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By The EastAfrican More by this Author By BBC More by this Author The Somali government Friday said it was ''deeply concerned'' by Kenya's decision to suspend direct flights to Mogadishu. Planes will now have to land in the northern Kenyan town of Wajir
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Police detectives are investigating the death of a Form One student at Kisumu Girls High School who died on Friday, May 10. Anastasia Chepkemoi is reported to have died at Kisumu County Hospital where she was rushed after she was found unconscious by her fellow students as they went for
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By WINNIE LELEI More by this Author When 30-year-old Kenan Kirwa ventured into horticulture two years ago, it was a case of wait-and-see. The holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Pwani University had little knowledge in agriculture, let alone horticulture. Armed with Sh270,000 and an
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By BAYA SAMUEL More by this Author When one hears about Bamba location in Ganze, Kilifi County, a picture of hungry people, drought and families weighed down by all manner of troubles is probably what comes to the mind. While this cannot be disputed, a story of hope is developing
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By DR JOSEPH MUGACHIA More by this Author Last week, I shared the findings of a study on antibiotics in milk. I received encouraging feedback from farmers, with most saying they had learnt a lot. I delve into another study presented at the Kenya Veterinary Association Annual Scientific Conference. It
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By ALEX CHAMWADA More by this Author Climate change has become a threat to food security the world over. Its effects include unpredictable rains, leading to decreased yields and increased production costs. Experts say unless farmers embrace climate-smart agriculture, production will continue to dwindle, leading to deceased incomes, job losses
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By ANN MACHARIA More by this Author As rains pound many parts of the country, farmers need to figure out what to grow. Among the guidelines farmers will use to determine what to produce are crop rotation programmes, prevailing crops, previous crop pests and disease, market demand, consumer taste and
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By WINNIE LELEI More by this Author When 30-year-old Kenan Kirwa ventured into horticulture two years ago, it was a case of wait-and-see. The holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Pwani University had little knowledge in agriculture, let alone horticulture. Armed with Sh270,000 and an
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By IRENE MUGO More by this Author For five years, Lawrence Wachira has grown fruits and vegetables at a five-acre leased farm in Othaya, Nyeri County. In a small village near Karima Hills, Wachira has made a name for himself since he started using his motorcycle to irrigate his farm.
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By JOHN OMITI More by this Author By MOSOTI ANDAMA More by this Author There has been debate on the merits and potential impediments of the recently introduced crop regulations. It is important to recognise that the purpose of the 2019 Crops (Food crops) Regulations is to protect public health
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By FAITH NDUNGI More by this Author Since ancient times, the pomegranate (Punica granatum L) has been grown for its fruits and for ornamental purposes. Excellent flavour, nutritive value and medicinal properties of the fruit prove its potential for value-addition. The pomegranate fruit has organic acids, vitamin C, polysaccharides, essential
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Cigarette manufacturer British American Tobacco has blamed the rise of counterfeit cigarettes in its domestic market for its receding market share. According to BAT, 12.4percent of all cigarettes sold in the Kenyan market are illicit. Apparently the marketed product is composed of either smuggled samples or those meant for