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Margaret Maina

Nakuru

Contributor at Daily Nation

Contributor Journalist at Nation Media Group

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

Articles

  • 4 days 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.

  • 1 week 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.

  • 1 week 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.

  • 1 week 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.

  • 2 weeks 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.

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