While the focus on geothermal power in East Africa has mainly been on electricity generation, experts in Kenya now say that its potential goes beyond this into agriculture, health, tourism and hotel industries
Horticulture
Zimbabwe tobacco seed in high demand
Almost a tonne of tobacco seed has been sold in Zimbabwe as demand for the commodity continues to increase, the Tobacco Research Board (TRB) revealed
Kenya's blossoming flower sector targets new markets
At least 125 local and international companies showcased their products and services at the second International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX) recently held at the Oshwal Centre on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya
Tanzanian government to review tobacco farmers' debts
A special committee set up by the Tanzanian government has been appointed to address the challenges facing the countrys tobacco farmers, including the evaluation of rising debts
Kagera earns US$7.3 million from coffee exports
Tanzanian coffee exports by the Kagera Cooperative Union during 2012-2013 earned US$7.3mn, the unions chairman John Binunshu has revealed