Experts back tech to boost food security

President William Ruto inspects the completed works at the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project in Kilifi and Tana River counties. He said that the completion of construction works at the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project's siltation basin and water canal marks a significant milestone in actualising the long-awaited food production initiative. [PCS]

The ongoing rains pounding various parts of the country are likely to disrupt agricultural production and lead to food shortages in Kenya and other East African countries this season.

As a result, Kenya may be forced to import essential food items such as maize, wheat and rice from other countries.