Kenya Archives

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Transforming Youth Agriculture Through Savings and Loan Models in Kenya

In rural Kenya, young agripreneurs are leveraging the transformative potential of local savings and loan models, supported by targeted training and guidance from dedicated officers. These efforts are strengthening the financial capacity of youth in agriculture through Village Savings and Loan

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

Ngomano Facility: Pioneering Sustainable Farming in Kenya through Kedar GAP and Enable TAAT Partnership

In April 2024, Enable TAAT partnered with Kedar GAP, a leading name in agricultural development, to advance sustainable farming practices in Kenya. This transformative collaboration focuses on the Ngomano facility, a solar-powered agricultural hub in Makueni County, poised to revolutionize the

April 8, 2024June 7, 2024

Transforming Agriculture In Kenya: The Success of Kilimo Biashara Expo 2024

During the 2024 Kilimo Biashara Expo, the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) initiative made a significant impact by participating and showcasing technologies from the Beans, Maize, and Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) compacts. The Kilimo Biashara Expo is an annual

September 29, 2023February 13, 2024

ENABLE TAAT Transforming Lives Through Partnership: Elijah Mutinda’s Agricultural Journey

<strong>Promoting sustainable farming in Kibwezi</strong> In Kibwezi, Elijah Mutinda has turned his agricultural aspirations into reality through unwavering commitment and the support of transformative programs and partnerships. His journey is a testament to the power of innovation, resilience, and community empowerment

October 15, 2022May 29, 2024

Beyond Production: ENABLE-TAAT Beneficiary becomes Agribusiness Advocate

Everlyne Mwende is a passionate youth based in Kibwezi, Kenya. After participating in an incubation program facilitated by ENABLE-TAAT in Kenya, Everlyne started her business with 50 birds in 2020. She sold the 50 birds at Ksh 500 ($5) per piece

December 14, 2020June 14, 2024

Mr. Wambua’s Success with Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potatoes

Mr. Wambua joined the youth training program in early 2020 and began trials with Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) vines. As a model farmer, he cultivates various crop varieties. He embraced the improved OFSP variety and started a small plantation with just

June 14, 2019June 14, 2024

Success Story: Vigena Aquatic Blue Enterprise Limited

Vigena Aquatic Blue Enterprise Limited (V-Aquatic Blue Ltd), established under Kenya's Companies Act, is a youth-led consultancy firm and extension service provider in the aquaculture sector. Founded in 2018, the company comprises experts in aquaculture and aquatic sciences who offer a

January 30, 2019June 18, 2024

Youth Agribusiness Training and Incubation in Kenya

In Kenya, we began the incubation process by advertising training opportunities via posters and social media. Applications were received, and interviews were conducted in early October for Kibwezi incubates, while training in West Kenya was ongoing. The Kibwezi team recruited 30

December 18, 2017June 18, 2024

Kibwezi Hortipreneur Youth Group: Cultivating the Future of Agribusiness in Kenya

The Kibwezi Hortipreneur Youth Group (KHYG) is thriving in eastern Kenya, aligning with the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) youth empowerment strategy. Thanks to the ENABLE TAAT Food Basket Outreach, our farm now grows orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, high-iron beans, vitamin

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