Guest Post Archives - The Eco Advocate

Youth-Driven Transformation of Kenyan Agriculture Through Drone Technology

August 13, 2025 by Cheche

In recent years, Kenya’s agricultural sector has seen significant technological advancements, primarily led by a younger generation of innovators. Dronector Limited, a Nairobi-based, youth-led startup, exemplifies this shift by implementing drone technology to address longstanding challenges in farming and related industries. Founding and Vision of Dronector Limited Established in 2017 by Kevin Githinji, initially as … Read more

How One Woman is Transforming Avocado Farming in Kenya – A Model for Sustainable Agriculture and Empowered Communities

May 28, 2025 by Cheche

When Grace Ngungi began her journey into avocado farming, she stepped into a traditionally male-dominated sector and riddled with challenges, smallholder fragmentation, export inconsistencies, and quality concerns. Today, she stands at the helm of Karakuta Fresh Produce, a company that’s not just farming fruit but cultivating a model of empowerment, sustainability, and economic transformation. On … Read more

GUEST POST: MOTHER NATURE

June 24, 2023 by Cheche

This is the sound of a river flowing. This is the noise of the birds in the morning. This is the rejoicing song of animals in the forest. This is the harmony between the dearest and nearest. My children were happy in that lovely cradle. Then I heard rows of their machines from the other … Read more

GUEST POST: AFRICA AT THE CENTER OF CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION

June 23, 2023 by Cheche

Africa is paying the highest price globally in terms of climate impact. As the least industrialized continent, Africa has contributed the least to climate change. However, it is the most vulnerable to the impact of climate change and the least able to respond. According to a recent report by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, Africa has … Read more

Guest Post: How to Source Eco-Friendly Packaging for Your E-Commerce Business

July 30, 2021 by Cheche

Making the big switch to environmentally friendly packaging can provide your company some good brownie points. Nowadays, customers are becoming more and more conscious not only about the quality of your products but also about the advocacies you are part of. Environmental awareness has shaped consumer behavior and this is one aspect of your business … Read more

Guest post: African Lion Safari

July 7, 2021 by Cheche

If you’re reading this and thinking about how you can support the African Lion on your next trip to Africa, then you have come to the right place. Traveling to Africa and going on safari is a dream of many people, but only a few get to experience wild animals in their natural habitat. The … Read more

Guest Post: Protecting the Environment Without Leaving Home

July 5, 2021 by Cheche

One of the hottest topics these days is climate change. The environment and our treatment of resources are often pinpointed as the culprit for climate change and environmental woes and responsible citizens are always looking for ways to protect the environment and natural resources every day. Sometimes, these activities begin at home. There are hundreds … Read more