Lipton Academy Launches Course on Managing Tea Pests Without Pesticides
More than 100 tea industry students and professionals have been equipped to handle troublesome tea pests following a two-week course by The Lipton Tea Innovation & Technology Academy (the “Lipton…
Nairobi Conference Champions Women’s Role in Sustainable Agriculture
By Dennis Muritu Eng. Laban Kiplagat, Agriculture Engineering Secretary- State Department of Agriculture has opened the landmark conference “Together: Strengthening Women’s Voices for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems” at the…
Financial Literacy Opportunities for Rural ‘Agripreneurs’
In Kenya, entrepreneurs, particularly those engaged in agribusiness (agripreneurs), form the bedrock of rural economies. Indeed, at least 70% of rural Kenyans are employed in agricultural value chains, mostly as producers, but also in…
Europe is creating an agricultural sinkhole for Africa, to uphold the politics of pseudo science
By Jenny Luesby As farmers protest across Europe, blockading cities, smashing through police barricades, and dumping manure, European politicians are falling over themselves to promise increased trade barriers against African…
Zizi Afrique Foundation, ALiVE & RELI Africa Celebrate AU’s year of Education
Nairobi, February 28, 2024 -In response to the AU’s call for Collective action for quality, inclusive, and lifelong learning, East African governments, notably Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, are swiftly adopting…
Investors express an appetite for funding the Kenyan livestock sector despite challenges
Nairobi, Kenya. February 27, 2024: Kenya’s vibrant livestock sector, which supports an estimated 25 million livelihoods and contributes 42% to the national agricultural GDP, continues to attract attention from investors…
USAID unveils USD 12M program aimed to elevate Kenyan smallholder livelihoods
The United States Agency for International Development-USAID has funded Strathmore University Business School (SBS) with USD 12 million on a 5-year program aimed at empowering rural small-scale farmers. The program…
Unlocking Your Potential: How Mentorship Can Transform Your Career
By George Wachiuri In the grand tapestry of life, each of us is an individual thread weaving our unique story. Yet, within this complex design, we find that the path…
Wachiuri’s Formula: Eight Habits to Empower Your Inner Champion
By :George Wachiuri Becoming a champion is not a stroke of luck; it’s a result of deliberate habits and mindset. In this article, we’ll explore eight crucial habits that champions…
Grace Nyachae’s Leadership: Navigating Economic Uncertainties Through Farm Diversification
In a bold move to counter the challenges posed by turbulent economic conditions, a shifting market landscape, and the volatility of currency exchange rates, Simbi Roses, a flower farm with…