Landmark summit to drive agri-food financing in Africa
The conference in Nairobi hopes to bridge the financing gap, catalyze innovation, and help build a resilient agri-food future for Africa By Zablon Oyugi yuzablon@gmail.com…
Kenya Unveils Ambitious 10-Year Irrigation Plan to Boost Food Security and Create 5 Million Jobs
By Zablon Oyugi The Kenyan government has unveiled the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP), a comprehensive 10-year strategy aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural…
Project aims at ‘MOre’ safe milk for millions of Kenyans
Launched by Kenya Dairy Board and ILRI, the initiative aims at boosting informal dairy markets in peri-urban settings which account for about 80 percent of…
Opportunities for Kenyan farmers in the growing global frozen fruit market
The global frozen fruits market is experiencing remarkable growth, driven by increasing consumer demand for healthy, convenient, and long-lasting food options. As lifestyles change, health…
Call for increased women leadership to bolster Africa’s agrifood systems
The work women do collectively feeds humanity, yet they continue to face significant barriers such as limited access to land, which restrict their ability to…
Part Two: How Viola Maina is turning gooseberries into wine, juice, jam and sauces
The packaging process: Once gooseberries arrive from the farms, they undergo a step-by-step packaging process. The berries are weighed to get the exact kilos, which…
How Viola Maina is turning gooseberries into wine, juice, jam and sauces
Part One In the heart of Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, an innovative entrepreneur has transformed a seemingly wild and overlooked fruit into a thriving business….
Husqvarna, international organisations partner in fight to save Kenya’s mangrove forests and restore ecosystems
Kenya’s mangrove forests are among the country’s most critical habitats in the fight against climate change. These vital ecosystems serve as essential breeding grounds for…
Diploma aside, Munene unearths clean money from vegetable farm
He pocketed Sh350,000 last year from carrots, thanks to an economical ‘hydrum’ pump; now he is striving to ensure a sustained supply of vegetables to…
Ksh2.8B cashew nut project to benefit 10,500 farmers in Kilifi
The county has designated 5,000 acres in Chakama for cashew nut farming, where locals will be allocated land to cultivate the crop which was once…
Over 120,000 seeds from 13 African trees deposited in global seed vault
Since the early 1990s, the Norwegian centre has played a crucial role in conserving tree biodiversity and making native seeds available for use by breeders,…
British International Investment in $100m Deal with KCB for Climate and Women Funding
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced the provision of a $100 million Tier 2 capital facility to…
New innovative tool to help farmers lower fungicide use
The International Potato Centre (CIP) has introduced a simple yet effective tool poised to assist farmers in their spraying decisions and cut fungicide use in…
Abu Dhabi firm inks deal to expand Galana-Kulalu irrigation project
-On completion, the project could be the biggest in East and Southern Africa, meeting 41 percent of Kenya’s annual maize consumption demand -Aspects to be…
Researchers advocate for climate-resilient livestock breeding to meet growing population and changing climate needs
African livestock producers have a unique opportunity to improve the production of meat, milk and eggs through modern breeding technologies and innovations being tested in Africa,…