Jane Muia

New rice variety taking 85 days to reach maturity, resistant to diseases

The Kenya Agricultural Livestock and Research Organization (KALRO) is introducing new rice varieties and climate-smart technologies to farmers to end the shortage of commodity in the country. The two varieties, 08FAN10 (Mkombozi)  and CSR 36 are said to have superior characteristics...

NYS graduates to take these mandatory courses for abroad jobs

All National Youth Service (NYS) graduates seeking to work abroad will now be required to enroll at Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to be equipped with various skills. In the proposal made by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses...

How to grow the most profitable fruit per acre

Dragon fruit, also called Pitaya is one of the rare yet profitable crops in Kenya. The tropical fruit which belongs to the cactus family is known for its vibrant colors and unique taste. Just like any other fruit, dragon fruit...

Infotrak reveals TV, radio stations most preferred by Kenyans

Radio Citizen is the most preferred radio station in Kenya, a new report by Infotrak shows. The Royal Media Services-owned station topped in the category of top-of-mind awareness with 16 percent followed closely by Radio Jambo with 15 percent. Classic 105...

Citizen TV’s Sam Gituku promoted days after graduation

The Royal Media Services (RMS) has awarded Citizen TV journalist Sam Gituku a higher position at the station days after graduating with a Master's Degree in Digital Journalism from The Aga Khan University. Gituku’s promotion to Editor, Quality, and Product...

How Ekeza Sacco Boss David ‘Gakuyo’ defrauded members over Sh1 billion

Ekeza Sacco founder David Kariuki Ngare, alias Gakuyo was on Wednesday arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as he was attempting to flee the country. The controversial televangelist who was preparing to leave the country for a business...

Ronald Oduor: I never knew rice farming is this profitable, I wish I started earlier

For many years, Ronald Oduor, a farmer in the Koyonzo sub-county in Kakamega, utilized his farm in sugarcane farming before discovering a more profitable crop. According to him, adopting rice farming not only improved his financial status but also provided...

Mwangi Farmer: These are the new hot cake crops in the market

Mwangi the Farmer, a seasoned Kenyan farmer and agronomist has advised farmers intending to grow sugar snaps and snowpeas crops to plant them now due to a looming high demand. He notes that these crops will be selling like hot...

Bernard Njoroge: Man who quit Sh1 million salary job to sell juice

When Bernard Njoroge informed a friend that he was quitting his lucrative job at Del Monte, he was advised to go for a checkup to confirm his sanity. The businessman however had a plan that with time proved to be...

Mukombero and other Kenyan products that fetch millions in International markets

Did you know that some of the ordinary products in Kenyan households fetch a decent amount in international markets? While some of these products appear valueless locally, they have gained a wide admiration globally with foreigners ready to spend heavily...

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