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Time for pastoralists to ignore culture and elect women

For these communities to accept women leadership, there needs to be a major cultural shift focusing on communicating the successes of the current women in County Assembly, NA and Senate.

By Fatma Hirsi Mohamed 5 days ago

Time for pastoralists to ignore culture and elect women

Shrines where politicians and believers alike go to seek answers

Shrines where politicians and believers alike go to seek answers

By Standard Team 9 days ago

Sh140 million fish landing and cold storage completed

Sh140 million fish landing and cold storage completed

By Olivia Odhiambo 11 days ago

Farmers' lobby decries death of extension services

Farmers' lobby decries death of extension services

By James Wanzala 12 days ago

Tips on growing pears and its attractive health benefits

Pears take three to five years for the tree to start fruiting. However, grafted varieties can start bearing two years after planting.

By Jennifer Anyango 14 days ago

Tips on growing pears and its attractive health benefits

High cost of chicken feed is now a blessing for some Embu farmers

Farmers, especially smallholders still experience production challenges which in turn hurts incomes for them, a majority of whom are in rural areas.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 14 days ago

High cost of chicken feed is now a blessing for some Embu farmers

Agriculture insurance lessening farmers' pain as climate changes

From 2008 to 2018, Sh3.6 trillion was lost in Africa due to declines in crop and livestock production following extreme weather conditions.

By Mwenda Kimathi and Brian Kimutai 18 days ago

Agriculture insurance lessening farmers' pain as climate changes

Dos and don'ts when travelling abroad

The first thing to remember is that you are embarking on a trip of a lifetime that might give you a complete culture shock. Do thorough research on this so that you can be well equipped.

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 19 days ago

Dos and don'ts when travelling abroad

What it takes to translate the Bible

Many residents cannot read and understand foreign languages. Translation of the Bible is key in helping youths keep abreast with the word of God.

By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago

What it takes to translate the Bible

Governors blame low agricultural output on poor weather

Maize, coffee and tea production declined in FY 2021/22, CoG Chairman Martin Wambora says reduction due to unfavorable weather conditions, inadequate rains.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Governors blame low agricultural output on poor weather

New Europe green regulations tighten pinch for local farmers

The plan, referred to as bringing nature back across Europe, will involve ecosystems from agricultural land and seas to forests and urban environments.

By Kelvin Ogega 1 month ago

New Europe green regulations tighten pinch for local farmers

The knee-jerk leadership syndrome that forms the unique Kenyan dilemma

The memory of Kenyans and of Kenya seems so short, a national amnesia pandemic of sorts. Our nation has slowly slid into dementia, at a rather young age.

By Archbishop Anthony Muheria 1 month ago

The knee-jerk leadership syndrome that forms the unique Kenyan dilemma

Hindu community share their culture with Kenyans

The event brought together 154 Hindu communities across the five Hindu zones, including Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Mt Kenya, and Mombasa.

By Nancy Nzau 1 month ago

Hindu community share their culture with Kenyans

Let's decolonise ourselves by reigniting unique traditions

Traditionally, it was recognised that a marriage happened not just between two people but in families and communities.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 1 month ago

Let's decolonise ourselves by reigniting unique traditions

Things look up again for office market after pandemic hit

When Covid struck, most firms operated a hybrid working model but this has changed since the reopening of the economy.

By Francis Ayieko 1 month ago

Things look up again for office market after pandemic hit

New miraa regulations finally take effect after lengthy wait

Miraa shall not be stored or transported together with other products that may contaminate it or otherwise adversely affect its quality, state the regulations.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

New miraa regulations finally take effect after lengthy wait

ASK show to be held after August polls

Mombasa ASK Show Chairman Anisa Abdallah said several stakeholders were engaged before arriving at the decision to hold the once-popular event in November.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

ASK show to be held after August polls

How Igada traditional drummers are struggling to conserve culture

Usually, strong young men with skills to play the Igada drum would be identified and tasked to play it every night until the dead person was buried.

By Brian Kisanji 2 months ago

How Igada traditional drummers are struggling to conserve culture

Sh46m fertiliser distribution to cushion Nakuru farmers

The initial fertiliser cost sold for Sh6,000-Sh6,500 per 50kg but large-scale farmers say the move is still not enough.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Sh46m fertiliser distribution to cushion Nakuru farmers

Agrico, firm in deal to boost potato farmers

Besides field training on growing quality potatoes, farmers can also access the information via Facebook where potato knowledge is shared between farmers, experts and off-takers.

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

Agrico, firm in deal to boost potato farmers

It is heartbreaking that farmers are still using harmful pesticides

Scientists have worked tirelessly to come up with safer alternatives that are now available.

By Catherine Kunyanga 2 months ago

It is heartbreaking that farmers are still using harmful pesticides

The place of music and dance in Luo culture

A popular Luo song, Adhiambo Sianda by musician Dola Kabarry compliments a woman named Adhiambo for her robust and shapely hips. Sianda is Dholuo for the backside.

By Joe Ombuor 2 months ago

The place of music and dance in Luo culture

Horticulture extends its lead as biggest foreign exchange earner

The volume of produce exported grew by 29 per cent to 405,000 tonnes in 2021. The sector benefited from higher prices in the international market.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

Horticulture extends its lead as biggest foreign exchange earner

Don't get lost in weight loss 'magic pills'

Weight is a touchy subject, especially when it comes to women. With insanely high beauty standards, the pressure is becoming unbearable.

By Esther Muchene 3 months ago

Don't get lost in weight loss 'magic pills'

Police arrest seven suspects of gang that killed JKUAT student

Seven people have been arrested in connection with the death of Joel Juma, a fourth-year student at JKUAT.

By Fidelis Kabunyi and Gitau Wanyoike 3 months ago

Police arrest seven suspects of gang that killed JKUAT student

Coffee farmers fear return of cartels

Coffee reforms opened the way for growers to command the value chain, including selling their own coffee directly or through Nairobi Coffee Exchange without additional marketing licences.

By Patrick Alushula 3 months ago

Coffee farmers fear return of cartels

UN agency, African Union in joint effort to woo more youth into agriculture

The growing population is projected to triple domestic food demand in sub-Saharan Africa by 2050.

By Moses Omusolo 3 months ago

UN agency, African Union in joint effort to woo more youth into agriculture

Memory of World register to be integrated in lessons

The memory of the World Google Arts & Culture platform also features educational resources that Unesco recently made available, a children’s book and a lesson plan for secondary school teachers.

By Caroline Chebet 3 months ago

Memory of World register to be integrated in lessons

Researchers link malaria with agriculture in 16 African nations

The region’s progress towards ending malaria has stalled in recent years. Presence of natural vegetation within agricultural lands may reduce malaria.

By The Conversation 4 months ago

Researchers link malaria with agriculture in 16 African nations

How Ukur Yatani failed agriculture in its hour of need

Sector that is critical to country’s food security received lower Budget allocation compared to last year. More than three million Kenyans are facing hunger due to the prevailing drought.

By Macharia Kamau 4 months ago

How Ukur Yatani failed agriculture in its hour of need

Animal horns keep culture and folk music beats alive

Horn blowing originated from Egypt where Kalenjin speakers are claimed to have migrated from in the 1700s.

By Edward Kosut 4 months ago

Animal horns keep culture and folk music beats alive

Tips on growing tasty cassava loved by clients

Cassava produces about ten times more carbohydrates than most cereals per unit area, and are ideal for production in marginal and drought-prone areas, the KALRO says.

By Jennifer Anyango 4 months ago

Tips on growing tasty cassava loved by clients

Central smiles as Munya’s reforms add more money into the pockets of farmers

The changes brought to an end the era of farmers uprooting their tea bushes and coffee trees following a decline in prices for their produce.

By Boniface Gikandi 4 months ago

Central smiles as Munya’s reforms add more money into the pockets of farmers

Address the knowledge gaps that hinder market access by farmers

Knowledge on what to produce, how to produce, which stage of the value chain to support, what the market orientation of a value chain is etc...

By T. Ogweno 4 months ago

Address the knowledge gaps that hinder market access by farmers

Interesting facts about DR-Congo

Due to moderate rainfall, DRC enjoys a vibrant agricultural sector that employs two-thirds of the population

By Elvince Joshua 4 months ago

Interesting facts about DR-Congo

Flower exporters eye rosier times with new markets

Industry lobby boss says Covid-induced downturn has taught them reliance on traditional markets is not sustainable.

By Macharia Kamau 4 months ago

Flower exporters eye rosier times with new markets

Why four fig trees on a grave?

The fig trees on graves are not to be cut down as that would mean demolishing the dead person’s home.

By Benard Lusigi 4 months ago

Why four fig trees on a grave?

Culture, religion help brothers gain acceptance after 17-year jail term

The elders ensure the brothers lick some ash-like substance wrapped with a piece of paper. Later, they wash their hands with the remaining concotion.

By Robert Amalemba 4 months ago

Culture, religion help brothers gain acceptance after 17-year jail term

Trans Nzoia on spot over rising harmful cultural practices

Health officials say early marriages, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and wife inheritance are some of the harmful cultural practices.

By Osinde Obare 4 months ago

Trans Nzoia on spot over rising harmful cultural practices

Food security fears as farmers struggle with high cost of inputs

They expect quick interventions by the State and players in the agricultural sector to minimise the suffering.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

Food security fears as farmers struggle with high cost of inputs

USIU-Africa holds Culture Week after two year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic

During the three-day festival, the university has a unique opportunity to experience the food, dress, music and language of the various cultures.

By USIU-Africa 4 months ago

USIU-Africa holds Culture Week after two year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Bungoma: Where women who give birth to twins are frowned at and seen as ‘bad omen’

Most women have walked out of their marriages after discovering they are pregnant with twins.

By Omelo Juliet 4 months ago

Bungoma: Where women who give birth to twins are frowned at and seen as ‘bad omen’

Agricultural productivity reduces by 34pc in Africa

Increasing weather and climate extreme events have exposed millions to acute food insecurity.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

Agricultural productivity reduces by 34pc in Africa

Reap a pretty profit from protein-rich soybean

As a versatile legume, the soybean is a common cash crop that produces twice as much yield per acre as most other vegetables or grains.

By Jennifer Anyango 5 months ago

Reap a pretty profit from protein-rich soybean

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