Kenya’s dairy industry key to Africa’s agribusiness
The productivity of dairy cows is nearly three times higher in Kenya than elsewhere in Sub-Saharan Africa, a new report reveals.
Indeed, with better policies and Government support, the sector can help grow African agribusiness to a trillion-dollar food market by 2030.
Kenyan’s aim to get more out of a cuppa
While Kenyan tea exports are set to increase by four percent this year, a strategy has put in place to find other uses for the humble tea leaf.
The future is looking rosy for a Kenyan cup of tea with forecasts that exports are expected to grow by four percent to Sh116 billion in 2013.
Kenyan farmers to get seedlings
The Ministry of Agriculture has released 517 metric tonnes of assorted drought resistant crops seeds to be distributed to farmers in 99 constituencies in 31 counties across the country.
At a cost of over Sh104 million, the Ministry will also distribute 1.5 million cassava cuttings and 2.4 million sweet
Traditional Kenyan restaurant attracts expats and tourists
International fast food outlets are thriving in Kenya, thanks to a growing middle class. This trend is however threatening the existence of traditional healthy foods. To fill this gap, Pamela Muyeshi quit her job in software development to open Amaica Restaurant, which offers authentic traditional foods, giving patrons a culinary journey through Kenya.
