Why Kenya wants to introduce GMO cassava

Despite the neglect and setbacks, cassava has endured and continues to grow, quietly and persistently, waiting for broader recognition of its true value.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 days ago

New 2030 plan targets billions in financing for farmers and MSMEs

The plan comes at a time when small businesses and farmers are grappling with limited access to credit, volatile markets and the mounting effects of climate change that slow down growth.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 5 days ago

The worms turning food scraps into fertiliser

Five years ago, if you had told Catherine Obuchafu that worms could be a source of income, she would have laughed it off.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 11 days ago

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Diaspora funds reshape real estate market amid push for safeguards

Remittances from Kenyans living abroad are increasingly reshaping the country’s real estate sector.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 13 days ago

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StanChart launches China, Kenya corridor to boost SME growth, cross-border trade

Standard Chartered has launched a China–Kenya Trade Corridor to help SMEs expand internationally by simplifying cross-border trade and providing practical financial support.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 14 days ago

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Kenya launches real-time digital system to curb industrial pollution

In a bid to control air pollution in the country, Kenya launches digital tracking system to monitor and transmit real time data to NEMA.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 17 days ago

Disease detection drive boost for livestock farmers

Livestock diseases continue to pose a significant threat to farmers’ livelihoods, food security, and public health in Kenya.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 17 days ago

New financing deal to ease cash flow in Kenya's fresh produce sector

Avenews, an agri-fintech company, and the FPCK have announced a strategic partnership that aims to address a critical cash flow constraint within Kenya’s fresh produce sector.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 21 days ago

Farmers turn banana stems waste into wealth

For a long time, bananas have primarily been valued as food, while their thick green stems have been left to rot in the fields.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 24 days ago

Ruto reassures Kenyans on safety and potential of nuclear energy

President William Ruto has assured the public that nuclear energy is safe and does not pose any dangers many fear.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 25 days ago

State pens global agroforestry pact to lift farming communities

Kenya has taken a significant step towards advancing sustainable development and climate resilience following the signing of a new global partnership.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 25 days ago

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How smart homes are transforming urban living experience in Kenya

Across Kenya, smart home technology is slowly reshaping how people live, offering homeowners greater security, convenience, and energy efficiency.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 27 days ago

Kenya inches closer to nuclear power with Siaya plant plan

KENGEN will serve as the owner-operator of the country’s first nuclear power plant, which is expected to have a capacity of two gigawatts (GW).

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 26 days ago

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How storybook apps help grow a reading culture in Kenya

Digital storybook apps in Kenya are fostering a reading culture by engaging children with interactive stories that promote learning, creativity, and social responsibility.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 28 days ago

Fund to scale up climate and nature business in Africa

A new fund to support African enterprises in attracting private investment and scale climate-adaptation solutions that benefit people and nature has been launched.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

Grass saver: Farmers find hope in new hay technology

Jonathan Olelila used to graze his cattle, but after years of disappointment, he decided to take a different route — subdividing his land and planting grass specifically for hay production.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

Motorist demands signage on parking payment options within city centre

A motorist has issued a legal demand to the Nairobi County to install visible notices outlining available parking payment options, citing harassment by county parking officers whenever the app fails.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

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How high-value bee products can unlock millions for Kenyans

High-value bee products beyond honey, long overlooked, have the potential to generate significant income for Kenyan beekeepers.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

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Reforms unlock much-needed research cash for universities

Reforms in Kenyan universities, including Kabianga University, aim to bridge the gap between strong research capacity and commercialisation to boost market impact.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

A new books urges leaders to fulfill their promises

A new book, which challenges leaders to move beyond electoral victory towards the harder work of delivery, credibility, and sustained public trust, has been launched.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

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Sipping success: Inside a student's banana empire

A student entrepreneur showcases a growing banana-based beverage venture to intrigued crowds at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

How entrepreneurs can tap into Sh230b indigenous knowledge economy

Beatrice Kirundu is one of millions of Kenyans who have invested in indigenous knowledge–based intellectual assets, commonly referred to as the Natural Products Industry.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

Kenya, Brazil to address growing trade imbalance

The economic relationship between Kenya and Brazil has long been characterised by a significant trade imbalance, with Brazil exporting far more to Kenya than Kenya exports to Brazil.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

Traditional foods back in focus as experts push for healthier meal

The nutritional value of indigenous foods has prompted doctors  to recommend them for conditions such as diabetes and blood-related illnesses.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

New legislation in green financing a boost for Kenya's agricultural exports

New legislation provides for more tangible protections for public and private forests, and introduces new requirements for the sustainable management of dryland forests.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

Kenya faces rising paediatric cancer cases

Data from KUTRRH indicates that paediatric cancer is a growing health challenge in Kenya, with an estimated 3,200 new cases diagnosed among children and adolescents each year.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

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Agronomists reel from double trouble of high taxes, multiple licences

A survey conducted by AFAP reveals that agro-dealers in Kenya face heavy regulatory exploitation.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

Kenya hosts meeting on elephants and climate

Actions of elephants support biodiversity, regulate ecosystems, and enhance resilience to climate stress.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

Thriving in desert farming: Key lessons from Israel

Roey Yosef’s farm uses high-pressure systems and drip irrigation, an efficient method that delivers water directly to plant roots in precisely measured amounts.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

Kenya, Thailand partner to advance open learning, grassroots skills development

Green Africa Foundation and Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University have signed an MoU to promote open learning, applied research and knowledge sharing between Kenya and Thailand.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

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How conflict, degraded land became productive and income-generating farms

In 2022, a decision was made to aggregate the farms, marking the beginning of renewed hope for the farmers.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

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Inside dance festival that became the worst massacre in Israel's history

Hamas militants stormed the festival grounds near the Gaza border, killing hundreds of revellers and abducting others

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

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How global certification boosts livelihoods for local farmers

Anyone who buys products bearing the Fairtrade mark stands with farmers and workers, ensuring they earn fairly, work safely and produce ethically.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago

New bid to tackle food losses for supermarkets, restaurants

An innovative app designed to combat food waste and losses, connects stores with consumers, allowing them to sell surplus and near-expiry food items at significantly discounted prices.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago

Seed-sharing ban ends, bringing new dawn for women's group

The High Court in Machakos declared unconstitutional sections of the seed law that barred farmers from saving, sharing and selling indigenous seeds.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago

Financier ups competition with 100,000 handset financings in four months

While mobile money can be accessed through basic feature phones, its true potential lies in the advanced functionalities offered by smartphones.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago

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Flower growers halt expansion projects over tax refund delay

Regulatory bottlenecks have been cited as another major obstacle to the blooming of the sector.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 months ago

Ileret footprints cement Kenya's legacy as cradle of mankind

The recent discovery of Homo erectus footprints in Ileret, Marsabit County, adds new depth to this already fascinating narrative—one that is poised to become an even greater tourist attraction.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 months ago

Projects: Engineers Board goes digital

The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) has embarked on digital registration of all engineering projects to strengthen professionalism in the sector.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 months ago

Agronomist's push to grow herb exports to the EU

In 2018, Bramwel Mulama left his position as an associate researcher at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (Icipe) to focus fully on his own farming ventures.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 months ago