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Thinking of investing in bamboo growing? Here is where money is

The time it takes for bamboo to mature can vary depending on the specific species and growing conditions. However, most species reach maturity within three to five years.

By Jennifer Anyango 2 years ago

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In numbers: Here's what Kenyans think about GM maize

Several respondents noted that there is still need for more objective research and that scientists should tell or educate more about GMOs.

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

How to grow and make money from your aloe vera

Aloe vera farming is becoming a lucrative business idea in Kenya due to its herbal properties and benefits. Aloe vera is used as an ingredient or raw material to produce several products.

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

You don't have to plant 'nduma' on riverbeds

Arrowroot is a popular delicacy in Kenya and is considered a healthier option, especially for breakfast. Popularly known as nduma, the tuber is typically a water crop.

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

Pixie: Sweet mix of orange and tangerine

The fruit is a cross between oranges and tangerines, its yellow-orange in colour, seedless, easy to peel, tasty and highly nutritious.

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

We can improve voter experience through reforms, not quick fixes

Electoral preparations were better than 2017, though voter registration and education didn't quite pan out as planned.

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

New-look Barcelona held 0-0 by Rayo in Lewandowski's debut

Barcelona mortgaged its financial future to give Xavi Hernandez the talent he wanted.

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

The role of artistes in nation building

It is through art that we memorialise our heroes, and honour those who fell during our independence struggle.

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

Rigathi Gachagua: It is a seamless and peaceful exercise so far, I am pleased

Gachagua praised the IEBC officials for what he termed as a 'seamless process'.

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

Six appear before Kericho court deny killing Nakuru women

The six who were held in Nakuru police stations were arraigned in Kericho because the duty court sits there this week for the August recess

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

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Legislators lose hefty allowances in fresh pay review by SRC

The changes are expected to save the taxpayers close to Sh382.2 million annually in the next five years.

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

Pope heads to Canada as Indigenous groups seek full apology

The Canadian government has admitted that physical and sexual abuse were rampant in the state-funded Christian schools that operated from the 19th century to the 1970s.

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

An apple a day keeps the doctor and poverty away

The most common apple varieties in the country are disease-resistant ones such as Enterprise, Liberty, Gold Rush, Jona Free, Pristine and William Pride.

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

Cinnamon: Old, sweet spice that colours most kitchens

Cinnamon is also known as sweet wood and it is one of the oldest known spices. Though it can be lucrative, it is grown by a few farmers in Kenya. [iStock Photo]

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

Mint: Sweet and cooling herb you cannot ignore

Mint, also known as Mentha, has been long known as a herbal remedy, easing upset stomachs, calming stress and anxiety, and promoting restful sleep, according to healthline.com.

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

Coffee producers want bloc to declare crop strategic commodity

Agriculture ministers say the crop is as source of livelihood for many of the continent's farmers. Summit of 25 countries in Nairobi highlights need to improve performance of the industry.

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

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Drought slowed down growth of agricultural sector last year

Agriculture declined by 0.2 per cent last year, the only sector that did not record growth as Kenya's economy rebounded to grow at 7.5 per cent.

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

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 years ago

Sh63.9b to tame food insecurity, climate disaster

Farmers have received a major boost after Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani allocated an additional Sh2.7 billion to the fertiliser subsidy programme.

By Jennifer Anyango 4 years ago