In 2019, it was estimated that Kenyan farmers exported KES 6.5 billion worth of herbs and spices. However, this is only 2% of the global export market. Generally, a lot less herbs were exported as compared to what was produced. […]
Taita Taveta’s new cash crop.
French beans are grown by Kenyan smallholder farmers across 16 counties. It is estimated that 80% of the final harvest makes it to plates across the European Union. Taita Taveta county has emerged as one of the biggest producers of […]
Reconnection, Opportunity, and Hope: Women in Agri-Business
I have always known that I would like to try out my hand in agri-business, but I never thought this would be a consideration I would make in my 20s. Even with the COVID-19 Pandemic deeply affecting my work in […]
The Internet of soil: Why data is the next frontier for farmers
If there’s something to be said about how travel can immeasurably enrich one’s life then I am probably the best person to tell it. I have had a chance to see so many different peoples and experience cultures, especially outside […]
Welcome to Mazao Talks
NAIROBI October 12th, 2021: With support from the EU, MARKUP Kenya is excited to announce a partnership with podcast producing company SemaBOX to create and produce a podcast series called Mazao Talks. Kenya’s youth have a great appetite for technology […]