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Limuru, Kiambu, April 3, 2025 by Miriam Wangui Farmers in Limuru, Kiambu County and beyond, can now breathe a sigh of relief following the official launch of the Mkulima Shop at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Potato Research Centre. The newly inaugurated outlet is set to be a one-stop hub for farmers…
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Gatanga, Muranga County 30th May 2025 by Miriam Wangui. The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Seeds headquarters in Thika recently held a graduation ceremony for Horticulture Producer Level 3 students from the Kenya School of Agriculture (KSA), Thika Campus. The students successfully completed a three-month practical training program at the facility, which forms…
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Murang’a, 21st January 2025, By Miriam Wangui Over 30 bean farmers from Muranga County took a significant role in shaping the future of bean production in Kenya during a participatory bean variety selection exercise at KALRO Horticulture Research Institute Kandara. This inclusive event was meant to bridge the gap between research and farmer preference. Ensuring…
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Tigoni, Kiambu, April 24th 2025, by Miriam Wangui. The Centre Director of the KALRO Potato Research Centre in Tigoni, Dr. Moses Nyongesa, recently hosted a delegation from TEAGASC Oak Park Crops Research Centre, Ireland for a two-day visit focused on advancing potato breeding under a collaborative project on Climate-Resilient and Responsible Innovations in Potato. The…
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by Miriam Wangui The KALRO Horticulture Research Institute hosted its annual Mkulima Open Week from March 6th to 7th, 2025, at the KALRO HRI grounds. The event was designed to educate and empower farmers by showcasing cutting-edge innovations and technologies in the horticultural sector. Key topics included fruit production, post-harvest technologies, propagation techniques, and nursery…
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A sloppy farm in Mairang’a village, Gatundu North, Kiambu County, reveals two one-storey timber chicken coops. The clucks and squawks are magnified as the owner, Veronica Muchina, broadcasts maize grain in one coop after another. Muchina keeps a few dairy cattle too. But the mowing of her cattle pales in comparison to the chicken sounds…
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Mr. Martin Macharia vaccinating day old chicks after hatching at KALRO Naivasha. Photo| Trezer Odero Setting up the Hatchery The first step in setting up a hatchery is choosing the right location. It should be situated at least 50 meters away from the main house, in an area where no poultry activities have occurred previously. The…
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Small-scale chicken farmers should aim to go commercial. This is one of the foremost messages that the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) is promoting. The organization has developed numerous technologies, innovations, and management practices (TIMPs). These are geared towards improving farmers’ production and boosting their market access so that they can capitalize on…
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The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) is intensifying efforts to enhance food security and economic sustainability for farmers by introducing new high-yielding and climate-resilient crop varieties. The recent launch of tomato, cabbage, and soya bean varieties highlights the organization’s ongoing commitment to agricultural innovation. In Kenya, tomatoes and cabbages remain staple ingredients in…
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