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The popular sweet potato is well known for its great source of fibre, vitamins and minerals such as beta-carotene that acts as powerful anti-oxidants in the human body. According to Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro), sweet potato has a number of varieties for both food and feed. Kalro orange fleshed sweet potato are for commercialization, income generation and health improvement. Sweet potato varieties vary depending on their flesh colour, maturity time and recommended growing areas. Some of the common varieties are Kenspot 1, Kenspot 5, Kabode, Vitaa and Mugande according to Kalro. Festus Omogi grows sweet potatoes on his farm in Siaya County and shares vital lessons. Land preparation Choose an area in full sun, till the land and add compost manure to make it fluffy. “You can plant on a flat land or make ridges, let the land warm up before planting,” says Omogi. Propagation He says sweet potatoes can be propagated from cuttings

With agriculture being Kenya's backbone, investing in agribusiness is a profitable business. Animal feeds business is the booming business in the suburbs. Many people rely on agriculture for livelihood in Kenya. Among the animals reared in Kenya include cows, goats, pigs, chickens, turkeys, ducks and rabbits. If you are planning to start an animal feeds business, we will take you through the process. Carry out a Feasibility Study Before venturing into the animal feeds business, you need to do a feasibility study. It will help you determine if the business is viable. It also makes it easy to write a business plan. When carrying out a feasibility study, identify the most reared animals. Then you can stock more of their feeds. Also, consider the number of businesses that sell animal feeds within the locality. This will help you determine the level of competition in the market. It is not advisable to start a business where the competition is high. Write Animal

Investing 100k in business turns many dreams into reality. Majority consider this amount as a minimum capital but in reality it’s not as there is too much you can do. You have money and have no idea how to invest, don’t worry since here is a complete guide for business to start with 100k that can bring you more profits and make you not only rich but wealthy. Investing 100k in business turns many dreams into reality. Majority consider this amount as a minimum capital but in reality it’s not as there is too much you can do. Stick to the end because I have prepared a guide to help you start each of those business you desire step by step. By the end of the article you will have no excuse not to start. A bonus article for ways to get capital is included in the guide. Business to start with 100k in Kenya are portrayed here to open up your mind. 1. Wines And Spirits Impressive profits are earned in this business since alcoholic drinks are bought at cheap wholesale prices.

If you have been dreaming of eating the fruits of your own labour then the idea of farming tree tomatoes (aka tamarillo or matunda ya damu) is a literal way to do just that. The oval-shaped fruit is gradually taking over the market and supermarkets are scouting for farmers to help them meet growing demand. One good thing about this crop is that once you plant a few seedlings you do not have to care of them everyday which means you can set-up a farm somewhere maybe near your current place of work and monitor it remotely as a side hustle. The most interesting bit of it is that you can get started with your meagre savings and make as much as Ksh.133,000 per month out of a small chunk of land. But before you rush to invest here are some steps you need to follow. Step 1: Find Land Obviously, in order to plant anything you need some land. But you don’t necessarily have to buy one. Nowadays, you can easily lease land from farmers across the nation. The ideal piece of land is one