Tea farmers beat severe drought to earn Sh78.3 billion in revenue
Smallholder tea farmers under the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) have earned a total Sh78.3 billion in revenue from the sale of tea during the 2016/17 financial year.
By Maureen Akinyi 7 years ago
Tea farmers beat severe drought to earn Sh78.3 billion in revenue
Walking tractor does wonders
This walking tractor was specifically designed for those farmers who want to enjoy the services of a tractor but cannot afford the big and pricey machines.
By Maureen Akinyi 7 years ago
Walking tractor does wonders
Kenyan millenials warm up to farming as cool side hustle
Finally the Facebook generation is gradually beginning to embrace agriculture as a worthwhile side hustle. A new report shows the group popularly known as the millenials, are beginning to embrace farming.
By Maureen Akinyi 7 years ago
Kenyan millenials warm up to farming as cool side hustle
Distressed by power outages? Try a kerosene incubator
Mama Halima is a seasoned poultry farmer from Mombasa County. She has been using an electric-powered incubator to hatch eggs.
By Maureen Akinyi 7 years ago
Distressed by power outages? Try a kerosene incubator
Farmers cut out greedy brokers through online marketing to earn more
Sylvester Bett scans his flashing phone screen. As the little gadget gets to life, numbers instantly update, giving the precise offers he has received for cattle placed on auction at an online market.
By Maureen Akinyi 7 years ago
Farmers cut out greedy brokers through online marketing to earn more
Mega golf estate driving up property prices in Murang’a
The development of a luxury golf estate between Kabati and Kenol towns on the Thika Superhighway has sent land and property prices through the roof as investors scramble for property in the neighbourhoods.
By Maureen Akinyi 8 years ago
Mega golf estate driving up property prices in Murang’a
Students’ fish pond slab innovation to save farmers costs
A group of three students from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology have a solution that will help you actualise your dream of starting a fish farm.
By Maureen Akinyi 8 years ago
Students’ fish pond slab innovation to save farmers costs
Message of hope as world marks Sickle Cell Day today
In commemoration of the day, a number of activities have been held in various parts of the country to raise awareness on the disease.
By Maureen Akinyi 8 years ago
Message of hope as world marks Sickle Cell Day today
Farmers take out brokers from value chain by logging into online market
If you are a farmer looking to sell fruits, vegetables, maize or any other farm produce, you can post your products online. You can now interact with new customers on a new Internet sales forum.
By Maureen Akinyi 8 years ago
Farmers take out brokers from value chain by logging into online market
Varsity students create app that helps to run a greenhouse more efficiently
Smart technology makes farming fun, cool and easy.
By Maureen Akinyi 8 years ago
Varsity students create app that helps to run a greenhouse more efficiently
Boda boda that can irrigate crops and ferry farm inputs
For most small-holder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, irrigating crops is a challenge due to lack of simple, affordable, reliable and efficient irrigation technologies.
By Maureen Akinyi 8 years ago
Boda boda that can irrigate crops and ferry farm inputs
Injecting a dose of order in pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya boss DR.Paul Mwaniki is tasked with a sensitive job — to ensure Kenyans get quality medicine. He spoke to Maureen Akinyi about his vision for the society, his journey to the top, challenges and family life
By Maureen Akinyi 11 years ago
Injecting a dose of order in pharmacy
Chef of many cuisines
KIRAN JETHWA, 36, is not your average chef who savours time spent in the kitchen whipping up gourmets, he is also an accomplished businessman, a successful TV host and producer and until recently, an ardent rugby player. He shares his world with MAUREEN AKINYI
By - MAUREEN AKINYI 11 years ago
Chef of many cuisines
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