Training Farmers on Group Dynamics, Good Governance
Small holder farmers account for majority of Kenya’s farming population at approximately 80 percent. Their little farms, coupled with equally less production often becomes a major hindrance to market access.
Capacity Building for More, Quality Higher Laboratory Services
Capacity building for stakeholders along the agriculture sector is key towards enhancing food safety and market access. In this light, the EU-funded MARKUP Kenya program has been keen on training
MARKUP Kenya Launches Campaign on Proper use of Pesticides
Farms in Makueni County are characterized by mango plantations with the crop being at different stages of development. Some are flowering while others have rather young fruits and others are
International Day for Rural Women: Celebrating Women in Macadamia Value Chain
With support from the European Union (EU) Market Access Upgrade Program (MARKUP) Kenya joins the rest of the work in marking the International Day for Rural Women. This day is
World Standards Day: EU funded MARKUP supports KEBS with Certified Reference Materials
As the World Standards day is marked today, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has received Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) in a bid to enhance quality control in analytical laboratory
Passion Fruits: Clean Planting Materials for Better Yields, Increased Income
Passion fruits are popular especially for their pulp and juice. These fruits are loaded with nutrients such as Vitamins A and C, as well as iron. Economically, passion fruits have
Training Agriculture Extension Officers on Global GAP
Over 60 Agriculture Extension Officers have been trained on Global Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), thanks to support by the European Union (EU) through MARKUP Kenya. This is the first group
Empowering Journalists on Food Safety Matters
The role of the media in informing, inspiring influencing change, educating and shaping the national and international agenda, can never be ignored. Better still, media practitioners are great partners in