Caption for the landscape image: ‘Black ndengu’ takes Makueni by storm Saturday, March 08, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Miriam Kitunge harvests black gram in Kavuthu village, Makueni County, on January 23, 2025. The lentil is resistant to drought and pests. Photo credit: Pius Maundu | Nation By Pius Maundu Correspondent Nation Media Group Article Related Anxiety gripped Kitui, Machakos and Makueni counties when the October-December rains failed. In Kavuthu village of Makueni County, however, Miriam Kitunge did not seem worried. PREMIUM To sustainably finance agri-food systems, we need to innovate Cultural and historical barriers often limit women and youth from accessing finance, land, and other critical resources, restricting their engagement in agriculture. PREMIUM Cattle types for meat production There is a shifting demand for Bos taurus meat and live animals in the Kenyan export market. PREMIUM Tiny tractor that cuts tilting, weeding costs Motorcycle engine-driven tractor can till your land with less emissions and cheaply. PREMIUM Farmer on Fire: Mission to promote sustainable agriculture Farmer on Fire founder Wangari Kuria uses online platforms to provide knowledge to crop producers. Recommended for you PREMIUM Muranga's Kiganda becomes Africa’s first certified coffee estate PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely PREMIUM How agroecology is transforming farming in drylands PREMIUM Makueni teacher couple invests in dryland milk production Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM To sustainably finance agri-food systems, we need to innovate Cultural and historical barriers often limit women and youth from accessing finance, land, and other critical resources, restricting their engagement in agriculture.
PREMIUM Cattle types for meat production There is a shifting demand for Bos taurus meat and live animals in the Kenyan export market.
PREMIUM Tiny tractor that cuts tilting, weeding costs Motorcycle engine-driven tractor can till your land with less emissions and cheaply.
PREMIUM Farmer on Fire: Mission to promote sustainable agriculture Farmer on Fire founder Wangari Kuria uses online platforms to provide knowledge to crop producers.
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
