Ground African crickets to be used to fortify porridge, experts say..
By Mwangi Mumero The insect is said to be rich in crude protein, fat, essential amino acids, minerals, and vitamins Ground African crickets can now…
African Armyworm invades
The end of April brought about an alarm for farmers all over Africa. An outbreak of the deadly African armyworm is ongoing on 33 countries…
Financing is the key to Kenya’s food security.
According to studies conducted by the UN two billion people did not access safe and nutritious food in 2019. Additionally, more than 650 million people…
Fertilizer costs subsidized to almost half
The launch of Subsidized fertilizers has begun across the country as the rainy season draws closer. Agriculture CS Mr Peter Munya oversaw the process at…
World Bank working to help with food security
Exciting news as the World Bank announces it will give Kenya $200 million to improve food security and development. Senior Agriculture economis at the World…
ASAL areas move to Hydroponic farming
The County Governments in Arid and Semi-Arid (ASAL) areas are investing in technology as they battle drought. Over the past couple of years, the country…
West Pokot distributes maize seeds
The county of West Pokot has begun distribution of 381 tons (381,000kgs) of certified maize seeds to all wards. This effort is in readiness for…
A New Leaf of fortune in Alia
The village of Alia in Mwatate sub-county is a small quiet settlement of farmers. It rests within a natural surroundings of bushes and grassland that…
Twiga, raises further funds to further food solutions
Twiga is a B2B e-commerce platform that works diligently to provide food solutions across Africa. They recently managed to raise $50 million I Series C…
Artificial Insemination in Busia County
Artificial Insemination (AI) is strongly taking shape amongst dairy farmers in Busia. Numerous farmers are using the process in breeding exotic cows to close the…
KenTrade eases export procedures
The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) has announced plans to simplify trade procedures for Avocado and Fish this year. They hope this change will lower…
Ukraine ban food exportation in light of war
Russia made an attack on the nation of Ukraine on the 24th of February for a number of controversial reasons. Depending on who has the…
Apollo, Kenyan Agri-tech firm receives $1 million debt financing
Kenyan based Agritech startup, Apollo celebrates securing $1 million debt financing to help small-scale farmers. The Agri-Business Capital Fund (ABC Fund), led the funding round….
New breed of Rice in Mwea ‘growing’ food security
A new breed of rice in Mwea has come up and may soon replace the need for rice importation. According to scientists the hybrid is…
Shamba Pride receives Funding
The Kenyan Agri-tech start-up Shamba Pride raised US$1.1 million in funding from Seedstars Africa Ventures and Gray Matters Capital. The firm hops this will enable…