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...
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...
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...
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’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...
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, 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...
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...














































