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AGRIBUSINESS

Laikipia woman earns millions from 600 hives, exports honey to global markets

Beekeeping is gaining ground as an alternative livelihood in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), where unpredictable rainfall, prolonged droughts and pasture shortages continue...

Nyeri farmer turns rejected avocado into oil selling at Sh800 a bottle

Avocado farming has increasingly emerged as a lucrative agricultural venture in Kenya, driven by growing local and export demand. However, for many farmers, the returns...

Avocado farming mistakes that are costing Kenyan farmers millions

Avocado farming remains one of Kenya’s most promising high-value agricultural ventures, offering farmers an opportunity to earn significantly higher returns than many traditional food...

African Women turn to AI to tackle health and farming challenges

African women innovators are deploying artificial intelligence (AI) and smart technologies to tackle some of the continent’s most persistent health and agricultural challenges, demonstrating...

From Lake Victoria fisherman to 480-acre sugarcane entrepreneur

The shores of Lake Victoria are beautiful, but for fisherman Radido Otieno Peter, they were also unforgiving. For six years, Peter cast his nets into...

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