Empower Yourself, Ignite Sustainability
Today is World Food Day, and the theme this year is “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.” So let me ask you something. How many food innovations have you heard announced in the last year? A new app for farmers. A drone that maps soil. A smart sensor. A pilot farm with impressive numbers. Now, how many … Read more
Who actually grows the food on a child’s plate? Not the logo on the project banner. Not the funder’s name in the report. The actual hands. In most of the kitchen garden projects I have seen, the honest answer is a woman. Often unpaid. Often teaching someone younger how to do it too, while she … Read more
Where does value actually disappear in African food systems? If you asked most people, they would point at the field. Poor seed. Failed rains. Pests. And yes, those are real. But the longer I report on farming, the more I think we are looking in the wrong place. The value is not usually lost in … Read more
When you hear “Garissa”, “Turkana” or “Marsabit”, what comes to mind? For most people, it’s drought. Dusty ground, thin cattle, relief trucks. But what if the drylands are actually where Kenya’s farming future is being decided? That’s the argument in a Talk Africa piece from last week. And honestly, the numbers make it hard to … Read more
There is a quiet revolution happening in the plains of Rumuruti, Laikipia County, and it is not the kind that announces itself with fanfare. It does not arrive in the form of a foreign NGO, a government pilot programme, or a glossy international report. It arrives in the form of a farmer who decided that … Read more
When you think of climate-smart agriculture in Kenya, Taita Taveta might not be the first place that comes to mind. But this region is home to a remarkable initiative known as Izera Ranch, an inspiring example of what can be accomplished when land restoration, livestock management, and community wellbeing are integrated into a single system. … Read more
Kenya finds itself at a pivotal moment in agriculture, enriched with vast land, flourishing markets, and talented individuals. Yet, despite these advantages, we continue to grapple with significant challenges—post-harvest losses, dependence on rainfall, limited processing capabilities, and crippling logistical hurdles. This raises an important question as Kenyan investors recently embarked on a three-day trade mission … Read more
Agriculture in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is experiencing a significant transformation, capturing the attention of the global community. Historically associated with mineral resources and conflict, the DRC is now emerging as a key player in Africa’s agricultural landscape, presenting opportunities for a green revolution. In September 2025, Equity Bank organised a five-day trade … Read more
