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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 1 year ago
Thinking of investing in bamboo growing? Here is where money is
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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 2 years ago
In numbers: Here's what Kenyans think about GM maize
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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
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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 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
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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 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
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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
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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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