A New Dawn For Kenya
You wake up at 4 am, load your fresh nduma and cabbages, and brave the matatu ride to Wakulima Market. But by 10 am, you’re packing unsold, wilting produce back home. Sound familiar? That sinking feeling when a buyer points at a tiny blemish and says “Hii si fresh” is a real pain. But it’s … Read more
You’ve sweated through the long rains, watched your crops flourish, and finally brought in the harvest. The hard part is over, right? Wrong. For too many Kenyan farmers, this is where the real loss begins. The money slips away between the shamba and the market, leaving you with little to show for your work. Why … Read more
You’re at your shamba in Murang’a, your tomatoes are ready, but the broker’s price is a joke. You need to buy certified seeds before the long rains, but your capital is tied up. Sound familiar? For too long, Kenyan farmers have been stuck between low prices and high costs. But your smartphone is the key … Read more
You’ve seen the demand. Your WhatsApp is buzzing with potential buyers from Dubai asking for avocados, or a contact in Europe wants Kenyan macadamia nuts. But how do you actually move your produce from your farm in Murang’a or your supplier in Eldoret to a supermarket shelf abroad? The process seems locked behind complex paperwork … Read more
You and your fellow farmers in your area are tired. Tired of middlemen offering peanuts for your milk, maize, or avocados. Tired of buying inputs at retail prices when you could get them cheaper together. The solution? A farmers’ cooperative. But how do you move from the idea at the local kibanda to a legally … Read more
You’ve got the land, the plan, and the drive to grow your farming business. But that big idea—whether it’s a greenhouse in Kiserian, poultry in Kitengela, or avocado export from Murang’a—needs capital to start. Where do you find it without getting lost in endless paperwork or unrealistic terms? This guide cuts through the noise. We’re … Read more
Ever delivered a truckload of tomatoes to Wakulima Market, only to find everyone else sold theirs cheaper that morning? Or watched your neighbour’s kale fetch 50 bob more per bundle at your local kibanda, and wondered, “Nini kosa yangu?” You’re not alone. Pricing your mazao is one of the hardest parts of farming in Kenya. … Read more
Are you tired of watching your cabbages wilt at the local market or getting lowballed by brokers? You’re not alone. Many Kenyan farmers are stuck with the old system, missing out on better prices and direct customers. But your phone can change that. This guide cuts the fluff and shows you how to use digital … Read more
You have a solid agri-idea—maybe poultry in Kiambu, avocado export from Murang’a, or greenhouse tomatoes in Naivasha. You’ve even pitched it to a few people. But the moment you say “business plan,” the energy shifts. “Send me the proposal,” they say, and that’s the last you hear. Sound familiar? The gap between a great idea … Read more
Remember the last time you bought sukuma wiki and wondered if the farmer got a fair price? Or when your uncle in the village lost half his maize harvest because he didn’t know the rains would stop early? That gap between the shamba and your plate is where technology is changing the game. This isn’t … Read more