Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is turning his hometown into a major political hub. He has been holding many meetings at his house in the village of Wamunyoro, and people are paying a lot of attention to what is happening there.
Gachagua was removed from his job a few months ago. Since then, he has been using his home to meet with other politicians, similar to what President William Ruto did before he was elected. Ruto also held many meetings at his house.
Some people think Gachagua is using his village home to avoid being followed by the government. He has said that government agents have been tracking him in the city. By staying in Wamunyoro, he can plan his next steps more freely.
Gachagua has met with leaders from his...
President William Ruto of Kenya has made some big changes to his team. He wants people who can help him win the next election in 2027.
Ruto has brought in politicians to replace experts in his Cabinet. These new leaders are well-known in their regions, people trust them, and they are also good at talking to the public.
At first, Ruto's government was popular. But in recent months, many people have criticized it. They are unhappy about high taxes and other problems.
On Friday, Mutahi Kagwe, William Kabogo, and Lee Kinyanjui became Cabinet secretaries. They are in charge of agriculture, technology, and trade.
Kagwe took over from Andrew Karanja in agriculture. Karanja was an expert who had worked in this field for a long time. But he...
Farmers in Narok County, Kenya, are making a big change. They used to grow wheat, but now they are starting to grow avocados instead.
Kenya is the top avocado grower in Africa and the sixth biggest in the world. Most of Kenya's avocados come from small farms.
Joel Kimtai is an avocado farmer in Narok. He says Narok could soon grow the most avocados in Kenya because it has a lot of land. Many farmers there are switching from wheat to avocados.
Kimtai's life has improved since he started growing avocados in 2013. He is part of a group that helps over 2,000 avocado farmers. The group sells 147 tons of avocados to other countries each year, and avocado prices have gone up a lot.
But there are some problems. It is hard for farmers to get...
Zimbabwe's economy grew in 2024, even with a bad drought and low mineral prices. The country showed that it is strong. At first, experts thought the economy would grow by 3.5%. But it actually grew by 2%. In 2025, the economy is expected to grow even more by 6%.
The rain in 2024 hurt maize crops, but wheat did very well. Farmers grew more wheat than Zimbabwe needed, and they will likely grow even more in 2025. This extra wheat, along with maize, helps ensure the country has enough food.
The government and other groups distributed food, mostly in rural areas, which helped end hunger in 2024. People who moved away from Zimbabwe also sent money home to their families, about $2.5 billion. This money also helped a lot.
There has been...
The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development has a warning for farmers. They say to watch out for African armyworms, which have been seen in some parts of the country.
African armyworms come from nearby countries like Zambia, Uganda, or Tanzania. Strong winds carry them from place to place. In recent years, they have caused big problems for farmers in Zimbabwe.
The Ministry says the armyworms are in the Mashonaland East and Central provinces. They are hurting crops like maize, sorghu,m and pastures. The government has sent chemicals and sprayers to help control the pests.
Armyworms are hard to get rid of once they arrive. They travel in big groups at night. The wind pushes them along. They like wet...
Farmers in Zimbabwe are worried about a new problem on their farms. Many workers are using illegal drugs that are cheap and easy to get. One of these drugs is called "tumbwa."
Tumbwa is very strong and makes people feel tired. They sleep for a long time and can't do their jobs well. This is causing big issues for tobacco farmers.
The drugs are being sold in farm areas where workers live. Some people who don't even work on the farms are bringing in the drugs to sell.
Workers who use tumbwa make a lot of mistakes. They break equipment and pick tobacco leaves before they are ready. This leads to poor quality crops and less money for farmers.
Using these drugs is also dangerous. Farm workers often operate machines that can be unsafe if...
Goat Thief Strikes Beatrice Farm, Flees Police.
A thief stole nine goats from a farm in Beatrice on Sunday night. The farmer, Onias Sanangura, is 44 years old.
The thief cut a hole in the farm's fence. He then took the goats and put them in his car, a Nissan AD van.
Police saw the thief's car on the side of the road. They were driving on the Harare-Masvingo highway. They stopped to check the car.
The thief ran away into the dark bush. The police could not catch him, but they did find the goats in his car.
Mr. Sanangura saw photos of the goats on WhatsApp. The police had posted them. He sent his worker to the police station. She said the goats were his.
Inspector Simon Chazovachiyi is the police spokesperson. He said the goats and...
IBBO Mandaza Jnr Seeks Acquittal in Alleged Assault Case.
IBBO Mandaza Jnr wants the court to clear his name. He is on trial for claims he hit his ex-wife. This would have happened on Christmas Eve.
Mandaza Jnr says there is not enough proof. His lawyers argue the case against him is weak. They say it would be unfair to make him defend himself.
The charges are confusing. At first, people said he pushed his ex-wife. Later, they said he hit her face and arms. His lawyers think the stories do not add up.
The court still has to decide. Will they let Mandaza Jnr go? Or will the trial continue? The answer is not clear yet.
The ex-wife's name is Ms. Tyler Rubenstein. She is 37 years old. The alleged fight took place last year.
Mandaza...
Zimbabwe Makes Buying Tobacco Easier.
Zimbabwe wants to improve its tobacco industry. Tobacco is a big part of the country's economy, and many farmers grow it to earn money.
The government has an agency called the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB). TIMB makes rules for growing and selling tobacco. They recently changed some rules to help farmers and buyers.
One change concerns licenses. Companies need a license to buy tobacco from farmers, and there are two types of licenses.
A contractor's license lets a company buy tobacco straight from farmers they work with. They often give farmers things like seeds or loans. An "A" class license allows buyers to get tobacco without helping farmers first.
Before, companies had to...
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