Coriander, also known as dhania, is an annual herb that is widely cultivated for its aromatic leaves and seeds. Farmers in Kenya have, however, discovered its other unique use, which is to control pests.
The plant attracts pest-eating insects that...
Are you wondering why you are poor? Well, while there are various causes of poverty, a poverty mentality could be the reason why you are not living a full and happy life.
According to businessman and political strategist Jimi Wanjigi,...
Beekeeping is one of the sectors with a huge untapped potential to contribute to household income and foreign earnings.
It is also one of the easy-to-start yet profitable businesses and requires less input compared to other agribusiness ventures.
According to Savannah...
Are you wondering why your hens have suddenly stopped laying even before the laying period? Well, there are various causes of a drop in egg production, including non-infectious and infectious causes.
The non-infectious causes are;
Insufficient Lighting. Hens require around 14...
Farmer on Fire, a Kenyan agricultural firm, has launched a training programme for Agritech entrepreneurs on persuasive grant-writing proposals in a bid to increase investments in the sector.
Farmer on Fire Founder and Chief Executive Officer Wangari Kuria says the...
Joseph Mbithi, a farmer in Mbakoni village, Makueni County, is now using human methods to pollinate his crops after excessive use of pesticides which has pushed pollinators away from his farm.
He notes that the lack of pollinators has led...
After clearing his Business Administration and Accounting course at Machakos University, Brian Tom stepped into entrepreneurship after efforts to secure a job were futile.
He started small businesses, including selling movies and second-hand wear, before moving to Nairobi in 2015...
Elijah Gitari grows tomatoes on his seven-acre farm in Kang’aru area Kirinyaga County. He started the venture in the 1990s as a side hustle while working as a veterinary officer in Kirinyaga County.
“As a young man, I did not...
Ever dreamt of becoming an air hostess and flying all over the world at a free cost? It is undoubtedly that this profession is one of the most interesting as it allows people to travel and interact with people...
Dennis Makori is a co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Onfon Media, a Kenyan value-added telecommunication service provider.
The company, which operates in over 5 African countries, offers various services, including bulk SMS, shortcodes, caller ring-back tunes, mobile banking...
