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Most farming endeavors in Sub-Saharan Africa are subsistent and characterized by a convoluted mix that largely features traditional methods, with scant adoption of modern techniques. These farming practices face a myriad of constraints, which could be overcome by implementing novel farming procedures and innovations. The majority of Africa’s smallholder production is dependent on rainfall as...
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As one of the world’s oldest industries, agriculture remains the backbone of many economies. With a diverse value chain encompassing input supply, livestock farming, crop cultivation, processing...
ByArthurFOPCO
October 4, 2025
Blogs,Digital Literacy and Empowerment,Education and Employment,Youth and Women Empowerment
With a burgeoning population, Africa continues to grapple with unemployment. Kenya is no different. The unemployment rate among the youth, considered to be persons between the ages of 15 and 34...
ByFOPCO Blogs
September 30, 2025
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Approximately 47 million residents of East Africa rely on Lake Victoria for their livelihoods as their primary source of food, employment, and clean drinking water. In Kenya, there are five counties...
ByArthurFOPCO
August 12, 2025
Blogs,Capacity building and upskilling,Digital Literacy and Empowerment,Education and Employment,Youth and Women Empowerment
The foundation of local economies in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Kenya, comprises small enterprises in the food, beverage, and agricultural sectors that support livelihoods and spur...
A silent revolution is gaining traction in the counties and regions of the Great Lakes region of Kenya. For generations, smallholder farmers have been the backbone of agricultural production, yet they...