Author: Lynet Awino

Kenya’s smallholder agriculture accounts for up to 90 per cent of agricultural output in Africa and is usually dominated by primary production, according to the Agricultural Fund for Agricultural Development (AFAD). Most small-scale farmers produce only for subsistence use and sell the small surplus in raw forms. This has consequently translated to low market prices, fewer job opportunities, and low income for most farmers, which have been attributed to inadequate adoption of new technologies, a lack of managerial and technical skills to effectively manage an agribusiness, and poor market orientation, networking, and market information. Smallholder farmers must also have technical…

Knowing who your partner is is essential whether you are in a new relationship, dating, or married for the longest time. From their love language to how they handle conflict and their values and beliefs, it is the best way to spice up your relationship because you will know how to treat each other. Here is a list of nine things you should know about your partner. What are their relationship patterns? Knowing your partner’s relationship pattern will help you see whether they are fit or healthy emotionally. Ask them about their past relationships and notice how they talk about…

The World’s largest and most popular travel guidance website, Tripadvisor, updated its list of the best travelling destinations for 2023. Tripadvisor, now available in 43 countries and 22 languages, conducts an analysis every year to come up with the best of the best, both famous and upcoming destinations, to help travellers discover places they can conveniently visit. The site has more than 1 billion reviews and opinions of about 8 million travellers and businesses wanting to find deals about accommodations, restaurants, meals, and nearby places. They are also sharing their experiences of the places they have ever visited. The list,…

A Heart Attack is a condition that occurs when an artery that sends blood to the heart is blocked. Also known as myocardial infarction, heart attacks fall under a larger group of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), the leading cause of death globally. According to World Health Organization (WHO), CVDS claim an estimated 17.9 million lives yearly. WHO data states that more than four out of five deaths are heart attacks and strokes, with almost one-third occurring prematurely in people under 70.  Moreover, at least three-quarters of the deaths from CVDs have been recorded in low- and middle-income countries due to a lack of…

Being smart with your money can mean something other than becoming wealthy or investing in some elaborate schemes, or owning a large successful business.  It does not mean you must work and follow the plans of other successful people to be like them. To be SMART means setting up Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely (SMART) financial goals and objectives because what works for another person might not work for you. You don’t need to figure it out, but you must be smart about your little money decisions. This will enable you to know what, how, and when to accomplish…

Diageo Plc’s Kenyan unit has received regulator approval to buy an extra 14.97% stake in Kenya’s East African Breweries. The offer, worth Ksh 22.73 billion, was made in October 2022 and will bring Diageo’s total stake in EABL to 64%. The offer represents 14.97% of the issued share capital of EABL, which is listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The tender offer for the additional shares will open on 6th February 2023 and close on 24th February 2023. Results of the closing will be announced on 6th March 2023. A second closing on 17th March 2023. The results will be…