Nairobi-based MycoTile, founded by inventor Mtamu Kililo, now produces approximately 3,000 m² of mycelium-based construction panels per month, using around 250 tonnes of agricultural waste annually.

Too long to read? Go for the highlights below. Refugee-led initiatives in Uganda and Kenya are training thousands in low-cost mushroom cultivation, creating revenue streams through products ranging from oyster mushroom coffee to medicinal skincare African mushroom entrepreneurs challenge persistent misconceptions that fungi cannot be cultivated, demonstrating that mushroom farming offers faster income generation and better climate resilience than traditional crops With 1.5 bi

Too long to read? Go for the highlights below. Over 480 mushroom species across 126 genera have been identified in Africa, yet...

Too long to read? Go for the highlights below. Fungi offer a sustainable alternative to toxic chemical synthesis methods for producing...

As urbanisation surges across Africa, the construction sector faces a mounting dual challenge: meeting the demand for new housing while...