$1.3B Mastercard deal to save lives in Kenya, other African nations
The Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative will acquire vaccines for at least 50 million people Kenyans will be among African beneficiaries from the $1.3…
How unique agroforestry model has enabled half-acre farm to rake in Ksh200,000 monthly
From a distance, it looks like a jumbled-up farm where tens of ordinary and fruit trees, and vegetables are growing together, competing for space on…
Brachiaria grass, a ‘wonder grass’ for livestock
Indigenous dairy cows and crosses have lower milk production, yielding between one and10 liters daily compared to exotic breeds such as Friesians and Jerseys that…
Kenya heading towards starvation and who is to blame
It is hard to remember any decision that has ever harmed Kenya as much as the current recommendation pushing Parliament to adopt the European Union’s…
ACWICT and CABI partner to enhance digital agricultural resource use for women and youth
By Smart Farmer Kenyan women and young farmers will benefit from a partnership between the African Centre for Women, Information and Communications Technology (ACWICT) and CABI. The…
The dairy sector on a ‘burning platform’
Even before the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the dairy sector in Kenya was already on a ‘burning platform’, according to experts. The burning platform…
Efforts to revive ‘Black Gold’ renewed
For many years, coffee farming was a profitable business. Many remember with nostalgia the good old days. Today, the situation has drastically changed. While Kenyan…
Use seedling trays for better germination and returns
Carolyne Mwangi was determined to make her 100 x 100 piece of land in Ruiru, Kimbo, in Kiambu County, more profitable. “Despite being employed, I…
How to get avocado trees to fruit at 14 months
After engaging in several farming ventures that have yielded little success, a Nandi farmer has earned himself the nickname, Gambler Farmer. But Mr Richard Tuwei,…
Jack Ma foundation 9 tips for African businesses
Africa’s Business Heroes is a flagship philanthropic programme started by Chinese businessman Jack Ma to support entrepreneurs in Africa and Ms Zahra Baitie-Boateng is the…
Leather industry platform to boost EA trade
By Clifford Akumu The launch of an industry network developed to boost trade in leather and its products among the East African Community (EAC) member…
New means to control spread of Brucellosis in livestock and humans
Brucellosis is among the most important zoonotic diseases. The disease, spreads when one consumes raw contaminated animal products, including milk, or comes into contact with…
Rice farmers tackling destructive Golden Apple Snails
Rice farmers in the Mwea region of Kirinyaga County have been given tips on the management of the snails threatening paddy rice production. The programme…
Macadamia nut farming in Kenya
Macadamia is as precious as gold in the world of nuts. By 2011, only a few people knew that it was grown in Kenya. In…
How to retain lucrative EU rose cut flowers market
Rose flower farmers need measures to fight against the False Codling Moth (FCM) to retain and expand the lucrative European Union market. Three years ago,…