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The Current State of Ginger Farming in Kenya
Ginger, that pungent and versatile root, is not just a flavor booster in our kitchens anymore. In Kenya, ginger farming has emerged as a profitable agricultural endeavor, with the potential…
City Farm sets sights on Kenyan market for African expansion
City Farm, an Egyptian enterprise renowned for exporting frozen vegetables to the US, is embarking on an ambitious expansion strategy. This plan is set to broaden its market reach, starting…
The Current State of Jackfruit Farming in Kenya
For decades, Kenyan agriculture has been dominated by fruits like avocado and mangoes. But in recent years, a new giant has emerged on the scene – the jackfruit. This tropical…
Kenya Poultry Farmers Staring at a Crisis Over Looming US-Kenya Trade Deal
The poultry sector in Kenya is facing a crisis as stakeholders, particularly small-scale farmers, intensify their opposition to an impending trade agreement between the Kenyan government and the United States.…
Plants to Avoid Growing Near Corn
Companion planting is a time-honored practice in agriculture that involves strategically placing plants to maximize growth, minimize pests, and optimize yields. While certain combinations of plants complement each other, others…
How Digital Loans are Uplifting Kenyan Farmers
Digital loans are proving useful to Kenyan farmers as they gradually warm up to various avenues to secure credit, including banks, SACCOs, informal lenders, and government initiatives like the Hustler…
Climate-Smart Beans: How Nyota Beans Symbolize Hope Amidst Climate Change Challenges
These are no ordinary beans - they're climate-smart beans. The seeds could be the answer to growing crops as the world's weather shifts. In a pioneering collaboration between scientists from…
Good News to Mango Farmers in Makueni as Govt Links Them to an Investor
Mango farmers in Makueni County stand to reap more benefits from their produce after the government found a new market outside Kenya, Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr has said. Governor…
Protecting women farmers from climate risk in rural Kenya
Worldwide, women represent 43 percent of the agricultural labor force; in Kenya, that number is between 42 and 65 percent. However, a lack of access to land, financing, training and…
Inspiring Stories from the Field of Sustainability and Social Change: The Journey of Benedetta Kyengo
Within sustainability and social change, stories often emerge that inspire and challenge the status quo. One such narrative is that of University College Utrecht alumna Benedetta (Bena) Kyengo ‘15, a…