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Jennifer Anyango

It's a mixed bag for farmers despite Finance Bill review

The Finance Bill has imposed excise duty on imported table eggs, onions and potatoes to protect local farmers from an influx from our neighbouring countries.

By Jennifer Anyango 6 months ago

It's a mixed bag for farmers despite Finance Bill review

Agriculture gets additional Sh5b as sector allocated Sh54.6b

Agriculture gets additional Sh5b as sector allocated Sh54.6b

By Jennifer Anyango 6 months ago

Entrepreneurs to be trained on cybersecurity

Entrepreneurs to be trained on cybersecurity

By Jennifer Anyango 6 months ago

Relief for farmers as avocado exports resume on March 1

Relief for farmers as avocado exports resume on March 1

By Jennifer Anyango 10 months ago

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 1 year ago

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

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 2 years ago

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

Genetically-modified crops: Is the government pushing Kenya to food security or starvation?

The Cabinet noted that it lifted the ban after consulting widely, talking to various experts and looking at technical reports

By Dominic Omondi, Jennifer Anyango 2 years ago

Genetically-modified crops: Is the government pushing Kenya to food security or starvation?

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 2 years ago

How to grow and make money from your aloe vera

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 2 years ago

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

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 2 years ago

Pixie: Sweet mix of orange and tangerine

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 2 years ago

We can improve voter experience through reforms, not quick fixes

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 2 years ago

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

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 2 years ago

The role of artistes in nation building

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 2 years ago

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

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 2 years ago

Six appear before Kericho court deny killing Nakuru women

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 2 years ago

Legislators lose hefty allowances in fresh pay review by SRC

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 2 years ago

Pope heads to Canada as Indigenous groups seek full apology

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 2 years ago

An apple a day keeps the doctor and poverty away

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 2 years ago

Cinnamon: Old, sweet spice that colours most kitchens

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 2 years ago

Mint: Sweet and cooling herb you cannot ignore

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 2 years ago

Coffee producers want bloc to declare crop strategic commodity

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 2 years ago

Drought slowed down growth of agricultural sector last year

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 2 years ago

Tips on growing tasty cassava loved by clients

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 2 years ago

Sh63.9b to tame food insecurity, climate disaster

Steps to cut through the crowded banana market

The soil should be well-nourished to feed your plant. It is important to provide at least 12 hours of sunlight to encourage growth.

By Jennifer Anyango 2 years ago

Steps to cut through the crowded banana market

‘Minji’: Central Kenya’s beloved legume creeps up across the borders

The varieties available locally are sweet, snow and snap peas. Of these, snow pea is the most popular variety grown in Kenya.

By Jennifer Anyango 2 years ago

‘Minji’: Central Kenya’s beloved legume creeps up across the borders

Eggplant: The vegetable lifting farmers' fortunes

It is a perennial crop, with the unripe fruit is consumed as cooked vegetable. It is low in calories, fats and a good source of vitamins and minerals.

By Jennifer Anyango 2 years ago

Eggplant: The vegetable lifting farmers' fortunes

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 2 years ago

Reap a pretty profit from protein-rich soybean

How to grow pumpkins for commercial purposes

The common varieties include white giant from South Africa, Israel giant, Egyptian giant, ‘Squach’ and ‘Dola’.

By Jennifer Anyango 2 years ago

How to grow pumpkins for commercial purposes

The art of farming healthy roses: Eleven things you need to know

The crop does well in sunlight, humid and moderate temperatures of between 15 degrees to 28 degrees celcius is ideal for rose cultivation.

By Jennifer Anyango 2 years ago

The art of farming healthy roses: Eleven things you need to know

Amazing health benefits of courgette

Besides being great in various recipes, Zucchini has no fat, contains a lot of water and fibre.

By Jennifer Anyango 2 years ago

Amazing health benefits of courgette

Celery: Low-calorie veggie for fitness fanatics

Grown for its stalks, leaves and seeds, its demand is increasing as people become more health-conscious.

By Jennifer Anyango 2 years ago

Celery: Low-calorie veggie for fitness fanatics

Jackfruit: Giant fruit that can change your fortunes

Jackfruit grows best in deep, sandy loam to clay loam soils of medium fertility with good drainage.

By Jennifer Anyango 2 years ago

Jackfruit: Giant fruit that can change your fortunes

How farmers can beat shocks of climate change, gain food security

Food insecurity attributed to unreliable weather patterns occasioned by climate change. Farmers urged to embrace technology, resilient varieties.

By Jennifer Anyango 2 years ago

How farmers can beat shocks of climate change, gain food security

The season of plums! Learn and cash in on it

Plum cultivars include Shiro, Harry pickstone, Reubennel, Santa rosa, Burbank, Satsuma (Red Cardinal or Blood plum), Methyl, Cherry plum and Kelsey.

By Jennifer Anyango 2 years ago

The season of plums! Learn and cash in on it

Report raises alarm over dire hunger situation in Kenya

Kenya’s hunger situation is worrying, a new report shows.

By Jennifer Anyango 2 years ago

Report raises alarm over dire hunger situation in Kenya

It is raining mangoes! But where is the money?

Mango yields depend on the variability and climatic conditions in a particular region.

By Jennifer Anyango 2 years ago

It is raining mangoes! But where is the money?

Once forgotten, sweet potato is now hot cake

The popular sweet potato is well known for its great source of fibre, vitamins and minerals such as beta-carotene that acts as powerful anti-oxidants.

By Jennifer Anyango 2 years ago

Once forgotten, sweet potato is now hot cake

Peach: Tantalising fruit with a delicate aroma

There is local and international market for fruits that have been growing steadily over the years.

By Jennifer Anyango 2 years ago

Peach: Tantalising fruit with a delicate aroma

Gateway to fruitful farming of custard apples

Custard apple is a subtropical deciduous woody shrub that has branches that spread irregularly, can reach eight meters high under favourable condition

By Jennifer Anyango 2 years ago

Gateway to fruitful farming of custard apples

Lettuce: Healthy salad loved by urban dwellers

Most lettuce varieties are eaten fresh and are commonly served as the base of green salads.

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

Lettuce: Healthy salad loved by urban dwellers

All you need to know about beetroot farming

It is rich in fibre, iron, potassium and Vitamin C and associated with lowering blood pressure.

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

All you need to know about beetroot farming

There’s money to be made from broccoli

Broccoli is a green plant belonging to the cabbage family, whose flowering head, stalk and small associated leaves are eaten as vegetables.

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

There’s money to be made from broccoli

Yatani: China - Africa relations must remain balanced

Kenya has challenged the Africa-China cooperation summit to help improve the continent's trade imbalance.

By Jennifer Anyango 3 years ago

Yatani: China - Africa relations must remain balanced

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