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PREMIUM Rise of nduma farming in Homa Bay and arrowroots as breakfast staple Nduma consumption is becoming increasingly popular among hotel guests and families.
PREMIUM How aflatoxin is slowly poisoning Kenya’s food chain Liver cancer risk linked to common food toxin found in peanut butter and maize.
Scientists on a mission to make millet great again For years, the hardy cereal has been Kenya’s orphaned crop, sidelined by government focus on maize. Now, a coalition of researchers is fighting back by developing high-yielding, nutrient-dense...
Why smart farming is non-negotiable for Kenya By leveraging smart seeds, precision inputs, digital tools, and nature-based strategies, farmers can improve yields, reduce costs, and create sustainable futures
Tanzania arrest leads to Sh3.6bn drug haul recovery in Kwale Two Tanzanians, Ugandan arrested in Sh3.6bn drug bust.
PREMIUM Why MPs want a say in village elders’ selection MPs' push exposes battle for control of 106,000-strong grassroots army ahead of 2027 elections.
PREMIUM Gachagua’s 2027 gamble: The thinking behind Kalonzo-Sifuna plan The very strategy designed to make him indispensable is exposing him to fresh challenges.
