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We love what we do and we do it with passion. We value the experimentation, the reformation of the message, and the smart incentives.
We love what we do and we do it with passion. We value the experimentation, the reformation of the message, and the smart incentives.
Meeting the demand for well-designed agriculture credit that allows farmers to assume small amounts of debt without using the farm as
It was lunch time and I was very hungry. I therefore decide to go to my favourite restaurant to have lunch.
The 2015 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 25-26. It will be the sixth annual
It is now a well known fact that rapid population increase will bring with it growing demands for food, water and
All eyes are now set on April 22nd 2016, not because it is the International Mother Earth Day, this time attention will
Kenya’s transition to a green economy could produce major economic benefits – equivalent to an estimated USD 45 billion by 2030
Growing up, I always dreaded to enter my grandmother’s kitchen in the village. She used firewood to cook: There was such
It was lunch time and I was very hungry. I therefore decide to go to my favourite restaurant to have lunch.
It is now a fact that air pollution is now the world’s largest single environment health risk with the World Health
Kuku Bora established a commercial indigenous chicken processing plant. The business is leveraging on the existing high production of indigenous chicken
Eco Agribusiness Limited (EAL) is a company that value adds fruits namely, strawberries, tree tomatoes, passion, pineapples, mangoes and oranges. The
New opportunities in clean technology sector – Lessons from kenya and beyond – 12th July 2016 at Strathmore University 9.00am – 2.00pm
Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC)’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Edward Mungai is among 24 African leaders selected for the prestigious Eisenhower
We are a social enterprise established in 2015 after recognizing the need to improve energy efficiency through developing, manufacturing and distributing
An innovative strategy of ecosystem conservation and climate change mitigation Protection and conservation of a 10 hectares forest through sustainable eco-charcoal
The African Development Bank (AfDB)-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) approved a US $992,000-grant to support the preparation of 7.8-MW hydropower project
Due to the impact of climate change, increasing population and smaller land sizes, smallholder farmers are finding it difficult to survive
Enterprise Projects Ventures is an agricultural technology company which manufactures InspiraFarms. The company was established in 2012 in Guatemala and set
This year will see us at KCIC implementing the first year of our new strategy which focuses the work of the
Maa Briquettes has been in operation for the last three years. The founder, George Mochu, an alumnus of Kenyatta University was
Accessibility to sanitation facilities in Kenya still remains a challenge for many. One in seven million people worldwide still practise open
The drought situation that Kenya is currently experiencing ranges from moderate to severe especially in the coastal and northern parts of
Drought in Kenya has become cyclical and predictable. The effects of climate change become more pronounced each day and it is
Kitui Industries The Problem: Kitui County is a semi-arid area, which has of late been suffering the negative effects of climate
As water rapidly continues to become a scarce commodity in most urban and rural towns, one has no choice other than
Access to electricity is considered a very prestigious thing particularly in rural Kenya where majority of the population have no access
Kitui industries was established in 1980, but has been involved in renewable energy since 2011.The company seeks to alleviate the challenge
Climate change has reared its ugly head on livestock production by making it increasingly difficult due to lack of pasture and
Pitching for your business is an important step in getting the right people in your ecosystem. The correct pitch is likely
The just concluded 4th Sankalp Summit 2017 brought together participants from the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) and the Climate Technology Program
Farmers need to have access to seeds that enable them to develop and grow a wide variety of crops. Seed diversity
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), it is estimated that 1.3 billion tonnes of food which translates to 30
They say nothing good comes easy and working with entrepreneurs has taught me a lot. The value of patience, determination and
The fourth annual devolution conference, which was the last one before the first general elections after the full operationalization of devolution,
The advent of technology has supported the rapid growth of innovations since the 19th century. Various sectors have experienced the innovation
Chaff energy was established three years ago as a social enterprise which seeks to tap into the underutilized fuel sources that
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), drought in the Horn of Africa is triggering a humanitarian crisis with food
In the last decade, Kenya has witnessed a strong culture of innovation building in Kenya. A number of start ups have
There is an old saying “when you empower a woman you empower the society”. Gender equality has been a global conversation that has
The use of plastics dates back to the 1950s with the first plastic used for wrapping sandwiches introduced, followed by department
A quick scan through the budget statement 2017-2018, one thing stands out for me, as a policy analyst with special interest
Peter Chege, the founder and CEO of Hydroponics Africa is one proud entrepreneur. Having recently sealed an order to supply 2
The Mutunguru Hydropower Project began as a community initiative in 2004. In 2009, the project received support from the United Nations
The Climate Change Act 2016, was a timely law that was passed at a period when Kenya is experiencing the adverse
Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) is one of the partners for the Billion Dollar Business Alliance for Rainwater Harvesting – Kenya
Water hyacinth despite being a menace has over the past few years proven to be a useful resource. Hyancinth has been
Women all over Africa, especially in the rural and peri-urban areas still rely heavily on charcoal energy. This has necessitated the
About KCIC The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) provides holistic, country-driven support to incubate and accelerate the development, deployment and transfer
Climate Change at a Glance April 3rd to 7th Drought Dampens hopes of a prosperous Turkana…. Business daily/APRIL 6 Even though
Homes Owners face jail for not installing solar power/ Business daily 21st April 2017 The energy (solar heating regulation) regulation of
To Drive Growth lets Tap Green Energy Despite the little contribution to greenhouse gas emission from developing countries and especially in
Over the years, the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has been supporting innovations in clean technology in order to adapt to
Christian Aid, an International (British) Non-Governmental Organization working in Kenya to eradicate poverty has launched a global campaign on promoting clean
Provision of accessible and clean energy solutions for Kenyans still remains one of the most challenging and time consuming processes. Getting
A story is told of a company that went and re-forested a section of the Mau Forest as part of corporate
PRESS RELEASE Over 750 promising sustainability ideas to battle ClimateLaunchpad Competition February 16, 2017 – ClimateLaunchpad kicks off the fourth edition
It probably is a first of its kind. Providing loans for business and renewable energy products. Under the product dubbed Mwangaza
At the Kisii Agricultural Training Center, Nyangorora Banana Processing Group (NBPG) has been in the business of value addition of bananas
Getting the right feeds for your animals is not an easy task. But once you crack it, everything falls into place
Agribusiness crucial to continents push for industrialized economy. While developing and expanding the industrialized economy one aspect that cannot be ignored
Funding of innovations: What is the solution? Lack of funding for innovations has been one of the major reasons innovations have
Make Clean Energy available to the rural poor The introduction of renewable energy solutions in the rural areas especially for cooking
An oil refinery in Marcus Hook, Pa. The United States is the biggest carbon polluter in history. Withdrawal of the US
The Boot Camp is a 2-day fast track course and workshop lead by a ClimateLaunchpad certified Boot Camp Trainer. The programme
Medium-term Plan Defines Kenya’s Development The MTP II has enjoyed Considerable success with reports showing that by December 2016 the GDP
Launch of Kenya Climate Innovation Center Strategic Plan 2016 – 2021 and Launch of Kenya Climate Ventures – 12th July 2016 Nairobi Serena Hotel 5.30pm
On the 6th of July 2017 Christian Aid and other like-minded partners including Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) held a national
Frans Nauta Founder ClimateLaunchpad Frans is a European working in Silicon Valley and a ‘Valleyean’ working in Europe on innovation &
Every year, thousands of tonnes of sugarcane waste remain underutilized after cane has been crushed. It is heaped or burned just
Since 2009, Seed Savers Network has been in the business of helping small holder farmers access the seeds. Over the years,
ClimateLaunchPad (CLP) is the world’s largest green business idea competition. CLP’s mission is to unlock the world’s clean tech potential that addresses
ClimateLaunchPad(CLP) is the world’s largest green business idea competition. CLP’s mission is to unlock the world’s clean tech potential that addresses climate
As energy demand on the farms continue to rise with the setting in of modern farming techniques, the conventional power sources
Kenya’s economy is the largest in East Africa. With the growth comes depletion of natural resources at a rate not fast
In South Sudan, a quiet town called Cueibet exists. A town that is more of a rural community which is subjected
Women comprise of more than half of Africa’s population and their contribution to the economy is extensive. However, they form 30-70
The ban on plastic bags in Kenya is to come into effect at the end of August. Looking around one wonders
Kenya is experiencing a major crisis in the electricity sector following a prolonged dry spell in the last ten months. This
On the 27th July 2017, the Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources launched the Green Economy Strategy and
Biogas has over the last couple of years gained popularity in many households especially those with cows and need to supplement
It was my first time in Europe and I landed there at the tail end of winter. It was cold outside
Urbanization is one of the mega trends shaping the world in this century. According to World Bank, 12 million Kenyans live
Climate change has been a global agenda for decades, various countries have made efforts to domesticate the adaptation and mitigation efforts
Poverty is more than the lack of income and resources to ensure a sustainable livelihood. It also reflects lack of opportunities
Earlier this week, Autodesk Foundation paid a courtesy call to Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) to interact with some of the
More than 3 billion people globally use open fires and simple stoves for their household and business activities. Most common fuels
ClimateLaunchPad (CLP), the world’s largest green business ideas competition, held its national finals in Kenya on Friday, 8th September 2017 in
Invitation to KCIC Green Tech Pitch Forum The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) is pleased to invite you to a one-day investment pitch forum for clean-tech enterprises.
Inequalities in Kenya are manifested in different forms. Differences in income and social status are observed across regions, gender and even
The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) congratulates Bio Alkanol Gel as the Winner of ClimateLaunchPad Grand Final 2017. The winners were announced
Hydroponics is forecasted to be the only method used in 50-60 years, as organic farming is likely to be banned for
The annual Nairobi International Trade Fair that took place from 2nd-8th October 2017 at Jamhuri Park attracted eight enterprises from the
Renewable Energy is a fast growing sector in Kenya. Solar Energy is at the forefront due to the abundant sunshine received
The cost of doing business in Kenya is beyond the financial cost that one incurs while doing business but goes to
Coal is one of the most common and dangerous fuels in the world today. Its production entails cutting down of trees,
Waste management has evolved over time. Different companies, both public and private have claimed their space in the collection and recycling
In a sector that is rife with small and unreliable irrigation pumps, both petrol and solar, there is now a pump
A vibrant solar energy market has developed in Kenya over the years to supplement the demand for electricity to homes and
Feeding the world’s growing population is a serious challenge. Food insecurity is concentrated in developing nations, where drought and low soil
The demand for energy in Kenya is increasing for households, businesses and industry. Increasing populations, aggressive deforestation, expanding economies and a
In July this year, I had the pleasure of visiting Solinc East Africa Limited and I must say I was intrigued
Kilifi County is amongst the 14 out of 47 counties that are marginalized coupled with the hot weather. In 2014, Papu
Globally, the use of bio-diesel as an alternative to petrol/diesel has seen increased interest due to environmental benefits associated with its combustion.
About three billion people worldwide use solid fuels for cooking according to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The World Health Organization
Horticulture farming provides employment to over two million people in Kenya alone. Set as the fastest growing industry in the country
Plastic waste has attracted widespread concern and attention in Kenya. According to a case study done by the University of Nairobi,
The Autodesk Foundation funded Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) with a grant of $100,000 for its Early Stage Financing Facility. The
Obtaining financing for climate technologies is particularly challenging in developing countries due to additional uncertainty and risks that are hard to
Electricity is central to the development agenda in Kenya. Without electricity it is unlikely that development projects and public investments, such
Sunny Money sources for funds to impact 30,000 lives by June 2017 Sunny Money Africa Ltd is a for profit social
If all the water that runs off the surface when it rains could be harvested, food and water insecurity would be
The year 2017 was a challenging one for any economic growth analyst focusing on Kenya. The national government and development partners
On Christmas day ideally what happens is you have a full belly and get a blanket to cuddle and listen to
Working with a database of over 300 farmers, Eric Mbugua the director of BSFL organics established the business in 2016. When
Thermo-electric technology is the future of Carbon emission reductions. The technology is not new as it has been around since the
Soil erosion or degradation is a process that occurs naturally. The top soil wears away mainly by physical forces like wind,
Women entrepreneurs have stood the test of times with myriad of challenges to drive successful businesses. One such enterprise is Exotic
The Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) and the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on exploring
Avoiding the impact of climate change simply means reducing the emission of green house gases. Climate change solutions lie in technological
The first and second phase of the Business Mentorship Programme kicked off in 2016 and 2017 respectively with the overall goal
Chaff Energy is a social enterprise that is transforming agricultural waste that has little to non-commercial value, into high value fuel
The Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) held a Knowledge Café earlier this week on intellectual property, standards and the Early Stage
The 5th Sankalp Africa Summit was held on the 1st -2nd of March at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS).
Did you know that it is possible to recycle cooking oil to produce bio diesel? Well it is, and one young
Johnson Muraguri a retired CMC engineer left work two years ago to pursue farming full time. Before his retirement, he spent
Rafode have been creating value by delivering high quality solar systems since 2013. They offer Global Lighting certified equipment exclusively via
One of the many challenges we experience as human beings is impending water shortages. The situation in Cape Town, South Africa
After a year of research and being trained on solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies at the Strathmore Energy Research Centre, Kevin and
This is just but the beginning of my documentation of the key take homes from my short trip to South Africa.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Global Forest Resources Assessment (2005) and the State of
A chance meeting of three young ladies at a training program birthed the concept of Majik Water. Among shortlisted attendees for
Last week Acacia Innovations emerged winners at the Start Up Energy (SET) Award in a ceremony held in Berlin, Germany walking
When you talk biogas in Kenya we quickly think about the small plants that we have within households used as source
As forest cover continues to be a challenge in Kenya and other parts of the world, the government is making its
Kings Biofuels Limited has received Kshs. 5 million (approximately $50,000) financing from the Kenya Climate Innovation Center, under its Early Stage
Seth Siegel in his book ‘let there be water’ notes that by 2035, about 60% of the land mass will be
WESUSTAIN, a sustainability initiative program at the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) launched its university outreach campaign to sign up students
More often than not, entrepreneurs struggle with branding their products which affects their entry into markets. A customer is highly likely
Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV), a World Bank Fund,just concluded an investment round in Sistema.bio to deliver sustainable renewable energy and agricultural
When you think about climate change which has gained a lot popularity in the world, one thing that does not automatically
Partnerships are key in fronting innovations to thrive as profitable ventures. Last week Laikipia County graced its first Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Joe Kamau and Fred Mwangi constantly found ways of improving their bland meals with different ingredients while still in high school.
DATE: 22nd June, 2018THEME: UNLOCKING THE POLICY AND REGULATORY BOTTLE NECKS IN THE WATER SECTOR ENTERPRENUERSHIP Water coverage in the country currently stands
Eco Sawa is a startup that produces eco-friendly products; with their pioneer product being Dane bio pesticide. Founded by Davies Ateka and
Can youths lead the path to a low-carbon resilient future? In a nutshell, the role of the youth in climate resilience
Water security in the world stands at about 40% with water also accounting for nearly 70% of natural disasters that happen
“It’s Day Zero in Cape Town, a foretaste of what is likely to come in cities such as Nairobi with a
Hivos in collaboration with Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) will be hosting Disrupt!, a competitive ideathon event that brings together entrepreneurs
The largest percentage of Kenya’s population are farmers. A key concern for this population is the price volatility associated with the
Seth Siegel in his book ‘let there be water’ notes that by 2035, about 60% of the land mass will be
Kenya has an exciting opportunity to be a leader in harvesting sustainable and efficient energy. First of all, the country is
The 4thNational Green Growth Conference 2018 held last week at the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC) brought together various stakeholders from
Any entrepreneur will tell you that the journey to establishing a profitable company is never easy. One requires self-discipline and determination
Having recently attended the 4thGreen Growth Conference and Exhibition 2018 themed , it is evident that there is need for us
Innovations are and will continue to be essential in the fight against climate change. Not only are they necessary to reduce
Having been in the space where I have dealt with start ups for about two years one of the things I
The second season of the Climate Launch Pad (CLP) is here! For the second year Kenya will be hosting the CLP
PRESS RELEASE Largest Global Green Business Ideas Competition kicks off 2018 edition Nairobi, 8 August 2018– ClimateLaunchpad is the world’s leading
According to the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, 16,600 people in Kenya alone die every year as a result of exposure
My knowledge management and communications internship at KCIC oftentimes affords me some very cool experiences- such as getting to be a
While working in water service providing, Joab Amollo began to notice over time the amount of water that was being wasted
Given that youth are vital resource to ensuring a more sustainable future and fulfilling the SDGs, KCIC believes it is important
Climate change is perhaps the most considerable environmental challenge of our time globally. It affects ecosystems, water and food resources and
Koko Networks commercially soft-launched its technology suite in Nairobi in mid-2017. KOKO’s first offering to mass-market consumers and local retailers is a
The Syrian Civil War has been one of the most devastating conflicts of our time. Lesser known, however, is that some of
Climate change is said to be a “problem multiplier.” For instance, there is evidence that rising temperatures can make vulnerable communities
Kenya is a country that simultaneously suffers from malnutrition and food waste. On the one hand, USAID reports that nearly a quarter of
Despite the struggles by many Kenyans to succeed in agribusiness, they are still being saddled by unstable weather patterns;
The world is urbanizing at a rapid pace, and this is especially true when it comes to Africa. The UNDP estimates that 2/3
Every year, the number of youth graduating from colleges and other tertiary institutions continues to soar. Recently, as the rate of
Boniface Mutua, the head cook at Jamhuri High School in Kenya, reports for duty at 5AM every weekday. He often works
I am Marvin Tiemessen, 23 years old, and in the past three months I have been an intern at KenyaClimate Innovation Centre
In 2010, Kate McCulley quit her job to embark on a 6-month backpacking trip to Southeast Asia. At the same time,
In 2010, Kate McCulley quit her job to embark on a 6-month backpacking trip to Southeast Asia. At the same time,
Kenya’s potential for climate entrepreneurship is high, and the country’s dynamic high-growth entrepreneurs are helping lead the country toward its green
Entrepreneurs are born and not made. Those are the words of Festus the proprietor of kings Biofuel one of the most
Have we for so long interpreted capitalism too narrowly? As we seek to answer this question, we ought to think clearly
Growing up in a rural village in Kenya, Dysmus Kisilu witnessed the many problems facing the farmers in his community. Lacking
Picture courtesy: Makueni County makuenicounty.go.ke The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 was the beginning of the much-needed transformation in the country.
Women across the globe face obstacles to becoming entrepreneurs. Traditional views about gender norms, lower levels of education, shouldering the burden
By: Edward Mungai, CEO of Kenya Climate Innovation Center Last week I was in Tokyo, Japan to participate in the Tokyo
PRESS RELEASE: Nairobi, 13 March, 2019 – ClimateLaunchpad is now welcoming applications in Kenya for the 2019 edition of the world’s largest
Photo Credit: Mary Winspear Centre http://marywinspear.ca/venue/lebbetter-board-room Every successful enterprise has systems and processes that define how the business of the organization is
With today being World Water Day, it begs us to think about the water issues plaguing Kenya, a water scarce country,
On the 14th of March 2019, world leaders gathered in Nairobi for the third installment of the One Planet Summit. Some
Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) is excited to announce that it is partnering with the International Trade Center (ITC) and Strathmore
Picture courtesy of planning.go.ke If you want your business to succeed in a developing economy align your strategy to the country’s strategic
Last week, on the 28th of March 2019, the Association of Sustainability Practitioners of Kenya (ASPK) organized its second meetup since its inception
The world has been engulfed by the wrath of unsustainable use of resources. This has been caused by economies that rely
The black soldier fly may be smelly, but it is a nutritional powerhouse and eco-friendly ingredient in animal feed and fertilizer.
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) held the Clean Energy Conference and Expo at the Safari Park hotel from 10th to 12th April 2019
Majik Water is a KCIC client who manufactures a machine that extracts clean drinking water from the atmosphere.
This Friday, 26 April 2019, KCIC will be hosting a policy dialogue on the sustainability of agriculture in Kenya. Held in
Millions of Kenyans lack access to reliable sources of water. In fact, only 9 out of 55 public water service providers in Kenya
Youth around the globe are seizing the opportunity to participate in the implementation of the sustainable development goals. In Kenya, the
Last Friday, 3rd May 2019, Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) hosted an induction event for its newer incubation clients. Entrepreneurs in
Strategic Planning for MSMEs- the steps and why it’s important Enterprises that are headed for success and have plans for continuity
Stekar Foods: Exporting fruits and vegetables to uplift Kenyan farmers Smallholder farmers in Kenya produce the majority of the food consumed
Kenya Climate Innovation Center has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF)
Kings Biofuels Limited, a leading briquettes manufacturing company, is seeking to recruit a highly dynamic and self driven individual
One of the clients of Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV), a subsidiary of Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC), has secured a deal that will
Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has hosted a delegation from the Danish Government led by Mr. Henrik Larsen, the Deputy Head of Danish
Policy making process in Kenya: get involved, it’s your right and duty Policy development is not the preserve of a few
INVESTING IN CLIMATE-SMART VENTURES KEY TO SUSTAINABILITY Repeated spells of drought, fluctuating rainfall patterns, extreme heatwaves, rise in sea levels, frequent
CLIMATE ORIENTED PARTNERSHIPS IS THE WAY TO GO The recent collaboration and signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Kenya Climate Innovation
Kenya Climate Innovation Center is in the process of conducting routine visits to the business premises of applicants of the incubation programme.
Kenya has joined the world in commemorating the World Environment Day on a day that coincided with Eid al Fitr. The annual World Environment
Kenya Climate Innovation Center is in the process of conducting routine visits to the business premises of applicants of the incubation programme.
The Nature and Policy/Legal Foundations of Budgeting National budgeting involves the making and implementing of public decisions regarding resource mobilization, allocation
Achieving 10% Forest Cover Key to Combating Desertification Land is key to supporting livelihoods not only in our country but the
Plastics Use Poses Lifelong Consequences Human evolution inspired by need, scientific curiosity and serendipity has partially been defined by tools and materials
Research your way to the top The easiest way to fail your business is to exist in a vacuum and not
Conserve the Environment to Make the Earth More Sustainable The world commemorated the World Environment Day on Wednesday 5th June with a rallying
Let us Protect Insects from Possible Destruction Some insects are a human bother, they hover around our personal spaces, sting, bite
SMEs Too Have Great Potential for Export Business Engaging in export business for Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) gives them a
Worldwide experience proves the importance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within the national economies. SMEs are critical in creating employment
Carbon Footprint, What You Can do to Reduce Yours Last week, I planted a number of trees equal to my age.
How much information do you have on your potential markets? Essentials of a Market needs assessment. The office of the United
Give Youth Skills to Achieve Inclusive and Sustainable Development The World Youth Skills Day was marked on Monday July 15th 2019. This
Why You Should Join a Professional Body Members of different practices and professions in Kenya need to coalesce and collectively aim
Trees Are Capable of Taking in Heavy Metals The advent of human civilization which has seen astounding advancements in all spheres
At human convenience, we quench our thirst from home or office dispensers. We also at times prefer ‘take away’ beverages.
The lack of access to finance is one of the most prevalent challenges entrepreneurs and business owners face.
The lack of access to finance is one of the most prevalent challenges entrepreneurs and business owners face.
Nearly every business is looking for financing. There is always a need to expand the production capacity in various aspects.
Kenya is a global player in various international frameworks associated with the pressing national concerns such as the climate change
Kenya is a global player in various international frameworks associated with the pressing national concerns such as the climate change
The adoption of permaculture is vital in the actualization of Sustainable Cities and Communities, part of the global
Do trees talk to each other? Do they develop friendship? Do they take care of their young ones? In short, do
Kenya emerged shoulders high at the just concluded ClimateLaunchpad (CLP) competition in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The construction industry especially in Africa has witnessed sporadic evolution, from grass thatched huts of the twentieth century
Simon Wachieni, the founder of Maji Agri Solutions
Developing countries are in episodes of rapid urbanization driven by surging populations and industrialization.
Israel is a Middle Eastern country located on the Eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea that borders Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and
Kenya has today received a senior delegation from the Royal Kingdom of Denmark in a visit that happened
Championing Organic Farming and Forest Conservation to Improve Livelihoods At such times of unpredictable weather patterns, high cost of production, deteriorating soil
At such times of unpredictable weather patterns, high cost of production, deteriorating soil fertility and inaccessible markets
The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) members of the board have this month held an a joint strategy retreat aimed to
Sustainable Waste Management Equals Better Quality of Life Any Kenyan who undoubtedly is an avid lover of business has come across
Deep in the heart of Thika Town, a constituency that has been christened by many as the
Turning the tide on excess rains to reap maximum benefit That climate change manifests itself primary through water is no longer
Technological trends in waste management On the precepts of waste hierarchy, most preferred waste management approach is minimization. Alternatively, as an
Inferring from global demographics, it is conclusive to say that the mortality rates are declining as a result of increasing living
Small Market Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya and Tanzania are set to benefit from the recently started programme
A wind’s teeth – Understanding locusts From the ultimate biblical plagues to the modern times of natural disasters, none has stood
Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) has this afternoon signed off yet another financing agreement with Ofgen, a company specializing in turnkey
When Anthony Mayodi cofounded Rafode as a microfinance institution in 2007, the main focus was in supporting
“Encroachment and illegal logging are things of the past. We now take the lead in ensuring the forest is protected and
Despite the global disruption caused by the novel corona virus, the world yesterday took time to commemorate Earth Day.
Despite the struggles by many Kenyans to succeed in agribusiness, they are still being saddled by unstable weather patterns; high costs
Let us take the conversation away from the pandemic for a minute and talk about solar. Recently, agribusiness entrepreneurs and mini-grid
AgriQ and Automations is an Agri-tech start-up that focuses on developing innovative technological solutions to improve the farming methods of smallholder
Brief Profile: Bioafriq Energy is a Kenyan based social enterprise that develops dryers for drying farm produce to reduce post-harvest losses.
Agri-Flora Organic solutions formed in 2016 manufactures organic fertilizer by the trademark, Asili organic fertilizer, which is made of carbon-based compounds
Apio-Bio is a company that promotes sustainable beekeeping practices by cultivating highly productive bee colonies i.e., colonies that are resistant to
Asili Entrepreneur Name: Tabitha Thuku Email: tabitha.thuku.tt@gmail.com Phone number: 713685969 Website: N/A Location: Nairobi Thematic Area: Agribusiness
Biofit Feeds Limited harnesses water hyacinth and converts it into animal feeds. Lake Victoria produces 400,000 tonnes of freshwater hyacinth annually
Botanic Treasures Ltd is a social enterprise empowering over 300 smallholder farmers to grow Moringa oleifera, a highly nutritious vegetable plant.
Chanay Agri- Processors is in the business of value addition of Fruits and Vegetables such as ripe bananas and Mangos. The
Dashcrop is an agribusiness company working with smallholder farmers across five counties as a commercial aggregator, targeting the horticulture, poultry, cassava,
Exotic EPZ Ltd was founded in December 2012 and was in August 2017 acquired by Nawiri Agribusiness EPZ Ltd. The company
Goshen Farm Exporters Ltd is a grower, processor and exporter of Kenyan horticulture produce. They source their fresh produce from contracted
Hephzibah International Limited processes pure natural honey and manufactures organic peanut butter varieties. The peanut butter range of products offered include
Kenya Papaya Ltd. is a family owned business started in 2017 to manufacture paw paw based and ganoderma mushroom blended products.
Kijani Verde is a company on a mission to reduce carbon emissions in Kenya while creating gainful employment for women and
Laikipia Permaculture is a startup based in Laikipia that processes Cosmetic, Opuntia food products and Permaculture services. The company majors in
Lentera limited is a soil health and crop nutrition company that seeks to restore soils to their optimum nutrition levels enabling
Miyonga Farm is a transitional horticultural farm. The company grows horticultural products for the export market. Hitherto, the products include baby
Origen Fresh EPZ Ltd is a profit social enterprise aimed at empowering and transforming lives. The company was founded in 2015
Raw Valley is a fruit drink manufacturing company selling Fruit Burst Juice Flavors as her primary product. The company sources mangoes,
Supacon Limited, which operates under the brand name “Essy’s premium”, produces and sells lemon juice products. The products are natural, healthy
Agrisafe Kenya limited is a social enterprise founded to alleviate poverty through Agri-preneurship and Trade. The organization promotes beekeeping as a
Bdelo is a market leader in the production of healthy & tasty Maize Tortilla Chips & Tortillas that are 100 %
Agribusiness, Waste Management
Dudu Dunia Ltd aims to reduce domestic and community organic waste through products such as Dudu dunia composting kits and offering
The novel COVID-19 has brought with it a myriad of challenges and uncertainties for enterprises across the globe. As governments grapple
In 2007, Paul Ogalo had a vision for his community, in Migori County. His vision entailed improving health and sanitation conditions,
Kenya’s renewable energy landscape has witnessed increased transformation over the years, largely driven by favorable government policy that is shifting towards
When Anthony Mayodi cofounded Rafode as a microfinance institution in 2007, the main focus was in supporting SMEs access affordable loans.
Kenya is a renewable energy resource rich in solar, geothermal, wind, hydro and biomass with potential to harness tidal energy. Currently,
Kenya and other developing countries are experiencing exponential growth in their populations leading to an ever-growing demand for domestic and industrial
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Has peak oil arrived and what are the impact and opportunities for cleantech? Peak oil. It has been a topic of
Agritecture is a name for the intersection of architecture and agriculture which is being seen most prominently in the emerging urban
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Brief Profile: Dudu Master deals with production of the black soldier fly-larvae (insect protein), vermicompost, and trains youth, women and farmers
Brief Profile: Eldo Tea Enterprises is a speciality tea exporter based in Nandi County with a marketing office in the capital
Brief Profile: Endnep Innovation processes organic pesticides and plants crops for export. The pesticide is organic and conforms to green energy
Brief Profile: Farmtrack works with market players in the agricultural sector to ensure sustainability in agricultural production through pest management technologies.
Brief Profile: Green Meal Feed (GMF) is a business enterprise located in Isiolo which manufactures livestock feeds. The depletion of rangelands
Entrepreneur Name:Boniface Gitau Email:bontao89@gmail.com Phone number:’0724299966 Website:https://henrok6limited.wordpress.com/ Location:Nakuru Thematic Area:Agribusiness Brief Profile: Henrok 6 Limited is an agribusiness company Based at
Brief Profile Isiolo Tawakal Farmers Marketing Co-Operative Society Ltd is a business registered in Isiolo County and comprises 28 women and
Brief Profile The business is about Sunflower Farming and value addition. The business model offers small-scale farmers and Agri-/food- businesses in
Brief Profile Kitui Enterprise Promotion Company Ltd, (KEPC) is based in Kitui County, Kenya. This enterprise was created in 2012, borne
Brief Profile Kulamawe Poultry Industries Ltd., domiciled in Isiolo County, is the first ever chicken processing plant in Northern Kenya. The
Brief Profile Lenge is in the business of value addition for pumpkins. They convert pumpkin flesh, leaves and seeds into different
Brief Profile: Lianfam Africa Limited is an Agricultural company located in Kakamega whose core activities are centered around chicken farming such
Brief Profile: Marigat Gold is a social enterprise that focuses on value addition of Honey produce and has been in business
Brief Profile: MyFugo is an entity that improves the productivity and profitability of dairy farmers in East Africa through the digitization
Brief Profile The business is about empowering beekeepers by ensuring professional apiary management technologies in the bee keeping market. Entrepreneur Name:
Brief Profile Onja Uone Ltd is a family owned company started in 1995 by Joseph Wafula and Gladys Nang’oni Sitati as
Brief Profile: Percmacks company provides organic solutions to farmers for use in their farms. The product range includes organic soil conditioner,
Brief Profile: Raino Tech4Impact is a social enterprise that leverages technology as an enabler to empower African communities. The company develops
Brief Profile: Rutuba Bio-Agric & Organic Fertilizers Ltd manufactures organic fertilizer that is 100% organic. Through a patented technology, the organic
Brief Profile: Smart Aggregator is a farmer produce aggregation enterprise providing small- holder farmers with reliable opportunities for remunerative markets and
Brief Profile: Sultan Green aims to democratize safe food production by engaging in very rigorous value chain analytics in order to
Brief Profile: Unibrain technologies Ltd is an incubate company under the UNIBRAIN(universities, businesses and research in agribusiness Innovations)initiative consortium, domiciled in
Brief Profile: Worugus is a commercial feedlot whose core activity is buying steers from pastoralists, fatten them and sell to premium
Brief Profile: Acacia Innovations manufactures and supplies schools and other small businesses in Kenya with clean cookstoves and briquettes made from
Brief Profile: This concept aims at producing bioethanol from water hyacinth in lakes using microbial systems (fungi). This will help in
Brief Profile: Bioafriq Energy is a Kenyan based social enterprise that develops dryers for drying farm produce to reduce post-harvest losses.
Brief Profile: CIST Africa Ltd. is a family owned business started in 2013 to produce bioethanol from water hyacinth and molasses.
Brief Profile: Kijiji Power Ltd is a spin off Company from Renewable World East Africa which has been developing community owned
Brief Profile: Kings Biofuels is plugging into the circular economy by engaging in the production of briquettes from biomass waste. Briquettes
Brief Profile Maxfinleys tools & instruments is a shop where solar pumps are manufactured. The entrepreneur sought to solve water supply
Brief Profile: Nilger ventures deals with the production and sales of biodiesel from waste vegetable oils. Biodiesel produces less harmful emissions
Brief Profile: RAFODE is a growing non deposit taking Microfinance Institution Headquartered in Kisumu Kenya. It is a high quality micro
Brief Profile: Transcare is in the business of fabricating institutional cookstoves. They have been able to mimic the functioning of a
Brief Profile: Athel technology manufactures solar electric cookers with gas burners, solar electric grills for barbeque and electric ovens for baking.
Brief Profile: Community Shelter Works Limited is a Private Company. They have invented a Clean Electricity Generator, which is reliable, and
Brief Profile: The company understands that energy can be a huge overhead in day to day running of businesses. This comes
Brief Profile: Kawitrack was formed as a collaboration of four co-founders with engineering, technology and business acumen. The business was created
Brief Profile: Leafy Life plans to convert used diapers to make fuel to be used at homes. We sell this fuel
Brief Profile: Natural Char is a manufacturing company of charcoal briquettes from recycling of organic wastes such as coconut husks, shells.
Brief Profile: Savanna Circuit Technologies Limited is a manufacturing and last mile distribution company that provides dairy farmers and cooperatives with
Brief Profile: Solar Team is a team of revolutionary solar energy experts passionate about creating quality and innovative customer focused solar
Brief Profile: Sunken ltd is a company that works in partnership with institutions through-out the Kenyan region to provide integrated services
Majik Water is harvesting clean drinking water from the air in arid and semi arid areas in Kenya. They have developed
MIS Co Limited is in the development of water management irrigation systems. They have innovated a shower drip mobile irrigation system
Brief Profile: Quest Fresh purified spring water a subsidiary of Camie Quest Limited aims to make drinking water safe, affordable and
Brief Profile: Waterkiosk Limited sells, supplies & distributes potable affordable water, through the Winture® Planet Cube water desalination system. The Winture®
Brief Profile: Xynate Limited provides a number of services to water service providers and vendors. The product/services offered include selling and
Brief Profile: Adarsh Polymer offers a solution of plastic recycling through a pyrolysis process. In this process, the plastic is subjected
Brief Profile: Cocoponics Africa Ltd. works towards raising a new generation of farmers (NexGen), who rely on hydroponics technology. This technology
Brief Profile: Dandora Walcy Taka Bank is an organization that is fully focused on youth empowerment to inspire the community to
Brief Profile: House Out of Waste manufactures plastic posts by chemically moulding granules into solid post of any shape and sizes.
Brief Profile: They are converting waste coconut husk into household material for example mats. This ensures they do not end up
Brief Profile: Nutriento is based in Nairobi, Kenya and sells animal feed & fertilizers products in the local market, which otherwise
Brief Profile: Storm water is in the business of turning plastic waste into affordable building and fencing materials (i.e. Cabros paving
Brief Profile: Treebags is a biosolutions packaging company that supplies and distributes seedling bags and is in the process of setting
Food Security and Nutrition is a key pillar of the Big Four Agenda, which was conceptualised by the H.E President Uhuru
The ClimateLaunchPad (CLP) global competition has held its national finals for Kenya today. The contest brought together 13 early-stage enterprises that
The commemoration of World Water Week in 2020 has been met by unprecented times when the world is grappling with the
Africa has the world’s youngest population. As the Ibrahim Forum report observed in 2019, a staggering 60% of Africa’s population was under the
Caroline Mbogo is one of the Climate LaunchPad 2018 finalists. When describing her company during the boot camp training, she had
The County Government of Bungoma and Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) towards supporting women
SMEs Have the Potential to Motivate Employees to Boost Productivity Employees are the most valuable asset in any business and therefore
Where do your home fries, chips, french fries and mashed potatoes originate? You have probably never seen a packet of potato
Vitman Wafula, a farmer based in Kakamega county, has set up a medicinal garden where he raises seedlings for medicinal plants
The government plays a leading role in the provision of an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. One such way is
Today, human civilization faces a pressing problem of increasing global vulnerability to climate change that demands urgent action towards the reduction
According to the 2017 World Food Prize laureate, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, “the future of African youth lies in agriculture.” This future
Last week on 16th October, 2020, the whole world celebrated world food day. This day gives us an opportunity to reflect on
Social enterprise Maji Milele recently partnered with UNTAPPED to provide financial aid to their water service clients who have a business case but
“Economic growth and an increasing total global population have driven the human civilization into resource-intensive diets. Convectional farming has traditionally fulfilled
Anthony Njagi Njine with his two friends, Mary Wabuthu Gituku and Joseph Kariuki Sankale are startup farmers who rear pigs. A
Land is key to supporting livelihoods and economies- it is the primary source of food, energy and a host of natural
The historic era of Covid-19 prevalence has delivered unprecedent tough stretches with a myriad of tribulations, among them food insecurity. These
Kenya’s renewable energy sector is at an exponential level compared to other countries in Africa. The exploitation of solar energy has
According to the World Health Organization, currently, 2.5 billion people lack access to clean water and sanitation and by 2030 a
Kenya Climate Innovation Centre is set to host a virtual training ahead of a finance awarding ceremony where 49 SMEs will
The Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) has today held a virtual training ahead of the awarding of the Result Based Financing
Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) and KCIC Group have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding which aims to boost green financing through
There is a growing interest in biofuels in many developing countries as a means of modernizing biomass use, reducing deforestation, promoting
Dubbed “The Bee Keepers’ Hub”, Nyuki Hubs is a youth-led social enterprise that takes pride in working with farmers to produce
Patrick Watene, the Co-founder of Adarsh Polymers is appreciative after Kenya Climate Innovation Center supported him with Early-Stage Financing (ESF) to
Dr. Edward Mungai, group CEO of Kenya Climate Innovation Centre Group, has today been awarded his PhD in Sustainability at Strathmore
In the hilly outskirts of Kisumu city, hidden behind leafy trees and rocky terrain, is an innovative enterprise offering a source
Clean cooking solutions are vital to combating global climate change, reducing environmental degradation and improving human lives in general. Unfortunately, more
Traditional soil-grown crop production has worked well for thousands of years, but there is one fact that has placed strain on
Kirigi Kibunja founded Jiji Water Works Limited in 2016 in Nairobi, Kenya with the aim of offering permanent water and drainage
We are living in unprecedented times when the world is grappling with various difficulties of climate change and interlinked vulnerabilities radiating
One of the main challenges that most farmers in Kenya face today is the lack of reliable information about their crops
Turning on the tap to get a glass of water, brush your teeth or take a shower should not be a
Using one of the country’s problems to solve another is the philosophy behind Green Pavers whose mission is to develop affordable
Sustainable and effective cold chains are crucial for the transportation of food and medicine, but in many parts of rural Africa
There has been a trend to encourage organic farming to improve global food security which continues to be a concern to
The County Governors of Kisii and Uasin Gishu, H.E James Ongwae and H.E Jackson Mandago respectively, have signed an agreement with
As new trends in the agribusiness sector continue to emerge with new ideas popping up regularly, more and more companies are
What Design Can Do (WDCD) in partnership with Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) is seeking creatives, both small and big designers,
Every year, the world generates more than two billion tonnes of trash. Worldwide, waste generated per person per day averages 0.74 kilograms
Youth and women in different agriculture value chains in Machakos and the surrounding counties are set to receive a major boost
Isiolo County has partnered with Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) to set up Business Incubation Hub (BIH) under the AgriBiz programme
The paradox of Isiolo county is that it is a very big city, with a small population of around 268,000 people.
Waste has proven to be a resource that can be managed to achieve economic, social and environmental benefits. To achieve this,
For years now, plastic has been part of our daily lives, and regardless of it being a vital presence in the
Given the recent estimates, our global footprint now exceeds the world’s capacity to regenerate by about 30%. If the current demands
The concept of a circular economy has regained attention especially related to efforts to achieve a more sustainable society. It then
Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) is calling upon youth and women in Isiolo, Uasin Gishu, Machakos and Kisii to engage in
Kenya School of Government (KSG) paid a visit to Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) with the aim of exploring partnership opportunities
Across the world, plastic is one of the most used materials, but managing end-of-life plastic products remains a seemingly intractable challenge.
As waste keeps piling up on landfills and dumpsites, more ventures are coming up with different ways of recycling waste into
On Tuesday, 9th March 2021, The President of the European Council, His Excellency Charles Michel, made a courtesy visit to Kenya
Around the world, landfills are growing by some 3.5 million tonnes of garbage every day. In the time it’ll take you
There is an urgent need for an important paradigm shift if we have to advance the multiple levels of sustainable sanitation
Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) which is the implementing partner signed a five-year contract with the two development agencies that would see
Small-scale agriculture is the primary source of food, it contributes 80 percent of the food consumed in a majority of developing
Nairobi and Ngong rivers flowing through Kenya’s capital provide an excellent example of heavily polluted rivers. Despite being the main sources
The fashion industry has been rapidly growing. In the last 15 years alone, clothing production has doubled, accounting for 60% of
Over the years, every entrepreneur has been fixing their eyes on the returns from the business. Some businesses such as plastic
Globally, food waste has become an increasingly recognized environmental issue over the last decade. In a world where approximately 800 million
In a quiet, mainly residential area in Kirinyaga, trays of writhing Black Soldier Flies (BSFs) larvae munch their way through hundreds
The dry and rugged terrain stretching for kilometers in the expansive Isiolo County appears largely barren, worthless even. Yet growing from
Electronic waste (e-waste) has proven to be a fundamental challenge for Kenya over the years. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Centre
In Njiru town, off Kangundo road lies an engineering firm that has put resource recovery at heart with the aim of
The agricultural sector heavily depends on a female workforce. Estimates show that in some developing countries, women make up over half
An increase in wealth, urbanization and global population growth, more so in Africa and Asia, has created changes in the global
It is possible to treat waste at the source and also make it reusable for agricultural purposes. The trick is using
“Water is life, sanitation is dignity”—this slogan sums up the development challenges faced by Kenya, which by the early 2000s held
Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has opened its doors for prospective entrepreneurs with clean technology (cleantech) ideas to participate in the
Today, the globe is faced by a myriad of challenges among them climate change and environmental degradation. In response to these
Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC), under the AgriBiz programme on Monday 24th May 2021, virtually conducted the Vijana na AgriBiz semi-finals
Syntropic Farming is a farming revolution from Brazil originated by Ernst Götsch, a Swiss farmer and researcher. It seeks to cultivate
KCIC Group yesterday held a team building event best known to the company as ‘Akwaaba’, to unwind after a busy first
Eighty-five climate-friendly innovations have qualified for the #NoWasteChallenge competition finals announced by What Design Can Do (WDCD). The global-design competition by
One shrill attribute among scientists is their ingrained audacity. From their earlier desire to fly to their current ambitions of extraterrestrial
The European Union Delegation in Kenya has launched a creativity contest online named “#PamojaStrong,” which will run from 15th June to
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Involving a community in a product development makes it more easily acceptable, as the people involved feel they were involved in
How much would it cost to fully actualise the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)? According to the Global Commission
Early last year when the Coronavirus proliferated in Kenya and the globe at large, most businesses were affected in the pandemic
Eric Kariuki has had an avid interest in science from a very young age. At the age of ten, he used
The deadline for entries to the Climate Launchpad competition, which recognises that innovation and invention can lead the way to a
Food trends such as juicing and raw food diets are ubiquitous today. It seems that almost every week sees the birth
Over the years, pig farming in Kenya has gradually risen to become one of the top agribusiness ventures. Pork accounts for
By Muindi Kimanzi Kenya is endowed with many scenic natural resources such as grand water bodies in the, mountains, historical sites
It is that time of the year when farmers harvest their bounty from the farms after months and years of hard
One of the main challenges faced by SMEs is access to markets and the creation of sustainable and strategic marketing networks.
Sustainability is no longer just a foreign concept or a westernized ideology. Sustainability is now everyday life, it is the
Water is a basic human need. The average human can go for 21 days without food but can only go for
The highly successful Kiambu Farmers’ Harvest Festival was held in Kiambu County from 31st July to 1st August 2021. The festival
Agribusiness has been proving to be an effective way for the country to sustain itself in light of the Covid restrictions
Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) with the support of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have launched an innovation challenge to
The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Amref Health Africa in Kenya (Amref) aimed at
A Uasin Gishu-based enterprise is helping farmers attain optimum produce by supporting them with tailored agronomical support, access to post harvest
The finalists for the 2021 Climate LaunchPad competition are officially set to square off on 8th September 2021 for the top
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched a call for applications for the first
A start-up developing a technology ,VACCIBOX, that will slash vaccine waste in the health sector has won this year’s Climate Launchpad
A new global survey illustrates the depth of anxiety many young people are feeling about climate change. Nearly 60% of young
Are you an agribusiness enthusiast? Do you follow the agribusiness trends and want to be part of a team transforming the
All is set for the first edition of the Conference on Corporate Commitment to climate change to go ahead of the
The Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC), backed by the Embassy of Denmark in Kenya, has announced the selection of the first
The Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA), in partnership with the Africa Union (AU) African Development Bank (AfDB) and Africa Adaptation Acceleration
On 10th November 2021, Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC), in partnership with KCIC Consulting(KCL), Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KePSA) and Kenya
In Kenya, those aged between 18 and 35 make up about 75% of the total population, according to Kenya National Bureau
Women and Youth in Kisii County have been urged to embrace Agribusiness as a way of improving their livelihoods. Speaking during
The 2021 United Nations climate change conference (COP26) is currently taking place in Glasgow city of Scotland in the United Kingdom.
During this historic moment, the Covid-19 pandemic has marked a turning point in most of the world’s economies. Governments have been
A public-private dialogue (PPD) is a dialogue between the private and the public sectors that not only focuses on improving government
The inaugural African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge (YouthADAPT Challenge) is climaxing today in a high- level award ceremony at the ongoing
Kenya Climate Innovation Center Consulting Limited (KCL) is this November leading the Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility in coordination with the
Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) led a delegation of over 50 corporate leaders towards signing a 10-point charter during the Corporate
Climate change does not only affect individuals and society, but also poses a direct threat to the private sector; a key
The 7th Annual Devolution Conference has kicked off in Wote town at Makueni Boys High school in Makueni County. President Uhuru
The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC), through the AgriBiz program, held a forum in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu, to engage county
Are you a great writer with utmost passion in climate change and sustainability? Do you wish your ideas to be featured
It seems like Kenya’s agribusiness sector is always under siege. Over the years, the agricultural industry has faced many unending challenges.
For many years, pumpkins were regarded as one of the less important crops in Kenya. To change this mindset, Pegotty Mutai
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a major component of the Agenda for Sustainable Development of 2030 which is an initiative
Over the past two centuries, coal and fossil fuels have been used as the major energy source of the world. With
Why influencer Marketing? Influencer marketing has become one of the most used channel of brand awareness in the current world. What
For the past five years mobile money activities have been on the rise in developing nations. Mobile phones are therefore best
Small-holder farmers produce the majority of the country’s food. Unpredictable and irregular rainfall associated with the effects of climate change present
Anne Mugo and her husband were happy, working in Dubai. Life was good. They earned a decent salary and had all
After realizing that girls often skipped school every month because they couldn’t afford sanitary pads, Bethsheba Otuga is on a mission
In many developing countries, using solid fuels in open fires for cooking and heating creates everyday health concerns right in the
This year’s International Women’s Day-themed “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” aims to recognize the contribution of women and girls to climate
Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) supports the growth and development of innovative, clean technology business models through the GreeBiz program. The
In today’s world, the place where most markets go is the internet. According to the Entrepreneurs council, 93% of business decisions
On Tuesday, 9th March, KCIC CEO Dr. Mungai participated in policy conversations on Zero Hunger alongside Denmark’s Minister for Food &
The Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs is collaborating with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry to ensure that the
The semi-arid plains of Emali in Makueni county are home to Pearl Agro enterprises. This Agro-based seed company produces hybrid seeds
HOPE FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH IN AGRIBUSINESS IN MACHAKOS AS KCIC AND THE COUNTY LAUNCH BUSINESS INCUBATION HUB Machakos, 14th March
Machakos now officially joins Meru in owning a business incubation hub. The Hub is home to Agribiz clients and a resource
Where would you find the world’s largest recreation center and the most natural supermarket? Forests wouldn’t have been your first answer,
Today marks “World Water Day ” with the theme: “Ground Water: Making the Invisible Visible”. Every year, March 22 is observed
Good health and well-being are the key targets of the sustainable development goals (SDG) 3. They are meant to steer the
Sustainable development goal number nine focuses on industry innovation and infrastructure. Innovation involves the act of making something better or replacing
The world celebrated “International Day of Forests” on 21st March 2022 with the theme ‘Forests and Sustainable Production and Consumption. According
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) states that around 1.6 billion people depend directly on forests for food, shelter, energy, medicines,
The world is losing 10 million hectares of forest each year – about the size of Iceland. This is according to
Agripreneurs in Machakos county and the broader regions of Makueni, Kajiado and Kitui counties have all the reasons to smile as
Sustainable management of forests serves a variety of environmental and socioeconomic roles at the global, national, and local levels. Forest management
How we feed our farm animals is rightly coming under greater scrutiny because of the challenge of climate change and deteriorating
Decent work and economic growth are vital pillars toward attaining a sustainable future. Today’s world faces a significant barrier to achieving
A more recent development is the role of technological innovation in addressing societal problems such as climate change. The high emission
Pauline Okubasu is the founder of Azavi Food, a dried fruit producer based in Machakos. She spoke to KCIC Consulting about agribusiness opportunities and the
Organic farming is an agricultural system that uses fertilizers of organic origin such as compost manure, green manure, and bone meal.
Studies suggest that by 2050, the world’s human population will reach 10 million, with increased food and health issues. The environment,
Agriculture is the backbone of many global economies. The use of chemical fertilizers has led to the extinction of some organisms
Climate change has become a global issue. Countries worldwide are joining hands to come up with a remedy. In search of
Water is a necessary component of life. Water makes up over 70% of the human body, while plants comprise nearly 90%
Water hyacinth is a free-floating, flowering invasive aquatic plant that originated in South America’s Amazon Basin. Since the 1800s, it has
Organic fertilizers are mineral sources found in nature and include a moderate amount of plant and animal waste that can be
A youth-owned business involved in feed formulation, milling and distribution under the Farmer’s Smile brand is making a difference for farmers
A few years ago it could have been rare to meet a farmer who cultivates mushrooms or other fungi for consumption,
Dorah Mumanyi is the founder of the Nutritious Agriculture Network (NAN) and leads the I-pop Africa initiative. I-pop Africa reclaims the
Pesticides are poisonous substances released into the environment on purpose. Even though each pesticide is designed to kill a specific insect,
The essential environmental and operational conditions required to produce safe, healthy crops are known as Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs). GAPs are
The launch of Kilifi AgriBiz Business Hub was a monumental event for entrepreneurs in Kilifi county. Present to initiate the event
Kilifi County was formed in 2010 due to the merging of Kilifi District and Malindi District. The County has a population
Bungoma County’s economy majorly depends on agriculture, with many households actively involved in the industry. The majority of families rely on
Agripreneurs in Kisii county and its environs have all the reasons to smile after the Kisii business incubation hub launch. The
Bungoma County’s economy is mostly based on agriculture, with many households working in the sector. On the other hand, agricultural productivity
Kenya Climate Innovation Centre, in a collaborative effort with the Embassy of Switzerland, SICPA and Strathmore University, has launched the Cleantech
For a while, the coconut sub-sector has shown immense potential to drive economic development in Kenya; coconut is the main cash
The Portuguese introduced coconuts in the 16th century at the Kenyan coast after which its cultivation spread rapidly and later became
As the cleantech competition application deadline approaches, more applications are expected on the final day,April 26, at 5:00 P.M. The goal
The first ever Northern Kenya Impact investment conference took place at Safari park hotel with the aim of attracting investors in
The first edition of the Bungoma Agribusiness Expo will be kicking off on May 13 at Posta Grounds in Bungoma with the participation
Over the years, there have been many misconceptions concerning timber construction in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Timber is considered fragile and
Agriculture for long was the primary and main economic activity of Kenyans in several households. Animal and crop farming empowered families
With the daily rise in population, scientists are developing ways of producing more food. They are inventing synthetic fertilizers and herbicides.
Recently, Sikkim state celebrated its 6th anniversary as a fully organic state. Sikkim made a mark globally with this achievement. It
Banana farmers across the country have endured many years of frustration arising from a lack of market, pests, diseases, and low
Modern farming forms seek to increase crop yield by implementing farm practices that can decimate the environment. Additionally, these methods require
According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in Kenya, agriculture remains vital to Kenya’s economy, accounting
Tomatoes are among the most popular and widely produced vegetables in Kenya. Successful production of this high-value vegetable provides high income
Thanks to organic farming, natural resources are utilized responsibly. A farmer in Wundanyi, Taita Taveta County, utilizes the three Rs of
ClimateLaunchpad is the world’s largest green business ideas competition. Innovation and invention can lead the way to a clean future. That’s
Mushrooms, an ancient delicacy, were traditionally picked from the wild, and farmers did not grow them commercially. Today, mushroom farming is
Our airwaves are filled every day with news of extreme weather phenomena worldwide, from historic floods to fires, earthquakes, droughts, etc.
My peers and I, like 78% of Kenyans, enjoy snacking. But every time we snacked, my friends, unlike me, who is
The term organic farming may be novel, but the practice is ancient. Historically, farming did not involve inorganic inputs such as
If someone had told me that farming would be what brings my loves and me together, I would not have believed
The use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides would possibly increase yields. Still, these inputs are out of reach to many small-scale
A sustainable future for all has been a recurring theme in major international conferences. Many commentators acknowledge the importance of sustainable
The Cleantech Innovation competition awards ceremony took place at a colorful event in Strathmore university. Sustainability was one of the key
Are you a prolific writer who is passionate and concerned about climate change and sustainability? Here is an opportunity for your
Many arid places in Kenya are experiencing drought, extreme weather conditions and natural catastrophes due to scarcity of vegetation cover. This
One hundred and one 4K Clubs patrons from Uasin Gishu, Bungoma, Kisii, Meru, Isiolo, Kiambu, Kisii and Kilifi are the beneficiaries
The way of life of the people of Lake Turkana has mainly been nomadism. Over the decades, communities have had restricted
The most environmentally friendly building material is wood. Wood has several advantages as a raw building material, emits far less carbon
Early this year KCIC in partnership with United States Agency International Development (USAID) and other partners organized the first ever Northern
Water is one of the four elements of nature crucial for food security, energy production, economic development and poverty reduction. But
According to the world bank, nearly 70% of people live in poverty and have limited access to basic amenities in Kenya’s
The subtle and obvious effects of climate change are being felt by people everywhere. The destructive effects of a rapidly changing
Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has launched a call for applications for the Vijana na AgriBiz Competition under the AgriBiz program.
Agriculture mechanization is a significant contribution to crop production and has generally been ignored with regard to developing nations. The ability
To raise the money for the establishment of Apple, Steve Jobs had to sell his Volkswagen. Blood and sweat alone do
Drip irrigation technology can help farms adapt to climate change by ensuring effective water use. By supplying the appropriate water resources
The finalists for the 2022 Kenya Climate LaunchPad competition are officially set to square off on August 30, 2022, for the top three
In Kenya, the horticulture sector is crucial in ensuring food security, the generation of jobs, and reducing poverty (Agricultural Sector
Kenya’s dairy industry is one of the country’s most important economic sectors. The previous several years have seen the rise of
Most of the land in Kenya is made up of ASALs, where nomadic pastoralism is practiced. Camels are the primary
Kenya currently experiences high rates of deforestation, endangering both plants and animals. According to estimates, Kenya’s forest cover has decreased from
The Vijana na AgriBiz competition seeks to foster innovation in agricultural practices, build the capacity of local entrepreneurs, especially the youth
According to a report by UNICEF, in Kenya, more than a quarter of children under the age of five, or two
“The next young billionaires will come from agriculture in the coming years.” This was the remarkable statement by the Kenya Climate
“All farmers are old and poor. They do not have a bright and promising future. Farmers do not have serious jobs.
Vijana na AgriBiz National Competition intends to advance resilient and sustainable climate adaptation strategies in the African continent. This challenge hopes
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My work has been greatly helped by the excellent work from Motivoweb agency team, their advice and support has been first class. I can’t thank them enough for the awesome progress they achieved. Thanks
My work has been greatly helped by the excellent work from Motivoweb agency team, their advice and support has been first class. I can’t thank them enough for the awesome progress they achieved. Thanks
We have chosen to work extensively with Motivoweb agency because of their quality services, including their On-the-Job Training program , development, design and other employer incentives that have helped.
We have chosen to work extensively with Motivoweb agency because of their quality services, including their On-the-Job Training program , development, design and other employer incentives that have helped.
In collaboration with public partners, Motivoweb agency connects local businesses and job-seeking residents with. Our range of programs offers every service from talent recruiting and career development.
We love what we do and we do it with passion. We value the experimentation, the reformation of the message, and the smart incentives.
