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[KALRO @kalromkulima]

𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!
The countdown has officially begun for the 2nd KALRO scientific Conference and innovation expo a premier gathering of innovators, researchers, and agricultural leaders shaping the future of food security and sustainability.
Save the date, spread the word, and get ready to be part of groundbreaking discussions, cutting-edge research showcases, and powerful collaborations that will transform agriculture in Kenya and beyond.
Don’t miss out!!!!!!
Register through https://t.co/6wXo9C6Dyq

[KALRO @kalromkulima]

The KALRO Board of Management concluded its week-long Centre visits with a visit to the Non-Ruminants Research Centre (NRRC) in Naivasha. The purpose of the visit was to assess ongoing research activities, engage with staff, and gain a deeper understanding of the Centre’s role in advancing non-ruminant production technologies. As one of KALRO’s newest Centres, NRRC plays a key role in poultry research and serves as a major producer of eggs and chicks, contributing significantly to the dissemination of poultry technologies and management practices in the country.

During the visit, the Board expressed appreciation for the research initiatives being undertaken at the Centre and acknowledged its growing contribution to Kenya’s agricultural sector. While addressing staff, KALRO Board Chairman, Dr. Thuo Mathenge, reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to supporting the Centre and ensuring wider dissemination of technologies developed through research. KALRO Director General, Dr. Patrick Ketiem, also encouraged staff to embrace teamwork to enhance productivity, emphasizing the Centre’s strategic role as KALRO’s key poultry research and supply hub.

[KALRO @kalromkulima]

For years, potato farmers in Kenya struggled with one problem: getting clean, healthy seed. Most relied on recycled tubers passed down from season to season. The result was low yields, high disease pressure, and costs that kept eating into profits. Now, a new technology is changing that: Rooted Apical Cuttings - RACs.

During a recent tour of KALRO’s Horticultural Research Centre in Tigoni and the Dairy Research Centre in Oljoroorok, KALRO Board Chairman Dr. Thuo Mathenge, joined by Director General Dr. Patrick Ketiem and other Board members, saw how RACs are helping farmers turn the corner.

“RACs are disease-free planting material. They give farmers a clean start, lower the cost of production, and deliver better yields and quality,” Dr. Mathenge said.

The technology is part of KALRO’s push to close Kenya’s potato seed deficit. Unlike traditional seed tubers that often carry pests and diseases, RACs are produced through tissue culture under strict conditions. That means farmers plant with confidence, knowing their crop starts healthy.

The impact goes beyond potatoes. At KALRO Oljoroorok, the Board commended progress in dairy and fodder production, including a new training facility, improved dairy breeds, and expanded production of sweet lupin.

For smallholder farmers facing rising input costs, RACs offer a practical way to cut losses and increase income. It’s a shift from surviving on recycled seed to thriving with clean, reliable planting material.

The future of potato farming in Kenya is clean seed, and RACs are leading the way.

[KALRO @kalromkulima]

𝗔 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀!

KALRO invites you to participate in the 2nd KALRO Scientific Conference and Innovation Expo 2026 - a premier platform for innovation, collaboration, research dissemination, and transformative dialogue in the agriculture and livestock sectors.

Join leading scientists, innovators, policymakers, private sector players, development partners, and farmers as we explore this year’s theme: “𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒊-𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑺𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒔 ”
𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒆: 15th – 19th June 2026

𝐖��𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭
𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 – 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)

Engage in high-level discussions, scientific presentations, knowledge exchange, and strategic networking with experts and decision-makers shaping the future of agriculture and food systems.
Registration Fee: Ksh 15,000 per delegate

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 (𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 – 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲)
Discover cutting-edge technologies, innovations, products, and solutions transforming agriculture and livestock value chains. The exhibition will be open to the public for two days.
Exhibition Fee: Ksh 15,000 per tent.

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 – 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲)
Partners and stakeholders will have an opportunity to host specialized sessions, workshops, dialogues, and forums aligned to the conference agenda and thematic areas.
Side Event Hosting Fee: Ksh 250,000 per session

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞
• Gain insights into emerging agricultural innovations and research
• Connect with leading experts, researchers, investors, and policymakers
• Showcase your technologies, products, and sustainable solutions
• Build strategic partnerships and collaborations
• Contribute to resilient and sustainable agri-food systems

Don't miss out on the agricultural event of the year. Secure your spot today!

Register Now (Participants & Exhibitors): https://t.co/ciKzJfMwkt

For more information, visit: https://t.co/ciKzJfMwkt

#researchtodayforfoodsecuritytomorrow
#researchpoweringagriculture

[KALRO @kalromkulima]

KALRO Board and Management wishes all Kenyans a happy Labour Day 2026
#LabourDay2026

[judy ngene @ngeneJ]

A great man indeed. May he RIP. Sorry for your loss Balozi.

[Amb Lynette Mwende Ndile @LynettemwendeL]

With a heavy heart and deep gratitude, I bid farewell to Prof. Raphael Munavu yesterday. Prof was a great educationist, a visionary leader, and a man whose quiet strength shaped the future of many young Kenyans, including myself.

I had the privilege of serving as the youngest representative on Kenya's third presidential working party on education reforms, which he chaired with wisdom, humility, and unwavering principle. In those rooms where the future of our nation's education was being written, Prof. Munavu didn't just listen to the youth, he truly heard us. He gave us a seat at the table not as tokens, but as thinkers. He believed that reform begins where experience meets fresh perspective, and he bridged that gap with grace.

To lose such a mentor is to feel the echo of his absence in every debate on education that will follow. But to have sat at his feet, learned from his example, and carried his torch even a small distance; and that is a gift death cannot touch.

I extend my heartfelt condolences to his entire family & friends, the PWPER fraternity, and the academic community at large. May we all be comforted as we celebrate a great man. Rest in Eternal Peace🙏🏾

[KALRO @kalromkulima]

Tonight at 9:00 PM on Monday Report with Trevor Ombija on Citizen TV, we continue the conversation on modern biotechnology and its impact on agriculture.

This episode turns the spotlight on potato farming, with a focus on innovation and the future of one of Kenya’s most important staple crops. We’ll unpack Shangi Kinga - an improved version of the popular Shangi variety, developed using modern biotechnology to resist Late Blight.

By strengthening a variety farmers already know and trust, Shangi Kinga aims to reduce the heavy reliance on chemical spraying while preserving the qualities that make Shangi widely preferred.

Join the discussion as we explore what this innovation means, how it works, and its potential to transform potato farming in Kenya.

Don’t miss out - tune in and be part of the conversation.

[judy ngene @ngeneJ]

A major milestone for Nyeri County. The 1st Agricultural Research centre in Nyeri.

[Cabinet Secretary Agriculture & Livestock Dev't @CS_MoALD]

In a major boost for Nyeri, H.E. @GovernorKahiga allocated 20 acres to @kalromkulima for the county’s first-ever agricultural research station, alongside land for the @KSA_KEN and @KephisKe.

[Cabinet Secretary Agriculture & Livestock Dev't @CS_MoALD]

"I am deeply humbled and honored to be recognized as the best performing Cabinet Secretary in 2026. This recognition reflects the collective effort of the team at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, our agencies,

[KALRO @kalromkulima]

Welcome to KALRO Kilimo Expo 2026 ongoing at KALRO Seeds Head Office in Thika. Come learn from our experts and partners. Buy seed and seedlings and get free agro advisory for increased productivity and market access. Entry is Free.
Date: 12th - 13th March 2026
#KALROOpenWeek2026

[KALRO @kalromkulima]

PUBLIC NOTICE: FRAUD ALERT
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[KALRO @kalromkulima]

He emphasized the importance of turning research into real-world impact for farmers and encouraged scientists to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) to modernize agriculture to attract the youth.

[KALRO @kalromkulima]

Did you know that aflatoxin contamination remains one of the most serious threats to food safety in Kenya?

To combat this challenge, KALRO has developed Aflasafe KE01 ; a proven biological product that significantly reduces aflatoxin levels in maize, sorghum and groundnuts.

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

Dr Thuo Mathenge, Chair KALRO Board: The Kenya Kwanza administration has really supported KALRO in creating more seedlings and doing more research which in turn creates food security

#CitizenSundayLive

[KALRO @kalromkulima]

The Board subsequently held a joint meeting with HR officers from all KALRO institutes and Centres, focusing on staff welfare and strategies to enhance research effectiveness. Dr. Mathenge emphasized the importance of strong work ethics, collaboration, and resource utilization

[KALRO @kalromkulima]

KALRO marked a significant leadership transition today, as Dr. Felister Makini handed over the Deputy Director General-Crops role to Dr. Alice Murage in a ceremony presided over by the KALRO Board Chair, Dr. Thuo Mathenge joined by other members.

[judy ngene @ngeneJ]

@Only1Naita 🤣