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.
Alloys Barasa Mulla at his bamboo farm in Butula, Busia County.
Bamboo tree is a valuable plant. However, many farmers do not consider farming the crop, which according to those who have ever had a chance to engage themselves in growing and selling the crop can give a farmer a lot of money.
Alloys Mulla is one of those farmers who know the value of the bamboo crop. He learnt of bamboo farming through an article that he read in one of the newspapers in June 2004, and did not hesitate to venture into this kind of farming, after developing a keen interest on the multipurpose crop.
Premium Article
Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.
Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment.
At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate,
factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the
pursuit of credible journalism.