2021 KICC Meat Expo
2021 KICC Meat ExpoTHEME: Safe and quality meat for nutrition and wealth creation The event was geared towards providing players along the meat value…
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SME exhibitors at Meat Expo rave about GIZ booth
The GIZ booth at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) was a beehive of activity during the country’s first-ever Meat Expo & Conference. The…
Meat lovers enjoy tasty servings at the inaugural meat expo
It was a sizzling experience for tens of meat enthusiasts who met at the recently held Meat Expo in Nairobi. From different methods of…
The hidden treasure in Zebu cattle
Thirteen centuries ago East Africa underwent a livestock revolution. A new breed of cattle—known today as the zebu– was introduced from India which quickly…
Red vs White Meat: What’s The Beef About
There has been an ongoing debate and preference among people as to the better source of meat; most tending to incline themselves to white…
This is how to feed goats and sheep to attain maximum weight for quality export markets
There exists a growing demand for high quality sheep and goats among the high-end domestic markets and global export markets. The factors contributing to…
Rabbit meat, the delicacy missing on your plate
Rabbit production has recently become one of the fastest-growing livestock enterprises, especially with the entry of peri-urban farmers in many cities and towns around…
INTERVIEW: Our plan to make the meat sector profitable
The price of beef has been on an upward trend since January, making it unaffordable for many families. Yet, many farmers are not benefitting,…
Authorization Process in the Seed Sector in Kenya is Gaining Momentum
The seed industry in Kenya has grown tremendously over the years from a monopoly in the 1950s to date with over 130 registered seed…
Good Pasture Production Key To Quality Meat From Rangelands
The rangelands of Kenya (Arid and Semi-Arid Lands-ASALs), comprise 23 counties which are mainly used for rearing of beef cattle, sheep, goats and camels,…
From poultry to pigs, know the meat to invest in for good profits
Kenya’s meat industry is one of the fastest-growing sub-sectors in the agricultural sector, driven by rising human population, urbanization and improving household incomes. Meat…
How To Produce Cattle For High End And Export Markets
Livestock is a lucrative form of agri-business which can deliver high returns if done right and if livestock keepers can access good markets. Over…
Towards 100% Food and Nutrition Security: The Contribution of the Meat Sector
Introduction Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their…
Transforming Livestock Sector through Livestock Identification and Traceability (LITS)
Livestock is a significant part of the global economy, contributing to economic growth, poverty reduction and nutrition. The sector contributes 40% of global agricultural…
The fifth United Nations Environment Assembly and what is expected for future environmental issues
The fifth session of the United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA-5) is taking place this month, between February 22-23, 2021. This biennial assembly aims to provide leadership, catalyse intergovernmental actions on the environment, and contribute…
The ‘New Normal’: How COVID 19 has changed the workplace – Lessons and experiences from KMT and peer organisations
When the COVID-19 pandemic started, it appeared like a mirage – something that was far off and removed from our reality then – but…
Supporting SMEs in developing countries adapt to climate change through multi-stakeholder partnerships
Author: Kate Elizabeth Gannon Non-governmental organisations in countries such as Kenya are developing multi-stakeholder partnerships to unlock private sector resources to support adaptation to…
Propelling Kenya’s food production during and post Covid-19
COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges across the globe, spurring dramatic changes across all economic systems. With over 2.4 million infections worldwide and over…
Covid-19 risking the livelihoods of pastoralists
The novel Coronavirus, a respiratory viral infection, continues to spread across the world, bringing havoc to economies and markets across the globe. Markets in…
Why Agri-Research Matters in Addressing Food Insecurity in Kenya
Overview of Kenya’s agricultural sector Agriculture plays a critical role in Kenya’s economy. Research indicates that agriculture contributes to 51% of the country’s GDP,…
Role of livestock research in developing and implementing climate-smart strategies in ASALs
The livestock sub-sector is one of the most crucial sectors of Kenya’s economy. Sixty per cent of households in Kenya keep livestock. The livestock…
Food security remains a fallacy without structured way of addressing land usage in Kenya
By Chris Silali and Chris Shimba Elementary economics and entrepreneurship validates land as one of the key factors of production. Commonly defined as the…
How can women-led SMEs in Kenya’s semi-arid lands build resilience to climate change?
By Joanes Atela and Kate Gannon Semi-arid lands (SALs) in developing countries are climate change ‘hot spots’ – or areas where climate change is…
6 Lessons On Systemic Change From Motherhood And Parenting
Over time, it has become clear that for change to become sustainable, change agents must not embed themselves as part of the system they…
Alternative Livelihoods in Response to The Changing Climate
By Dr. Chris Silali and Sylvia Wafula Climate change is by far the most ravaging and hard to mitigate natural disaster which cannot be…
We can turn curse of Laikipia conflicts into blessing
Parents are supposed to love, support and create an environment of beautiful upbringing. The sad reality is that this is not always the case.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Dynamics of Wash Environment in ASAL & 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,…
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…
