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Agriculture
Swamp reclamation frees up 400 acres for rice farming in Homa Bay
Robert Ndege stands pensively as he admires the lush green field stretching beyond his eyesight.
Two years ago, the 400 acre field was a swamp...
ILO turns to cooperatives in fight against child labour in coffee, tea sectors
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has taken its initiative against child labour in the coffee and tea sectors to the doorsteps of the leadership...
ProSoil: How once abandoned farms are getting back to productivity
Seven years ago, Agnes Wekesa contemplated selling her family piece of land, and use the money to start a business.
This was after several seasons of...
200, 000 western Kenya farmers impacted as German-supported Pro-soil project folds
After ten years of engaging farmers in western Kenya, the German-government supported Pro-Soil project has finally folded.
ProSoil, a GIZ (German Development Cooperation) project focused...
How groundwater could supplement surface irrigation for rice
Established in 1966, Ahero Irrigation Scheme has over the past five decades become a crucial nerve in the survival of thousands of households in...
Boost to farmer, crop safety as Africa’s first ISO-Certified protective clothing launched in Kenya
Safety of farmers and their crops have received a huge boost following the launch of Africa's first ISO-Certified Personal Protective Clothing launched in Kenya.
The...