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Kenya’s Cotton Comeback: How Bt Cotton Is Reviving the Country’s ‘White Gold’ Industry
Kenya’s cotton industry is showing signs of recovery as Bt cotton, better yields, farmer support and textile investment revive the country’s once-thriving white gold crop. Lake Kenyatta Cooperative Society Chairman…
How a Young Computer Scientist Turned Avocado Farming Into a Profitable Agribusiness in Kenya
A young Kenyan computer scientist has turned avocado farming into a growing agribusiness, expanding from farming into aggregation, grading, marketing and export. Mr Elijah Sawa, founder Saki Farm. (Photo: Business…
NCBA Strengthens Support for Kenyan Exporters as Global Market Opportunities Expand
Forum brings together government, exporters and industry partners to strengthen Kenya's export ecosystem through financing, partnerships and market access NCBA Group Director Retail Banking Dennis Njau (Left) gifts KEPROBA's Principal…
Crop Insurance in Kenya: Why Less Than 1% of Farmers Are Insured as Climate Risks Grow
Agriculture is more than just another sector of Kenya’s economy; it is the foundation upon which millions of livelihoods, our national food security and rural prosperity depend. The sector contributes…
Ruiru 11 vs Batian Coffee Farming in Kenya: Spacing, Yield, Costs and Which Variety Is Better
Ruiru 11 vs Batian Coffee Farming in Kenya: Spacing, Yield, Costs and Which Variety Is Better Ruiru 11 vs Batian Coffee Farming in Kenya: Spacing, Yield, Costs and Which Variety…
Herb Farming for Export in Kenya: Complete 2026 Guide to Growing, Certification, Costs and Finding Buyers
Herb Farming for Export in Kenya: Complete Guide to Growing, Certification, Costs and Finding Buyers Herb Farming for Export in Kenya Herb farming in Kenya is changing. Farmers in Kiambu,…
KALRO Advances Nuclear Science for Food Security as African Scientists Meet in Dakar
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has joined scientists, universities and national agricultural research institutions from across Africa in exploring how nuclear science and isotopic technologies can help address…
Equity Bank Tractor Financing Opens New Agricultural Mechanisation Opportunities for Kenyan Farmers
Equity Bank tractor financing will fund up to 90% of Kubota tractors, giving Kenyan farmers access to agricultural mechanisation through flexible payments. George Macharia, Head of Food and Agriculture Business…
KALRO and CIAT Link Nakuru Women Farmers to Markets as Waithera Beans Drive Commercial Bean Farming
Nakuru, Kenya: Women and youth farmers in Kiambogo, Nakuru County, are increasing their participation in commercial bean farming after gaining access to improved bean varieties and more reliable markets through…
KALRO Helps Turkana Farmers Tackle Soil Salinity and Pests to Improve Sorghum and Cowpea Production
Farmers in Turkana County are receiving technical support to address soil salinity, poor crop establishment and pest infestations as Kenya steps up efforts to promote climate-smart agriculture in the country's…