×
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
Tractors have remained a preserve of the wealthiest farmers around the country.
Besides their prohibitive cost, it made little economic sense for smallholder farmers, who form the bulk of the farming population in Kenya to purchase one. This could start changing in coming months with the invention of the walking tractors that are promising to do almost anything a small scale farmer needs from slashing, digging to planting and irrigation. A walking tractor was one of the key attractions at the just-concluded Chinese expo in Nairobi.
Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers!
join