2025 Intake Open University of Kenya
2025 Intake Open University of Kenya

Agribusiness

Learn from innovations in modern farming and agribusiness techniques, get inspired by stories of what others are doing

An overview of food and nutrition security in Kenya

Availability, access, utilization, and stability act as the four cornerstones of food security.  The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is disrupting supply chains and further affecting the prices of grain, fertilizer, and energy.  Unavailability of food, inadequate health...

Agriculture and the Kenyan economy: Road to recovery

In Kenya, the agricultural sector comprises six subsectors: industrial crops, food crops, horticulture, livestock, fisheries and forestry.  Positively transforming agriculture is crucial to growing the economy and alleviating poverty. It has been said that apart from...

AGRIBUSINESS: Why pineapple farming is an economic game changer

Pineapple farming in Africa is a significant agricultural activity. Pineapples take about 12-24 months to reach maturity, depending on the variety.  Collaboration between farmers, researchers, extension services, and relevant stakeholders is crucial in overcoming possible challenges...
Black Soldier Flies at their pupa stage. Black soldier farming has become common in Kenya, a solution to agribusiness-sensitive challenges to farmers. PHOTO/IDH.

How Zaida is recycling waste into wealth through black soldier farming

By utilizing the larvae of black soldier flies as a substitute for conventional feed ingredients and converting organic waste into fertilizers rich in nutrients, this farming method effectively turns waste into a valuable resource.  The...
Bananas are Africa's staple food in many cultures. Banana farming can reduce hunger in the continent, providing nutritious food. PHOTO/Samuel Okerosi, Scholar Media Africa.

Why banana farming may be Africa’s strategic move to fight hunger

Bananas are one of the most widely consumed fruits globally and are known for their sweet taste and high nutritional value.  They are a good source of essential nutrients such as potassium, vitamin C, vitamin...
Workers harvesting avocados at Parachichi Center farm in Uasin Gishu County. Farmers are encouraged to use crates to avoid damage to the fruit. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Parachichi Center credited for a shift to avocado farming in Uasin Gishu

For ages, farmers in Uasin Gishu County have been known for large-scale maize farming. Parachichi Centre decided to venture into avocado farming to diversify the farmers. As the lead avocado producer in Uasin Gishu, Parachichi Centre...
Magdalene Ndung'u, a tomato supplier based in Kisii town. She has three years into the business and says it has been profitable all along. PHOTO/Boaz Khuteka, Scholar Media Africa.

Magdalene’s successful journey from local vendor to owning tomato depot

Shifting from mitumba business, she started her tomato supplying business in 2020. She handpicked a group of hardworking and committed employees who shared her vision and values.  To succeed, she encourages people to work as hard...
Seif Waziri (left) and Paul Rugendo, owners of Siha Organic Grocery Stores in Nauru city. They aim at promoting healthy living. PHOTO/Courtesy.

From campus buddies to business partners, the journey to Siha Organic

The grocery aims to enhance healthy living through fresh, organic foods. The duo is also employing technology for better agricultural approaches. They envision being the greatest agricultural producers and suppliers regionally. Imagine meeting your future business partner...
Aquacheck soil moisture probe device. PHOTO/Crop Nutrition Services Ltd.

Aquacheck, the new technology helping farmers save irrigation water amid drought

One year ago, James Nderitu, a farmer, would spend about KSh1300 as labor costs for irrigating his 5-acre farm where he grows vegetables. Nderitu says his farm would consume about 50,000 liters of irrigation water...
Farmers at a coffee farm at Kapseret sub-county, Uasin Gishu county. More farmers in the North Rift Region have turned to coffee farming from maize farming. PHOTO/Edmond Kipngeno, Scholar Media Africa.

AGRIBUSINESS: New dawn as Uasin Gishu farmers shift to coffee farming

Uasin Gishu County is popular in maize farming, with vast lands being farmed and most of the proceeds used commercially and some percentage going to domestic consumption.  A section of the North Rift Region farmers...