Author name: IIRR-Annie

The easy-to-make and reverently-loved, hand-woven sisal baskets being displayed at the exhibit tent next to Prolinnova Kenya tent during the 8thBiennial KARI conference and exhibit. Thumbnail

A host of KARI officials, members of the Prolinnova Kenyan team, representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture in Kenya and other visitors attentively listen to an exhibitor as he explains the importance of his innovatively produced farming products. Thumbnail

An array of hand-woven banana fiber baskets made by members of the Prolinnova Kenya team. The abundance of Banana farming and thus banana fibers in East Africa makes this an innovation worth being emphatically encouraged across the entire region. Thumbnail

A close-up photo of various Aloe Vera, Moringa and Amaranth products. Over the recent times, there has been an escalating usage and demand for these products in Kenya—especially in health and pharmaceuticals industries. Thumbnail

The pensive face tells it all; we are all about serious business and unfaltering commitment to what we do! Notably, the nursery innovation of finger millets—which was pioneered by Mr. Simon Masila (centered in the photo) has greatly been lauded, replicated and up-scaled by many farmers in Machakos. Thumbnail

A simple home-made hybrid beehive exhibited at Prolinnova Kenya tent by Djakes a farmer innovator from Nyando. Despite its simplicity and cost-efficacy, in terms of raw materials and labor; the beehive is highly effective for honey production! Thumbnail

Mr. Simon Masila, a member of the LSC in Machakos for Prolinnova Kenya, showcasing an assortment of innovative products during the exhibit. Thumbnail