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Why Long Rains Increase Maize Diseases The long rains in East Africa, typically from March to May, create warm and humid conditions that favor fungal and bacterial growth. Maize leaves remain wet for extended periods, allowing spores to spread quickly.…
Maize remains the backbone of food security across Africa, feeding millions and sustaining rural economies. Yet, rising input costs—from fertilizer and fuel to labor and irrigation—have left farmers struggling to balance profitability with productivity. The challenge is clear: how can…
As maize farmers across the Rift Valley prepare for the planting season, experts are sounding the alarm on the hidden dangers that lurk beneath the soil. Early-stage diseases such as Fusarium seed rot, Pythium damping-off, and viral infections like Maize…
Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is one of the most destructive pests threatening maize and other crops across Kenya and Africa. Farmers preparing for the planting season must adopt proactive, integrated strategies to prevent infestations before they start. This guide outlines…
In the heart of Rongai, Nakuru County, a retired military officer has transformed her life and community through farming. Madam Veronica Kimengech, once a secretary in the military and later a long-serving employee at Telekom Kenya, is now an award-winning…
As the March planting season—popularly known as the “Long Rains”—approaches, the key to a bumper harvest lies in matching the right maize variety to your specific ecological zone. Whether you are in the high-potential “grain basket” of the Rift Valley…
The somber atmosphere in Emurua Dikirr Constituency, Narok County, was marked by grief, reflection, and a powerful plea from a grieving family. The funeral service of Johana Ng’eno, Wycliffe Kiprotich, Robert Keter, Nicholas Kosgei, and Amos Rotich—who tragically lost their…
The passing of Johanna Ng’eno has left a profound void in the hearts of many, but perhaps nowhere is that silence more deafening than in the life of his wife, Nayianoi Ntutu Ng’eno. In a moving tribute that has touched…
The first American casualties in the ongoing conflict with Iran were confirmed after a direct strike hit a makeshift operations center at Shuaiba port in Kuwait on Sunday morning. According to military officials, the strike occurred just after 9 a.m.…
The escalating conflict between Iran and the United States, with Israel’s involvement, is not only reshaping geopolitics but also leaving a devastating imprint on the environment. Wars are often measured in human casualties and political outcomes, but their hidden costs—on…