Research Fellow, Tegemeo Institute, Egerton University
Dr. Timothy Njagi Njeru is Development Economist and Research Fellow at Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development. He hold a PhD in Development Economics from the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Japan.
What explains food price hikes in Kenya. And what should be done
Mar 23, 2022 10:11 am UTC| Economy
Kenyans are caught in the grip of higher food prices brought about by a combination of adverse weather, rising input costs which have been worsened by the Ukraine war as well as policy adjustments the government agreed...
Kenya's potato drama: farmers can only meet standards if there are some
Feb 02, 2022 09:25 am UTC| Insights & Views
It all started as the mere lack of potato chips at a global fast food chain that couldnt keep up with demand during the festive season. It then became apparent that big fast-food players dont serve Kenyan-grown potato...
Understanding the political economy of maize in Kenya
Jul 22, 2019 13:29 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics Economy
Maize is the cheapest source of calories among the cereal grains, making up about 65% of total food calories consumed by households in Kenya. To meet this demand, maize is produced on 40% of the total crop area mainly by...
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