Which are the Best Maize Seed varieties in Kenya?

Maize is Kenya’s staple crop, but national yields average only ~2 t/ha (about 18 bags/acre) – far below its potential. In the fertile highlands (Kitale, Eldoret, Nyahururu and similar zones), well-managed fields can yield 4–8 t/ha. However, many farmers still harvest much less. A key reason is wrong seed choice. Each year, many smallholders plant varieties unsuited…

How to Improve Tree Survival in Kenya’s Drylands

In many dryland and semi-arid communities across Kenya, tree planting has become a cornerstone of efforts to restore degraded landscapes, improve livelihoods, and mitigate climate change. Yet, despite considerable investments of time, money, and community energy, survival rates for planted trees remain frustratingly low in several areas. Based on direct community feedback from recent field…

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