Inclusion and Diversification One of the company values we are committed to is the inclusion and diversification of our employees. This was put to test when we interviewed a young man with a hearing impairment. The young man had encountered difficulties in securing employment in Kwale county because most employers find it challenging to hire people with disabilities. His predicament is one that many other people with disabilities face worldwide. After many closed doors, he was heartbroken. He thought that his dream to secure a job and blend into the community was lost. So he stopped searc ..read more

Organic growing in the coast region  and the magic behind the miracle tree – ‘The Moringa Story’ [ /vc_column] If you’re a farmer in the coast region of Kenya, growing organic Moringa could be a great addition to your crops. Moringa is a versatile plant that thrives in the warm, humid climate of the region, and its leaves, pods, and seeds are all edible and packed with nutrients. But before you start planting, it’s important to understand the culture of the region. The coast region is home to a diverse mix of people, including the Swahili, Mijikenda, and Bajuni ethnic groups. The peo ..read more

Inviting Employees inputs and suggestions We recently came up with a suggestion box at our canteen to encourage the employees to submit their ideas, complaints or comments anonymously. Are suggestion boxes effective? There are many ways to engage employees and get them involved into the day to day activities of the company. We have over 100 employees on both casual work and contract basis working at the farm. 85% of the work force is derived from the locals and most of them do not have smart phones that can enable them to communicate to management via WhatsApp or emails. We so it fit to p ..read more

Eid al-Fitr is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims all over the world, which marks the end of the 30-day fasting of Ramadan. This year, Eid was marked on May 2nd 2022. The word ‘Eid’ translates to “festival” or “feast” in Arabic. “Laughter is brightest in the place where food is.” What’s for lunch? Majoreni (where our farm is located) is predominantly a Muslim area, and three quarters of our employees were observing this day. It was very difficult for the employees who were fasting to be working under the scorching sun and abstain from eating or even taking water. To ensure w ..read more

Did you know that Moringa oil is extracted from the pressed seeds of Moringa Oleifera, a small tree originally found in the Himalayan Mountains? Moringa is the most nutrient-dense tree on the planet! All parts of its tree, including its seeds, roots, bark, flowers, and leaves, can be used for nutritional, industrial, or medicinal purposes. I love the fact that the oil is very light and dry, giving it the unique ability to penetrate the skin and detoxify it. There is a huge misconception that African skin, which tends to be darker, is tougher than Caucasian skin and can thrive without giving ..read more