Money and Investment Tips

Investing tips to enable you to make good decisions with your money and time.
04Oct

Kenya’s Rich Farmers: The Crops That Drive Their Success

In every hometown, there are those farmers who seemingly possess the Midas touch. These farmers have figured a way out to be really successful. They drive luxurious cars, their family names are respected, and their success is the stuff of legend. Their income streams flow...
13Sep

How to Make the Most of El Niño Rains in Kenya

Kenya's agriculture is highly dependent on the two primary rainy seasons: the long rains, which occur from March to May, and the short rains, from October to December. However, the erratic weather patterns associated with climate phenomena like El Niño can disrupt traditional planting and...
17May

How to Retire Rich with Avocado Farming in Kenya

Retirement is a significant milestone in one's life, and choosing the right path to financial stability during this phase is crucial. Kenya, known for its favorable climate and fertile soil, offers a promising opportunity for retirees seeking a sustainable income source. In recent years, the
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04Mar

Increase your income by adding value to farm products

The value addition of agricultural products brings a lot of money into the Kenyan economy each year. In fact, adding value beyond the farm has a bigger economic footprint than the normal farm production. Farmers usually perform poorly when it comes to cash flow margins...
18Jun

Farming ideas that can help you save and grow your money

Saving money is a big deal. This fact is rarely disputed. You might wonder why most financial institutions in Kenya are always sending you notifications on why and how you should save to make your life better. They are not just looking for you to...
02May

Telephone Farming: Experience is the best teacher

Telephone farming in Kenya has not gone well for many people. If you were to randomly tell farmers to raise their hands if they had lost any money since last year, you will be surprised to see the results. Nearly 90% of the hands raised...
25Apr

Lessons learnt during the 2019 drought in Kenya

Things are now starting to get back to normal in Kenya. Reports of rain can be heard in most corners of the country. This is a relief to many. Mostly for the farmers who were not prepared to face the drought. Most counties were...
30Mar

Kenya: How to sell farm products online

The internet has emerged as an important marketing tool in the agricultural industry. However, there are farmers in Kenya whom have not fully utilised or have not fully understood the importance of the Internet as a marketing tool. The Internet can be used to advertise your...