Why are Food Prices very High in Kenya?

What makes food prices in Kenya more expensive compared to her neighbors? The inflation in her food prices was very high in 2021 and it is expected to continue in 2022. Agcenture explored various causes that are pushing the food prices high. The article concludes with tips of how to reduce food prices for you…

Where to buy the best water pumps in Kenya?

Are you looking to buy or lease a cheap irrigation water pump to push or pull water from the source to your farm or home? This guide will guide you on advantages of owning an irrigation water pump, a guide on how to choose the best pump and the major sellers or companies in the…

Vertical farming in Kenya: What you need to know

How can you grow enough food for self-consumption and sale within urban areas?  In this blog article, we will discuss various vertical farming methods that are available for cheap food growing for urban people.  Urbanization is a key threat to food security. As more people migrate to towns, they buy small residential plots that are…

Best pumpkins varieties that are easy to grow.

Pumpkins are a nutritious and healthy meal. Its fruits are mature for harvest in 75 to 120 days after seed germination. We give the best pumpkin varieties for cooking and easy to grow in the following list. It shows the maturity time, yield potential (weight, fruit diameter) and other features like best use, tolerance and…

Is a Cereal Business Profitable in Kenya- 2025?

Are you wondering how profitable is a cereals business in Kenya? As a grain trader, your will make money byt trading in dry foods such as maize, bean, rice and lentils. Your main operations are to to buy, store, dry, re-bag, and transport them at a profit. In this free guide, we give you a…

What you need to know about agriculture projects?

Agcenture is launching a new segment on topics covering sustainable agriculture projects. As a preeminent consulting firm in the area, we will share our best practices, learning and experiences working in Kenya. We are an advisory firm offering business development services for business services for development partners funding, executing or partnering urban gardening projects, community…