Retired teacher reaping from palm oil production
Victor Otieno, a retired teacher in Asango village, Ugunja sub-county in Siaya, is reaping the rewards of pioneering the cultivation of palm oil trees in the county. He says he settled
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Agriculture
KVDA focuses on water availability to encourage diversification in the Kerio Valley basin
For decades, the Kerio Valley basin, in the North Rift region, has been synonymous with deadly banditry attacks that have caused untold suffering characterized by deaths and lifelong injuries to
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Stakeholders call for inclusive initiatives for small holder farmers
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mithika Linturi has called for collaborative efforts between the different players in the industry in efforts to encourage cross-disciplinary innovations, leading to novel solutions. Linturi said that
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Experts call for gender-responsive solutions to curb post-harvest losses
Agricultural experts have called for the development of innovative, climate smart, and gender-responsive solutions to reduce Post harvest losses in grain, dairy, and horticulture. Livestock Development Principal Secretary (PS) Jonathan Mueke, speaking at a Nairobi hotel during the
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Elgeyo Marakwet distributes heifers to boost milk production
Elgeyo Marakwet County has expanded its dairy cattle giveaway, aimed at fortifying its agricultural landscape to increase milk production in the region. In an earnest effort to empower local farmers, the
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