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Shamba Shape Up Season 8

Shamba Shape Up Season 8 - Shamba Shape Up Sn 8 - Ep 14: Plant Nutrition, Tomatoes, Mangoes

We are in Nakuru County visiting Henry and his grandmother Teresia. We do a soil test and educate him on the benefits of using crop specific fertilisers for proper crop nutrition. We also introduce him to a new tomato variety to help increase yield,  help deal with pest and diseases in his mangoes and install a solar home system.

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Shamba Chef Season 1 - Shamba Chef Sn 1 - Ep 1: Mama George, Ndeiya

In this series we delve into the most traditional of african cultures, food. Traveling across Kenya to find out what we eat, where we get it and how we cook it. We are in Ndeiya Kiambu County at Mama and Baba George's home. We have a look at how to improve their kitchen and learn about proper nutrition. We also make a kitchen garden and have a cook off with their neighbours to see who can make the most delicious and nutritious meal.

Shamba Chef Season 1 - Shamba Chef Sn 1 - Ep 2: Mama Kigen, Iten

In this series we delve into the most traditional of african cultures, food. Traveling across Kenya to find out what we eat, where we get it and how we cook it. We are in Iten, Elgeyo-Marakwet County visiting Mama Kigen and Hela Kiprop. We look at improving mama Kigen's kitchen and fight pests and diseases in her kitchen garden. We also learn about the importance of proper nutrition for athletes, children's growth and the whole family.

Shamba Chef Season 1 - Shamba Chef Sn 1 - Ep 3: Mama Marshal, Kisumu

In this series we delve into the most traditional of african cultures, food. Traveling across Kenya to find out what we eat, where we get it and how we cook it. We are in Kisumu county on the shores of Lake Victoria visiting Mama Marshal. We show her the benefits of using gas which is a cleaner fuel than charcoal and firewood. We also make over her kitchen garden and get a chef to show her how to make a delicious and nutritious meal.

Shamba Chef Season 1 - Shamba Chef Sn 1 - Ep 4: Mama Ivy, Machakos

In this series we delve into the most traditional of african cultures, food. Traveling across Kenya to find out what we eat, where we get it and how we cook it. We are in Machakos County at Mama and Baba Ivy's home. We introduce them to an energy saving jiko, make over their kitchen and install a drip irrigation system in their kitchen garden. We also learn about proper nutrition for the family and have a cook off to see who can cook the most delicious and nutritious meal.

Shamba Chef Season 1 - Shamba Chef Sn 1 - Ep 5 Mama Carol, Nakuru

In this series we delve into the most traditional of african cultures, food. Traveling across Kenya to find out what we eat, where we get it and how we cook it. We are in Bahati, Nakuru County visiting Mama and Baba Carol. We look at how to increase food production in their kitchen garden, make over their kitchen, introduce them to a new energy saving jiko and ways to get it through a local Sacco.. We also have a chef show Mama Carol how to make a delicious and nutritious meal.

Shamba Chef Season 1 - Shamba Chef Sn 1 - Ep 6: Mama Ian, Mwea

In this series we delve into the most traditional of african cultures, food. Traveling across Kenya to find out what we eat, where we get it and how we cook it. We are in Kivati Village in Mwea visiting Mama Ian. We make over her kitchen, introduce her to an energy saving jiko and how to own it through a local Sacco. We also set up a bag garden which is a great substitute for a kitchen garden and learn how to cook delicious and nutritious meals from a chef.

Shamba Chef Season 1 - Shamba Chef Sn 1 - Ep 7: Mama Max, Kimende

In this series we delve into the most traditional of african cultures, food. Traveling across Kenya to find out what we eat, where we get it and how we cook it. We are in Kimende just South of The Aberdare Mountain visiting Mama and Baba Max. We look into improving their kitchen by making improvements and introducing them to an energy saving jiko. We also tell them how to get the jiko through their local Sacco and have a cook off to see who can cook the most delicious and nutritious meal.

Shamba Chef Season 1 - Shamba Chef Sn 1 - Ep 8: Mama Naisula, Kajiado

In this series we delve into the most traditional of african cultures, food. Traveling across Kenya to find out what we eat, where we get it and how we cook it. We are in Kajiado County visiting Mama and Baba Naisula. We introduce them to an energy saving jiko, renovate their kitchen and show them fertilisers to improve yield in their kitchen garden. We also get nutritional advice from a nutritionist and learn how to cook delicious and nutritious meals from our chef.

Shamba Chef Season 1 - Shamba Chef Sn 1 - Ep 9: Mama Britney, Luanda

In this series we delve into the most traditional of african cultures, food. Traveling across Kenya to find out what we eat, where we get it and how we cook it. We are in Luanda, Western Kenya visiting Mama Britney. We look into improving her kitchen by introducing her to an energy saving jiko and a solar home system. We also get some seedlings for her kitchen garden, learn how to cook nutritious and delicious meals and get advice from a nutritionist.

Shamba Chef Season 1 - Shamba Chef Sn 1 - Ep 10: Mama Njoki, Limuru

In this series we delve into the most traditional of african cultures, food. Traveling across Kenya to find out what we eat, where we get it and how we cook it. We are in Gitutha Village in Limuru visiting Mama and Baba Njoki. We introduce them to bag gardens which are a great substitute for kitchen gardens and help her to save money in the kitchen by using gas. We also get advice from a nutritionist on how to cook nutritious meals and have a cook off.

Shamba Chef Season 1 - Shamba Chef Sn 1 - Ep 11: Mama Edd, Kirinyaga

In this series we delve into the most traditional of african cultures, food. Traveling across Kenya to find out what we eat, where we get it and how we cook it. We are in Kirinyaga County visiting Mama and Baba Edd. We introduce them to an energy saving jiko and some herbicides for her kitchen garden to help her save money by using less charcoal and growing her own food. We also get nutritional advice from a nutritionist and learn how to cook delicious and nutritious meals.

Shamba Chef Season 1 - Shamba Chef Sn 1 - Ep 12: Mama Lillian, Murang'a

In this series we delve into the most traditional of african cultures, food. Traveling across Kenya to find out what we eat, where we get it and how we cook it. We are in Murang'a County visiting Mama and Baba Lillian. We introduce them to crop specific fertilisers to improve the yield of their kitchen garden and bring them an energy saving jiko to help them save money on fuel. We also learn how to cook a nutritious and delicious meal and get some nutritional advice.

Shamba Chef Season 1 - Shamba Chef Sn 1 - Ep 13: Mama George, Ndeiya Revisit

In this series we delve into the most traditional of african cultures, food. Traveling across Kenya to find out what we eat, where we get it and how we cook it. We are back in Ndeiya Kiambu County visiting Mama & Baba George again to see how they are getting on with their new kitchen, garden and stove. We also check on their neighbour Mama Lucy.

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Mpeke Town Season 2 - Mpeke Town Series 2 - Episode 3: Tomorrow's needs

Confidence is hit hard by the repercussions of poor nutrition practices as Gabriel takes advantage of the VSLA youths' curiosity to educate them on best farming practices.

Emphasis: Nutrition and Agricultural practices.

Mpeke Town Season 2 - Mpeke Town Series 2 - Episode 4: Bad Breed

The community comes up with a Village Health Team (VHT) thanks to Crescent and Jenny. The VHT is meant to inform people about good health practices and ensure they are safe. Emphasis: Nutrition practices, Agricultural information and Family planning.

Mpeke Town Season 2 - Mpeke Town Series 2 - Episode 10: Everything is surplus

Participation of the father in pregnancy is vital. Get to see this and also learn the benefits of food preservation

Mpeke Town Season 2 - Mpeke Town Series 2 - Episode 11: Away games

George is in confrontation with Sabasaba  and his men for contaminating the water for the community and it does not go well. Also get to understand the benefits of nutrition in pregnancy

Mpeke Town Season 2 - Mpeke Town Series 2 - Episode 21: What the Fiber?

Shaka & Dorotia are at it again. Will eating healthy as championed by Confidence succeed in this household?

Shamba Shape Up Season 12 - Shamba Shape Up Series 12 - Episode 1:Cow Nutrition and management, Nutrition, finance, Maize and Herbicide

Welcome to the brand-new series of Shamba Shape Up series 12

On our first episode, we are in Nakuru County. 

We are visiting farmer Kate Gatwiri Gotonga, a young lady just starting out in farming, but although she’s young in years, she already has a lot of responsibilities. She manages her sister in laws farm While she also has a farm of her own So, we want to see how we can help her and help turn this young lady into an old hand, at farming!

We are learning about:

1. How to Finance and Plant maize

2. Nutrition for your kids 

3. Nutrition and general management for your Dairy cows

Shamba Shape Up Season 12 - Shamba Shape Up Series 12 - Episode 2: Dairy cow pest and disease, Calliandra, Finance and Nutrition

Welcome to Shamba Shape Up

This week we’re in the Green Hills of Bomet county. We’re visiting a family who are quite literally on the top of the hill; farmers Rose and Christopher and their inventor son Nelson and his equally talented wife, Jennifer.

In this Episode we are learning about:

1. Internal and external parasites on dairy cows

2. How to finance the planting season

3. Calliandra management

4. Nutrition on fortified foods

Shamba Shape Up : Series 5 - Shamba Shape Up Sn 5 - Ep 3: Viazi Power, Cows, Nutrition

We meet Peter and Ruth from Bomet as we shape up their shamba. We learn how to use Viazi Power on potatoes, how to take a soil test, keep cows, and what to grow for good health.

Shamba Shape Up : Series 5 - Shamba Shape Up Sn 5 - Ep 16: Chicken, Family Nutrition, Dairy feeds

We are in Iganga District, Uganda at Peter and Mary's farm. Learn how to identify good layers in your chicken, proper cow feed to increase milk production and good nutrition for the family.

Shamba Shape Up : Series 5 - Shamba Shape Up Sn 5 - Ep 16: Chicken, Family Nutrition, Dairy feeds

We are in Iganga District, Uganda at Peter and Mary's farm. Learn how to identify good layers in your chicken, proper cow feed to increase milk production and good nutrition for the family.

Shamba Shape Up : Series 5 - Shamba Shape Up Sn 5 - Ep 22: Intercropping, Family Nutrition, Climate Smart Agriculture

We are in Kirinyaga County at Boniface and Paul's Farm.We teach him the benefits of intercropping and climate smart agriculture because of the irregular rainfall that the area experiences.

Shamba Shape Up : Series 5 - Shamba Shape Up Sn 5 - Ep 25: Chickens, Climate change, Nutrition, Rice and Soil health

We are in Meru district, Arusha, Tanzania at Lilian's Shamba. We bring in experts to help her with Chicken Vaccination on Newcastle disease, Climate adaptation, Nutrition,, rice production and Soil health.

Shamba Shape Up Season 6 - Shamba Shape Up Sn 6 - Ep 14: Nutrition, Seed Selection, Layers

We are back at Charles Kuraru's Shamba in Narok County. We tell him about the importance of a good breakfast to start the day, how to do proper seed selection and bring him some layer chicken to start off his chicken business. We also put a solar lantern in his store.

Shamba Shape Up Season 6 - Shamba Shape Up Sn 6 - Ep 21: Baobab Nutrition, Mango Post Harvest, Kenbro Chicken

We visit Mwinyi and his wife in Kwale county. Learn about the nutritional value of baobab, mango post harvest processing, how to build a brooding pen and raise Kenbro chicken for sale and, the benefits of keeping good farm records.

Shamba Shape Up Season 6 - Shamba Shape Up Sn 6 - Ep 22: Green house, Solar Power, Chickpea Nutrition

We are in Tharaka-Nthi County visiting Jeremiah and Mercy. We show them how to manage their greenhouse, run a business safely at night, make nutritious meals using chick peas, and how to keep local chickens.

Shamba Shape Up Season 8 - Shamba Shape Up Sn 8 - Ep 14: Plant Nutrition, Tomatoes, Mangoes

We are in Nakuru County visiting Henry and his grandmother Teresia. We do a soil test and educate him on the benefits of using crop specific fertilisers for proper crop nutrition. We also introduce him to a new tomato variety to help increase yield,  help deal with pest and diseases in his mangoes and install a solar home system.

Shamba Shape Up Season 11 - Shamba Shape Up Sn 11 - Ep 4: Soil Testing, PATG water tank, Pest&diseases, EPC & Nutrition

Welcome To Shamba Shape Up.

This week we’re in Kikuyu ,and we’re taking a trip down memory lane

 We’re re-visiting a farm we first shaped up over 10 years ago! 

That’s right, at the start of our very first series of Shamba Shape Up

 And we can’t wait to see how it’s been doing.

➢We find out why it’s important to do a soil test

➢ How to get a water tank from M-KOPA to help with irrigation

➢ How to combat pest and diseases in your crops

➢ Find out about Electric Pressure Cookers

➢ What kind of food should babies eat for a nutritious diet?

Shamba Shape Up Season 11 - Shamba Shape Up Sn 11 - Ep 12: Climate Change

Welcome to Shamba Shape Up

This week we are learning about: 

1) How to adapt to climate change.

2) Young farmers 

3) Nutrition meal for children

Shamba Shape Up Season 11 - Shamba Shape Up Sn 11 - Ep 14: SPIS Water & Irrigation ,PAYG water tank, Nutrition, Avocado

Welcome to Shamba Shape Up

This week we are visiting farmers Eva and Jeremiah Sakuda in Ngong, Kajiado County.

We learn about:

1. How to install Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS)

2. How to get a water tank from M-KOPA to help with irrigation

3. Find out about child nutrition

4. Avocado Post-harvest handling

Shamba Shape Up Season 11 - Shamba Shape Up Sn 11 - Ep 23: Beef Cattle management, Nutrition & Electric pressure cooker

Welcome to Shamba Shape Up

This weekend we have got a special treat for you

We’re in Oloosirkon in Rongai and we’re meeting with Stephen Ole Suntai, our farmer/expert who is a vet working with CKL Africa

We are learning about:

1) Managing beef cattle

2) Good nutrition for your family 

3) Chicken nutrition

4) Cooking with Electric pressure cooker

Shamba Shape Up Season 12 - Shamba Shape Up Sn 12 - Ep 1: Cow Nutrition & management, Nutrition, Finance, Maize &Herbicide

Welcome to the brand-new series of Shamba Shape Up series 12

On our first episode, we are in Nakuru County. 

We are visiting farmer Kate Gatwiri Gotonga, a young lady just starting out in farming, but although she’s young in years, she already has a lot of responsibilities. She manages her sister in laws farm While she also has a farm of her own So, we want to see how we can help her and help turn this young lady into an old hand, at farming!

We are learning about:

1. How to Finance and Plant maize

2. Nutrition for your kids 

3. Nutrition and general management for your Dairy cows

Shamba Shape Up Season 12 - Shamba Shape Up Sn 12 - Ep 2: Dairy cow pest & disease, Calliandra, Finance and Nutrition

Welcome to Shamba Shape Up

This week we’re in the Green Hills of Bomet county. We’re visiting a family who are quite literally on the top of the hill; farmers Rose and Christopher and their inventor son Nelson and his equally talented wife, Jennifer.

In this Episode we are learning about:

1. Internal and external parasites on dairy cows

2. How to finance the planting season

3. Calliandra management

4. Nutrition on fortified foods

Shamba Shape Up Season 12 - Shamba Shape Up Series 12 Episode 4: Nutrition, Tomato, Dairy Financing & Milk production

Welcome to Shamba Shape Up

This week we’re in Gatundu in Embu County and we’re visiting a young farming family, farmers Rosemary and Evans.

We want to find out why they chose to work as farmers because faming can be hard work and how do they balance both farming and family?

Let’s find out how they’re doing it and if they need any help.

On this farm we learn about:

     1. Child nutrition

     2. Tomato nursery

     3. Dairy financing

     4. Milk production

Shamba Shape Up Season 12 - Shamba Shape Up Series 12 – Episode 10: Dairy Hygiene & Nutrition, Food nutrition & Irrigation

Welcome to Shamba Shape Up

So, you’ll be surprised to know today we’re not even visiting a farm. No, we’re visiting a school! today we’re more interested in supporting the governments 4K club initiative or Young Farmers Association? 

To help students learn about agriculture.Farming is the future, and these children know it. So, let’s see how we can help and maybe we’ll learn a little something too.

Let’s go!!

Today we are learning about:

     1. Managing your Dairy cows

     2. Good nutrition for adolescent girls

     3. Drip irrigation

Shamba Shape Up Season 12 - Shamba Shape Up Series 12 – Episode 14: Solar power irrigation system, Finance & Nutrition

Welcome to Shamba Shape Up

This week we’re in we’re in N’gong, Kajiado County. We’re visiting farmers Eva and Jeremiah. The last time we were here (One year ago) we helped install a solar pump to help irrigate the crops. 

So we want to find out if the system has been working well and learn more.

On this farm we learn about:

      1. Benefits of installing a Solar power irrigation system

      2. The benefits of financial planning

      3. Good nutrition for expectant and breastfeeding mothers

Shamba Shape Up Season 12 - Shamba Shape Up Series 12 – Episode 20: Dairy Cows, Nutrition, Finances and maize store

Welcome to Shamba Shape Up

This week we’re visiting a land full of rivers and streams, they flow from the mighty Mt Kenya to irrigate the shambas all across this county and we’re visiting a farmer who has also learnt how to channel her energies.

She not only has a shamba, she has an AgroVet shop as well, so let’s see how she manages to keep them both flowing sweet in this land of milk and honey.

We are in Embu County and visiting farmer Nessy Kivyo.

Let’s go and learn more about:

    1) Dairy Cows Protein and Termites 

    2) Nutrition - Fortified 

    3) Financial Literacy - AgroVet 

    4) Maize Storage

Shamba Shape Uganda Season 1 - Shamba Shape Up Series 1-Ep 6(UG): Coffee, OFSP, Financial Literacy and Kitchen garden

Welcome to Shamba Shape Up Uganda!

Today we’re in Kirumba Village, Lwengo District and we’re visiting farmer Mourice Mujuni and his wife Nakavuma

Working hard together the grow a variety of crops and keep livestock but their main income comes from their coffee.

They were both teachers at a local school but after teaching for 16 years Mourice decided to quit his teaching job and concentrate on their farming activities.

In this farm we are learning about:

     1. How to improve Coffee yield through Stumping

     2. Boosting family nutrition through OFSP

     3. Financial literacy

     4. Setting up a kitchen garden