Farmers in Trans Nzoia County diversify to coffee farming as insurance to hedge against unstable maize market, weather
Traditionally known as Kenya’s food basket, the region is witnessing a shift in crop choices as farmers allocate part of their land to coffee alongside maize, beans and dairy.
When cooperation replaces resistance: How farmers in coastal region of Kenya are reimagining agriculture in a changing climate
Across the continent, rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts and land degradation are threatening food production, placing millions of smallholder farmers under growing pressure.
From the rattling fossil fuel-powered engines to be purring e-bikes: Rural Kenya embraces pocket and environmental-friendly electric motorbikes
What began with only three electric motorcycles has grown into a fleet of 120 bikes operating across the county by 2026 – a pointer that electric mobility is steadily gaining acceptance.
Artisanal miners in Embu want to be recognised as Kenya prepares to start exporting in-demand coltan
Miners’ call for recognition was made at a public participation forum organised by the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs to collect views on the Draft Minerals Mining and Value Addition Policy, the Draft Explosives Bill 2026 and the Draft Mining (Mine Health, Safety and Environment) Regulations 2026.
As donors pull out of agriculture financing in Africa, Kenya announces plan to fill the void with own-source revenue
Delegates visited Konza Technopolis – southeast of Nairobi, Tatu Industrial City in the central region and the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone at the coast to explore innovations supporting agri-food systems, value addition and investment.
Old Mutual devices new restructuring plan to limit losses, resume payment of dividends to shareholders
Old Mutual Group Chief Executive Officer Arthur Oginga said the approval marks a key milestone in strengthening the company’s financial position and enhancing its ability to deliver long-term value to shareholders.
Kenya’s Purchasing Managers Index shows despite inflation spike in June, investors are confident about post-Middle East oil economic crisis outlook
Combined, these signals led the headline PMI to rise considerably from the month of May with the latest readings indicating that operating conditions stabilized in June, following contractions in each of the past three months.
Financing and fair market featured as key factors in Kenya’s agroecology at agri-food summit in Nairobi, agri-ecologists say
Representing a network of 68 organisations working with smallholder farmers, pastoralists and fisher-folk, Mbenya believes that transforming Kenya’s food systems will require governments, financiers, researchers and the private sector to rethink how agricultural investments are made.
‘Let us wail!’ Iranians flock to slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral after wartime death
Thousands of US and Israeli airstrikes hit a range of military targets, energy and civilian infrastructure during weeks of war that began with the killing of Khamenei on February 28. The attacks killed more than 3,000 people in Iran, according to state media.
Pushing boundaries: How Kisumu male nail artist overcame cultural and social hang-ups to maintain steady stream of female clients
Traditionally, beauty services such as nail care have largely been viewed as women’s work. Salons have long been spaces associated with female clients and female technicians.
