EdTech startups secure Sh155m to boost learning innovation

Twelve Kenyan education technology (EdTech) startups have secured a major funding boost under the fourth cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship at iHub.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

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From charcoal to goats: How goats are changing Isiolo's women's lives

It’s a hot afternoon, Carla Emeiyen sits on a bench beneath dappled patches of shade cast by thorny branches that spread wide like open umbrellas, swaying gently in the breeze.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

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Feed makers push for GM crops as raw material crisis bites

The animal feed industry remains highly challenging. Kenya has one of the most volatile feed markets, as manufacturers depend on nearly 20 different raw materials.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

7,800 youth gain skills in digital content creation

More than 7,800 young Kenyans have gained practical digital content creation and entrepreneurship skills, through the Google-supported Ganjisha Project.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

Biotech sector fast-tracks access to regulatory data with new portal

Africa’s biotechnology and biosafety information which had been scattered across multiple agency websites, making it difficult for users to access and interpret, has been centralised.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

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Survival: Why more workers are turning to affordable digital salary advances

More Kenyan workers are turning to digital salary advance platforms to manage financial pressures, as demand grows for quick, affordable and structured access to emergency funds.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

Surveyors, universities to harmonise geospatial training to meet Kenya's development needs

Kenya is set to harmonise training in surveying, geomatics and geospatial engineering, following a landmark consultative meeting that resolved to establish a unified professional training framework.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

How forest restoration is rebuilding rural economies and livelihoods

Restoration activities across forestry, agroforestry, watershed protection, timber, bamboo, fruit trees and ecosystem services have the potential to create a multi-billion-shilling sector

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

Israel's mobile climate lab in Kenya to bridge Africa's climate data gap

 Israel has deployed a mobile climate laboratory in Kenya to help address Africa’s long-standing data deficit and improve the accuracy of environmental decision-making across the continent.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

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Traceability system to spur exports with digital fork-to-plate surveillance

The system is a centralised platform designed to regulate, monitor and trace horticultural activities from the farm to export across Kenya’s horticultural value chain.

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Calls to modernise technology to secure Kenya's agricultural future

Stakeholders have urged Kenya to adopt climate-smart technologies, strengthen value addition and expand partnerships with China to boost agricultural productivity, food security and exports.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

KALRO bets on forgotten fruits to transform Kenya's food future

Kenya is home to nearly 100 underutilised fruit species, many of which hold immense potential for both farmers and consumers.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

The rise and rise of women-led tree-planting enterprises

Across Kenya, restoration is no longer just about planting trees; it is creating jobs, generating incomes and opening up new business opportunities.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

Why firms are seeking spaces that drive impact, not just transactions

Kenya’s business events and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry is growing to match global standards, forming a major part of the country’s tourism sector.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

Stakeholders in new push to bridge the agri-tech divide

One of the biggest challenges facing Kenya’s agricultural sector is  the low adoption and commercialisation of innovations developed through research. 

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

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How Siaya couple is reaping big from worm juice

In their wildest dreams, Owino Otieno and Mary Owino never imagined they would one day earn a living from producing and selling vermicast and vermi juice, commonly known as worm juice. 

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

Lender earmarks Sh1b to support SMEs growth

Credit Bank has set aside Sh1 billion in 2026 to support the growth of SMEs across Kenya, helping businesses expand, create jobs, and contribute to economic development.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

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Win for farmers as fertiliser subsidy gets Sh18b in budget

Farmers are set to benefit from a major increase in fertiliser support after the government more than doubled funding for the subsidy programme to Sh18 billion in the 2026/27 budget.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

Proposed advisory council to strengthen cooperatives' governance

Leaders in the cooperative movement are considering the establishment of an economic advisory council of chairpersons to enhance governance, coordination and policy engagement in the sector. 

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2 months ago

Rising costs take shine off annual flowers showcase

A striking floral installation in the shape of a butterfly was one of the main attractions at the International Flower Trade Expo 2026

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Farmers outsmart climate change with indigenous crops

Risper Agutu says indigenous crop varieties have helped her reduce production risks while improving food security and farm sustainability

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago

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Davis Shirtliff targets West and North Africa expansion as it marks 80 years

Davis & Shirtliff plans expansion into West and North Africa as it marks 80 years and increases investment in clean energy and digital solutions.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago

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How crocodile attacks led to fish farming venture

Feeling unsafe due to frequent crocodile attacks while fishing, Wayu resolved to invest in fish ponds. 

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago

Kenya among top drivers of UK's booming African diaspora food market

Kenya is among the leading African countries driving the UK’s £1.5 billion diaspora food market, according to a new study highlighting major trade and growth opportunities.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago

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New push to formalise garbage collection SMEs

Waste and garbage collection is a viable enterprise that can not only provide livelihoods for thousands of Kenyans but also contribute to Kenya’s economic development.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago

Kenya eyes green finance to boost climate-smart construction

Environmentally, green buildings, also known as sustainable or eco-friendly buildings, help reduce energy consumption through efficient designs that lower electricity and fuel use.

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How startups are using tech to solve farmers' biggest challenges

Inside startups using tech to solve farmers’ biggest challenges

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago

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Revealed: How SMEs are losing millions to lack of circular economy certification rules

A significant 93 per cent of SMEs report difficulties accessing stable and reliable markets, limiting their ability to plan, invest and scale.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago

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Farmers urged to embrace technology

Statistics show that as of 2025, approximately 673 million people worldwide, about 8.2 per cent of the global population, face hunger, with around 295 million experiencing acute hunger. 

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago

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Packaged Githeri? The rise of ready-to-eat meals

Packaged githeri shines at expo as firms push ready-to-eat foods, cutting cooking time and boosting convenience.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 3 months ago

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Bees shape up Kenya's food security agenda

Nearly 75 per cent of major food crops depend on pollinators, making bees essential for agricultural productivity, food security and sustainable livelihoods. 

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 months ago

New lobby to raise Kenya's agriculture growth unveiled

The new lobby aims to boost productivity, strengthen climate resilience and connect global innovation with local farming systems. 

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 months ago

EdTech startups secure Sh155m to boost learning innovation

Twelve Kenyan education technology (EdTech) startups have secured a major funding boost under the fourth cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship at iHub.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

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From charcoal to goats: How goats are changing Isiolo's women's lives

It’s a hot afternoon, Carla Emeiyen sits on a bench beneath dappled patches of shade cast by thorny branches that spread wide like open umbrellas, swaying gently in the breeze.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

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Feed makers push for GM crops as raw material crisis bites

The animal feed industry remains highly challenging. Kenya has one of the most volatile feed markets, as manufacturers depend on nearly 20 different raw materials.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

7,800 youth gain skills in digital content creation

More than 7,800 young Kenyans have gained practical digital content creation and entrepreneurship skills, through the Google-supported Ganjisha Project.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

Biotech sector fast-tracks access to regulatory data with new portal

Africa’s biotechnology and biosafety information which had been scattered across multiple agency websites, making it difficult for users to access and interpret, has been centralised.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

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Survival: Why more workers are turning to affordable digital salary advances

More Kenyan workers are turning to digital salary advance platforms to manage financial pressures, as demand grows for quick, affordable and structured access to emergency funds.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

Surveyors, universities to harmonise geospatial training to meet Kenya's development needs

Kenya is set to harmonise training in surveying, geomatics and geospatial engineering, following a landmark consultative meeting that resolved to establish a unified professional training framework.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

How forest restoration is rebuilding rural economies and livelihoods

Restoration activities across forestry, agroforestry, watershed protection, timber, bamboo, fruit trees and ecosystem services have the potential to create a multi-billion-shilling sector

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago