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Webinar: Bridging the Gap: Which way for finishing and fattening in Kenya?
On June 29, 2021, KMT and the livestock industry players in Kenya gathered to deliberate on the findings of a recent study conducted by KMT, on the existing finishing and fattening enterprises and business models in Kenya.
Being a meat deficit country, Kenya has identified finishing and fattening as one of the viable strategies to increasing particularly beef production to meet local and export markets. This study takes a deep dive analysis into the existing models, financial inputs, viability, profitability, support models and existing legislature to support the industry.
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WEBINAR: Kenya’s Agricultural Lime Market
On April 20, 2021, Kenya Markets Trust (KMT) conducted a webinar to present our recent study on the market opportunities and economic feasibility of granulated lime in Kenya. It conducts a deep-dive evaluation of both the demand and supply of granulated lime in Kenya, identifying gaps and opportunities, as well as policy recommendations needed to support its production and use in Kenya.
Recent research shows that a majority of Kenya's soils are not only acidic but also suffer from soil nutrient depletion. Agricultural liming is one of the best known and most economically viable soil amelioration and corrective measures against acidity. The application of agricultural lime, a calcium-containing product processed from limestone, gypsum or dolomite, increases the soil pH, reduces the solubility of toxic elements and increases the availability of nutrients to plant roots. Lime also helps in biological nitrogen fixation in legumes and general microbial activity.
You can read and download the full study on our website:
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Building Sustainable and Inclusive Markets
Since 2011, Kenya Markets Trust has worked to improve the lives of millions of Kenyans by facilitating the development of better market systems.
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Improving Access to and Use of Quality Agricultural Inputs
Despite the importance of agriculture to the Kenyan economy, it has not been performing to its potential. There is limited diversification away from staple crops, such as maize, and average yields remaining below those of comparable countries. Kenyan farmers use relatively low levels of inputs. This lowers productivity and therefore farmers’ returns and their ability to reinvest in their crops.
This video demonstrates our successes in improving access to and use of quality agricultural among smallholder farmers in Kenya.
Read more on our work in Kenya's agricultural sector here: https://www.kenyamarkets.org/kmt-agri-inputs-case-study/
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Sustainably Transforming Kenya's Livestock Sector
Livestock is a significant part of the global economy, contributing to economic growth, poverty reduction and nutrition. Whilst livestock is globally important, it is fundamental to Kenya’s economy. The sector contributes 10% to 13% of the national GDP and employs up to 50% of the agricultural labour force.
Despite its importance, Kenya's livestock industry is characterised by low productivity and modernisation, while facing the twin threats of climate change and cultural practices.
In this video, we demonstrate how we have worked with various players to bring sustainable change to Kenya's livestock industry.
You can read more on our work here: https://www.kenyamarkets.org/livestock-research-pathways-to-systemic-change-in-kenyas-livestock-sector/
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Sustainably Transforming Kenya's Water Services Delivery
Water is an essential resource. It bears significant impacts on economic growth, health and quality of life. In developing countries like Kenya, this essential resource is not readily available to all segments of their populations. Many people have to forfeit other essential activities to gain access to water. Others may have access to it, but it may not be reliable or safe enough for their use.
Kenya Markets Trust has been working to transform Kenya's water sector for over 10 years. Using the Market Systems Development approach, we have managed to deliver clean, safe and piped drinking water to thousands of homes around the country in a sustainable manner.
Watch this short documentary to find out more about our work.
You can also access a case study we recently did on our work here: https://www.kenyamarkets.org/journey-of-changing-water-services-delivery-in-kenya/
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Live Webinar: Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis in Rural Kenyan Farming Communities
Smallholder farmers have been recently facing a new set of challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These challenges include not only health risks but also the economic repercussions caused by the pandemic.
To assess and understand the impact of COVID-19 on smallholder farmers, KMT in collaboration with Precision Agriculture for Development (PAD) commissioned a study which has interviewed 974 farmers across 44 counties between July 28 and September 3 2020.
The results of the KMT- PAD’s survey are intended to assist policymakers and the development community-at-large to track the evolving economic and social effects of COVID-19 on smallholder farmers. This webinar will provide a forum for sector stakeholders and practitioners to present their research and propose interventions that may enable smallholder farmers to mitigate the negative impact of the pandemic and associated regulations.
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Webinar: Pathways to Sustainable Water and Sanitation Provision During and Post COVID-19
On Thursday, September 03, 2020, the Water Sector Trust Fund and Kenya's Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, in collaboration with Kenya Markets Trust, held an engaging and informative webinar exploring 'Pathways to sustainable water and sanitation provision during and post COVID-19'.
Watch the full webinar here.
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Nyeri Water Loss Conference Organized By WASPA
The supply of reliable and sufficient quantity and quality water is a fundamental building block for a country’s economic and social development.
Water is one of our major focus areas at Kenya Markets Trust. From time to time we facilitate and take part in events that help various stakeholders harness the resources available that can help improve our water delivery and quality.
In November of 2019 KMT, took part in the Water loss conference held in Nyeri. The conference was organized by the Water Service Providers Association(WASPA). The purpose of the conference was;
1. To allow stakeholders to undertake self-assessment of their key performance indicators.
2. For stakeholders to identify and document practices of peers.
3. To get a better understanding of the underlying processes and stimulate planning and emerging learning practices of peers.
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A Call for a Livestock Identification and Traceability System for Kenya
Lack of a proper livestock identification and traceability system among the pastoral communities hindering Kenya's access to lucrative European Union beef market. KMT and partners conducted studies and pilot and now have a working traceability system that can be scaled. But this requires passing of the livestock identification and traceability bill into law. The Bill had passed the first and second reading in parliament before the 2017 elections were called. -
Improving livelihoods through diversified agriculture
Bungoma Chemist is improving livelihoods in the larger Bungoma County and its environs through improved provision of quality inputs and information, and encouraging farmers to diversify their farming.
The inputs distributor partnered with the Bungoma County Government and Kenya Markets Trust (KMT) to hold a first of its kind County level agribusiness expo in Bungoma to promote climate smart agriculture, soil testing and diversification of farming for improved agricultural productivity and profitability.
The exhibition provided an open platform where over 60 diverse exhibitors showcased products and services including soil testing, liming, seeds, agrochemicals, fertilizers, drugs, irrigation technologies, farm machineries, financial services to projected 3,500 farmers. The expo will also be a great forum for exhibitors to increase awareness of their products, present new products and innovations, test their company’s competitive capability and strengthen their existing business network in Bungoma County under Bungoma Chemists Ltd.
On the side-lines of the exhibition, the partners in collaboration with kienyeji poultry processers have organized a business forum dubbed “Promoting production and marketing of kienyeji chicken”. Over 50 stakeholders drawn from the county government, poultry producers & processors, input suppliers and financial institutions are expected to participate in the forum. The objectives of the business forum will be to discuss production and marketing of kienyeji chicken featuring market access, regulations and standards; production technologies; logistics and access to finance by value chain actors.
Watch the video to learn more on the Bungoma Kilimo Expo.
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