Kenya’s future depends on healthy soils and thanks to passionate experts like Dr. Harun Warui, that message is finally taking center stage. Featured in the Daily Nation, Dr. Warui has been instrumental in sounding the alarm on soil degradation, a silent crisis that threatens not only our farms but our national food security
Dr. Warui lays bare the urgent challenges our soils face:
- Nutrient depletion from years of overuse and under-replenishment
- Soil acidity from imbalanced fertilizer use
- Siltation and erosion that strip the land of its productive topsoil
- And the looming threat of desertification in vulnerable regions

This excerpt from the Daily Nation highlights the growing threat of soil acidity, erosion, and nutrient loss,
Source: Daily Nation | Heinrich Böll Foundation
But with awareness comes action and solutions do exist.
One such solution is CalciGrow whose benefits include;
- Neutralizing soil acidity, allowing crops to absorb more nutrients
- Maximizing nutrient availability
- Optimizing NPK fertilizer and micronutrient uptake
- Increasing moisture retention
- Improving seed germination and plant growth
- Enhancing pest & disease resistance
Across the country, farmers using CalciGrow are reporting healthier crops, greener leaves, and more productive harvests especially when combined with the right fertilizer blends like Fanisi fertilizer.
As we celebrate Dr. Warui’s commitment to placing soil health at the center of Kenya’s agricultural agenda, let’s also recognize the tools that are helping us take action. CalciGrow is more than just a product it’s a partner in the fight for resilient, regenerative agriculture.
Hats off to Dr. Harun Warui, and to every farmer, agronomist, and policymaker championing sustainable solutions.
The future of Kenya’s food begins with what’s beneath our feet. Let’s take care of it together.
Frequently asked questions
What is CalciGrow?
CalciGrow is a granulated ultrafine calcium mineral fertilizer responsible for higher yields in all crops, it is made up of 95% Calcium Carbonate and 5% Magnesium Carbonate.
How to use CalciGrow?
When planting, mix CalciGrow with your planting fertilizer in a 1:1 ratio. Do the same during topdressing mix CalciGrow with your topdressing fertilizer in a 1:1 ratio.
Is CalciGrow safe for the environment?
CalciGrow is an eco-friendly and sustainable fertilizer that does not harm the environment or contribute