Erdly Agona

By Erdly Agona Beatrice Nabwire, a small-scale farmer from Khuhungu village in Matayos Subcounty, Busia County, practices organic farming and relies on indigenous knowledge to grow crops and raise poultry. Embracing the agroecological principle of diversity, her farm flourishes with vegetables, maize, and sorghum, alongside cows, hens, and a pig. Her transformation began in 2023 […]

By Kinyua Roline Kathambi Farming for most food producers entails regular field spraying on the crops or weeds, a practice they have been used to. What follows in some instances is coughing, skin rash, and nauseous feeling because of the chemical composition of the pesticide they are exposed to. Although the use of pesticides has

By Caroline Mwendwa Regenerative farming in Makueni County has unlocked the potential of agriculture, creating not only a surplus for home consumption in areas where food scarcity was prevalent but also opening agribusiness opportunities for small-scale farmers. ENVIU in collaboration with Biovision Africa Trust, launched the regenerative project in Makueni County in 2022. Three years

By Raymond Ng’etich In Kenya, the transition to cleaner, more efficient energy sources is no longer confined to towns and cities; it is rapidly gaining momentum in rural villages as well. Across the countryside, traditional fuels such as charcoal, firewood, and kerosene are steadily being replaced by biogas, a renewable, affordable, and environmentally friendly alternative.

By Dr Esther Nduku Good nutrition is essential for the growth, development, and well-being of every family member. However, modern dietary patterns have increasingly replaced traditional, nutrient-rich indigenous foods with highly processed options, contributing to rising cases of malnutrition, obesity, and diet-related diseases. Studies have shown that traditional diets are often more sustainable and nutritionally

By Erdly Agona IN JULY 2024, Pure Plant Organics, in partnership with Shambah Solutions, launched a portable soil testing kit called the Shambah Assistant to address the challenges faced by small-scale farmers across Kenya. Designed to deliver results in just 15 minutes, the device uses a mobile app to test for soil nutrients and provide

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