Margaret Maina

Nakuru

Contributor Journalist at Nation Media Group

Nation Media Group Nakuru Regional office covering South Rift Region. 6th floor, Tower 1 Building, Moi road +254719038971

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Articles

How three innovators from Nakuru are transforming farming with their machinery

1 week ago | nation.africa | Margaret Maina

In Nakuru’s industrial area, sparks fly and metal meets metal. The rhythmic clang of measuring, cutting, welding, soldering, assembling, and painting fills the air as a group of young innovators craft machines designed to transform Kenya’s agricultural sector. Elijah Mwangi, Stephen Ndung’u and Samuel Kamau co-founded Hopeite Machineries in 2014.
A candle, a silo, and a revolution: The simple tech saving Africa's food supply

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Margaret Maina

Africa grows enough food to feed its people, yet nearly half is lost post-harvest, mainly due to poor storage. Weevils, mould, and mycotoxins destroy millions of tonnes of grain annually, undermining food security and threatening the livelihoods of farmers across the continent. The situation is worsened by poor infrastructure, improper handling, and the effects of climate change.
Alarm over vaping, nicotine pouches as Health ministry calls for tighter tobacco controls

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Margaret Maina

When Mercy Wangeci (not her real name) first tried a nicotine pouch in her university hostel four years ago, it was meant to be a trendy experiment to fit in with her friends and just a bit of ‘fun’. Today, at 24, she is deep in addiction, spending up to Sh12,000 a month on pouches that were outlawed years ago. “It started with the hype. I did not want to be the odd one out. I bought a sachet of nicotine pouches for Sh250, and it would last three days.
Homegrown innovation boosting renewable energy campaign

1 month ago | nation.africa | Margaret Maina

Every year, Kenya loses thousands of hectares of forest to illegal logging and unsustainable firewood. As climate change accelerates, the need for cleaner and more sustainable energy alternatives is becoming increasingly urgent. It is within this context that Eco-Charge Limited, founded by Mary Nyambura, steps in. This African-led renewable energy company is converting agricultural waste into eco-friendly biomass briquettes.
This Kenyan CEO exports dried fruits globally, rain or shine

1 month ago | nation.africa | Margaret Maina

An agripreneur in Machakos is adding value to fruits and exporting the products despite climate challenges. Alex Muli, the founder and CEO of Goshen Farm Exporters, says he is committed to transforming agriculture across Kenya. Growing up in a fruit-farming region, Muli witnessed the market challenges his family endured. He established Goshen in 2010.
I help individuals unlock their potential through public speaking

1 month ago | nation.africa | Margaret Maina

What you need to know:Prioritise active listening and create spaces that honour a range of lived experiences. I guide clients to stay true to their voice by anchoring their messages in truth, values, and vulnerability. In a world full of filters, authenticity is key to building trust and meaningful connections. Where words have the power to shape destinies, few wield them with as much purpose as 21-year-old Raymond Omondi, a law student at Mount Kenya University's Parklands campus.
Meet your match: Connecting businesses to skilled developers

1 month ago | nation.africa | Margaret Maina

As tech professionals become increasingly scarce, companies are facing the urgent challenge of finding qualified candidates in order to maintain their competitive edge. Despite the greater need for top-tier developers than ever before, locating the right talent remains a difficult, expensive and often ineffective process. This is particularly evident for businesses scaling up globally, where lengthy hiring processes and inefficiencies often lead to missed opportunities.
Fighting oral health issues with locally made floss picks

1 month ago | nation.africa | Margaret Maina

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that over 3.5 billion people globally are battling oral health conditions. In response, Kenya has adopted a National Oral Health Policy that integrates oral health promotion and disease prevention into broader healthcare programmes. Now, local entrepreneurs are creating products that help promote better oral hygiene. One such venture is RubiGrace Tufloss Picks, a brand founded by Grace Nyaguthii in 2017, and later joined by Francis Kirika.
This Kenyan startup is transforming sales automation in Africa

1 month ago | nation.africa | Margaret Maina

What if businesses across Africa could streamline sales, gain real-time insights, and accelerate growth? Solutech Limited is driving digital transformation in the African tech ecosystem, offering cutting-edge Sales Force Automation (SFA) solutions for manufacturers and distributors. In 2014, Kenya’s rapidly expanding manufacturing and distribution sectors exposed critical operational challenges, including limited field visibility, inefficiencies, and a lack of data-driven decision-making.
Carving sound: How a Kenyan luthier brings music to life

1 month ago | nation.africa | Margaret Maina

Content If you ever wondered who is responsible for the smooth sounds of a well-tuned guitar or the rich tone of a beautifully restored violin, look no further than the luthiers. In Kikuyu, Kiambu County, Kenneth Mlamba is immersed in the art of guitar making, his workshop alive with the sounds of craftsmanship. Cutting, shaping and winding with precision, he transforms raw wood into finely tuned instruments.