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Men’s Love for Nyama Choma and Cars Increase their Carbon Footprints More than Women
Men's passion for nyama choma and their preference for cars over public transport are making…
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Revolutionizing Farming with Smart Solutions from Synnefa
In 2014, while studying at the University of Nairobi, Ng’etich took the plunge and founded Synnefa, an agri-tech startup dedicated to equipping smallholder farmers with cutting-edge hardware and software solutions.
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First Lady Kitchen Garden to Fight Malnutrition in Schools
The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto has established her first three ’Mama Kitchen Garden’ at State House Primary School, Nairobi Primary School, and St. Georges Primary School.
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Beehive Fences Keep Elephants at Bay in Kenya
These innovative fences, which house live honey bees, have been shown to reduce elephants' destruction of small-scale farms by an astounding 86%, offering significant relief to local farmers and enhancing their livelihoods.
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Boosting Farming with Soil Testing
Soil testing provides critical insights into soil composition, fertility, and overall health, making it a key factor to consider before venturing into farming. This essential service has been a cornerstone of Millennial Agriculture Limited, helping farmers boost productivity since the company's inception in 2017.
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Empowering Women Through Beekeeping in Pastoralist Communities
Under the expansive skies of pastoralist communities, where nomadic traditions have shaped livelihoods for centuries, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Amid the hum of bees and the scent of wildflowers, women are finding new opportunities through the ancient practice of beekeeping.
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Del Monte to start Producing Biofertilizer in June
Fresh produce company, Del Monte Produce Inc has established a plant in Kenya for biofertilizer production starting next month.
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Black Chicken Meat in Naivasha
The ongoing debate between white and red meat as the superior source of protein has been shaken up by the emergence of a new contender: black meat, embodied in the Ayam Cemani chicken breed.
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“Ugly” Fruits on Food Insecurity and Climate Change
Approximately one-third of the county's food goes to waste, primarily due to its appearance. For…