How Startup Founder Esther Kimani and Farmer LifeLine Technologies are Revolutionizing Pest and Disease Control in Kenya and Africa
Before I dig into Farmer LifeLine Technologies Kenya and Esther Wanjiru Kimani’s exploits, let me introduce you to a small fun fact. About 3 or 4 years ago, I received a text message on my feature phone (kabambe) from the…
Green focused startups raising more funds and gaining traction in Africa
Climate conscious startups are gaining more traction in the startup world in Africa. And so are agricultural production enterprises that are creating more job opportunities. Among the most recent startup in this category to successfully fundraise are Amini which raised…
Wanjira Mathai led WRI wins $100m for environmental project
Just days after being named as one of the TIME 100 Most Influential Persons in the World 2023, Wanjira Mathai and the organisation she leads as Managing Director has won $100 million from TED. The World Resources Institute (WRI) with…
Environmentalist Wanjira Mathai voted TIME 100 most influential people 2023
Kenyan environmentalist and activist Wanjira Mathai is among TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people 2023. Wanjira currently serves as the Managing Director for Africa and Global Partnerships at World Resources Institute in Nairobi. She is also the current Chair of…
Theft and quality controversies continue to hit subsidized fertilizer
Police on April 8, 2023 raided an agrovet in Laikipia County and nabbed 120 bags of stolen fertilizer. The fertilizer in 50kg bags found at Blessed Agrovet in Sipili Township was supposed to be distributed to farmers at a subsidized…