock, Dr. Evans Ilatsia today officially signed the 2024/2025 Performance Contract (PC).
KALRO Board Chairman Hon. Peter Weru Kinyua, accompanied by fellow Board members Dr. Mukiri Wa Githendu & Mr. Johana Kipkorir Cheruiyot visited KALRO stand at the ongoing Nairobi International Fair Trade (NITF) Show.
With only three days to go, KALRO is still taking pride in showcasing its climate smart technologies in crops, livestock and natural resource management at the Nairobi International Trade Fair (NITF), Jamhuri Grounds.
Later today, the KALRO-TRI Institute Director, Ms. Lilian Kerio was joined by the Deputy Institute Director, KALRO TRI, Dr. Tony Maritim to visit Field 15C, where a significant replanting project is in progress.
KALRO will be hosting the 6th KAFACI General Assembly in Kenya from 27th - 28th August 2024. The Official opening of @KAFACI General Assembly will be done by DR. ANDREW KARANJA, PhD, CABINET SECRETARY, Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development @kilimoKE
We had the honor of hosting Dr. Paul Rono, Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, at the Kisumu Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Show.
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