From a programme coordinator for the FAO and gene bank curator for the World Agroforestry Centre to a data analyst, and regional sales reps, these are the top 17 agricultural job vacancies in Kenya open for applications in the second half of April. Employer: Food and Agriculture Organization Location: Nairobi Tasks and responsibilities Overall Project […]
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By Henry Jami Mang’eni Okra is a rising crop in Kenya, delivering rapid harvests that help farmers cope with erratic rains. But earnings from the crop range from Sh5,000 to Sh745,000, depending on the farmers’ choice of seed and harvest timing. Sold in kgs at the market, Okra sells for as much as Sh100 a
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From compliance officers and agronomy assistants to World Bank consultants, these are the top 18 agricultural job vacancies for this month in Kenya. 1. Position: Extended Term Consultant- Gender Inclusion and Women’s Economic Empowerment Employer: World Bank Group Location: Nairobi Roles and Responsibilities: Project Management and Coordination Client Advisory Delivery: Selection Criteria How to apply:
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By Francis Ndungu Joel Kibuthua will, this month, finish a short season where he has harvested 100 crates of tomatoes from ¼ acre, compared with 20 crates before, following a soil test that drove him to rapid soil surgery and an immediate transformation in his farm. As one of 7,000 Nyeri farmers offered free soil
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1. Position: Senior research associate nourishing food pathway Employer: Global Alliance Location: Nairobi Responsibilities About You How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) on jobs.gainhealth.org to apply Deadline: Not specified 2. Position: Farm manager Employer: Q-sourcing servtec group Location: Nairobi DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Farm Operations: Soil Health and Crop
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Through mixing inorganic fertiliser and charcoal dust, farmers in Oyugis, Homa Bay County have been able to improve their crop yields, cut down on fertiliser use and bolster the long-term health of their soils. According to agronomist David Winyo, charcoal dust serves as homemade biochar that provides potassium crucial for root development in crops. It
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For muguka growers in Embu County, Christmas usually comes late. This is because the often hot and dry January to March months bring good tidings with the price of the stimulant climbing to as high as Sh1,200 a kilo. Despite muguka being as popular as it has ever been– biting economic times have seen many
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At only 24 years old, Stanley Ngeli Somba, proprietor of Ngeli Foods is well on his way to revolutionise the beekeeping value chain in Kenya. The Strathmore University graduate currently produces half a tonne of multiflora honey every four months. While he previously sold this as regular plain honey, he has begun processing it into
Busia County has unveiled new state-of-the-art tractors which will subsidize the cost of land ploughing at a rate of Sh2500 per acre, which will help increase grain production from the normal 2-5 bags per acre to 15-25 bags. This will help achieve the goal of economic revitalization through agriculture mechanization. Speaking during the official unveiling
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The Kenya Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program is seeking innovations in sustainable agriculture dedicated to tackling challenges in precision agriculture, supply chain, and waste management. Supported by Joule, Eni School of Entrepreneurship, and E4Impact, the program is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of agribusiness innovators passionate about leveraging technology and modern practices to revolutionize the agricultural
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