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The new lobby aims to boost productivity, strengthen climate resilience and connect global innovation with local farming systems.
Nearly 75 per cent of major food crops depend on pollinators, making bees essential for agricultural productivity, food security and sustainable livelihoods.
Packaged githeri shines at expo as firms push ready-to-eat foods, cutting cooking time and boosting convenience.
Statistics show that as of 2025, approximately 673 million people worldwide, about 8.2 per cent of the global population, face hunger, with around 295 million experiencing acute hunger.
Inside startups using tech to solve farmers’ biggest challenges
A significant 93 per cent of SMEs report difficulties accessing stable and reliable markets, limiting their ability to plan, invest and scale.
Environmentally, green buildings, also known as sustainable or eco-friendly buildings, help reduce energy consumption through efficient designs that lower electricity and fuel use.
Waste and garbage collection is a viable enterprise that can not only provide livelihoods for thousands of Kenyans but also contribute to Kenya’s economic development.
Kenya is among the leading African countries driving the UK’s £1.5 billion diaspora food market, according to a new study highlighting major trade and growth opportunities.
Feeling unsafe due to frequent crocodile attacks while fishing, Wayu resolved to invest in fish ponds.
Davis & Shirtliff plans expansion into West and North Africa as it marks 80 years and increases investment in clean energy and digital solutions.
Risper Agutu says indigenous crop varieties have helped her reduce production risks while improving food security and farm sustainability
A striking floral installation in the shape of a butterfly was one of the main attractions at the International Flower Trade Expo 2026
Leaders in the cooperative movement are considering the establishment of an economic advisory council of chairpersons to enhance governance, coordination and policy engagement in the sector.
Farmers are set to benefit from a major increase in fertiliser support after the government more than doubled funding for the subsidy programme to Sh18 billion in the 2026/27 budget.
In their wildest dreams, Owino Otieno and Mary Owino never imagined they would one day earn a living from producing and selling vermicast and vermi juice, commonly known as worm juice.
Credit Bank has set aside Sh1 billion in 2026 to support the growth of SMEs across Kenya, helping businesses expand, create jobs, and contribute to economic development.
One of the biggest challenges facing Kenya’s agricultural sector is the low adoption and commercialisation of innovations developed through research.
Kenya’s business events and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry is growing to match global standards, forming a major part of the country’s tourism sector.
Across Kenya, restoration is no longer just about planting trees; it is creating jobs, generating incomes and opening up new business opportunities.
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