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VIDEO: Farmers benefit from use of lime-based fertilizer
We are encouraging farmers to use lime-based fertilizers to reduce soil acidity and improve nutrient uptake by crops. The ultimate goal is to increase farmer productivity so as to increase Kenya’s food security.
Other than yields, the fertilizers improve soil …
VIDEO: Bridging the information gap in Kenya’s Agribusiness Sector
Over 3,000 farmers and 40 stakeholders in agriculture including County Government, input suppliers, traders, financial institutions, insurance firms converged at the Mwea Agriculture Expo held at Wang’uru stadium in Kirinyaga Sub-county.
The Expo was organised by New Down Town Ltd …
VIDEO: Wetting the Dry Taps of Mombasa
There has been a perennial water shortage in Mombasa, with informal settlements like Toa Tugawe in Kisauni most affected. These areas receive water for about two days in a week, for less than three hours each of these days.
This …
We need to address drought emergencies
By Abdikarim Daud
The arid and semi-arid counties of Kenya have been facing a dry spell and severe vegetation deficits. According to the UN Food and Agricultural Organisation, Kenya is at position 13 of 233 countries at risk due
The Dynamics of Wash Environment in ASAL and Western Regions of Kenya
By Hosborn Oyoo
The ever changing dynamics in Arid and Semi Arid Land (ASAL) counties and growing enthusiasm among the populace of this region, present a complete shift from old paradigm of complaints, misfortune, and disfranchisement to a new reality …
Three Thoughts on Market Transformation
By Samuel Kibicho
Transforming market systems is a complex task. To make a market more competitive, inclusive and efficient involves dealing with great challenges cutting across value chains and amongst different players. These hurdles include; low quality and low volume …