Ostriches at the Paradise lost in kiambu. [File, Standard] There‘s a farm in Kitengela, 45 kilometres from Nairobi, where the future of sustainable food is already at work. Most people drive past it unaware they’re passing a serene and pristine gem, solving what the world calls climate change. Maasai Ostrich Farm is a prime example of what happens when a foresight founder envisions a better future and creates a sustainable agri-business, Kenya‘s first ostrich farm. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Support Bold Journalism Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized…
Author: By Victor Chesang
Look at the buildings surrounding you. Some are proud, those who look weary, but most of them possess more potential than the owners are aware of. Before considering data or algorithms, go back to one of the most significant questions that has ever been posed in the history of human change. In the book of Exodus 4:2, God tells Moses, What is that in your hand? Moses answers, a rod. Nothing unusual. Nothing powerful. However, that same rod was the one that opened seas, brought water out of rocks, and steered a nation onwards. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp…
A grocery business in Nairobi West on Sunday, April 05 2020. The ongoing countrywide COVID-19 curfew has rendered scores jobless with most businesses shutting down owing to hard economic times.[David Njaaga, Standard] Every morning, Kenya reveals itself as a nation quietly forging its own empires. A boda boda rider in Kiambu navigates through traffic with surgical precision. In the Silicon Savannah, a young coder transforms simple scripts into genuine income. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlock the Truth Now 》 Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel…
Integrity is not a slogan or an accessory. It determines how an organisation will either resist pressure, adapt or fail. The majority of the leaders consider external threats, yet the most common threats are internal. They are present within the workplace. Insider fraud, absence of controls, mistrust and ethical burnout can generate more value than any out-of-pocket competitor or cyberattack. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp When the trust is gone, so is the momentum. Integrity isn’t just a personal value; it’s the compass that guides leaders and organisations through uncertainty. As Proverbs 11:3 reminds us, “The integrity of the…
In Sugoi, a farmer uses an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to determine which crops will yield the best returns in international sales this season. The app focuses on coffee, the world’s morning unifier, enjoyed in more than 120 countries, as Kenya’s next big thing. AI data also shows that coffee can be grown even in previously ruled-out semi-arid regions. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp For many farmers in Baringo and the surrounding areas, coffee has been a steady source of economic recovery in the background. Today, one of those farmers in Talai has more than 21,000 coffee trees in…
The labour pool in Kenya is growing, and skills shortages are on the rise. [iStockphoto] On a different day, a fresh university graduate is seen browsing job boards through a borrowed phone with his eyes shut in Kabartonjo. A Nakuru-based IT company has purchased several new software systems to automate its delivery schedule. Still, its proprietor is unable to find an employee who can operate the technology. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlock the Truth Now 》 Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel…