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Hailemariam - Africa must decolonise conservation

Besides rethinking the financing model, Hailemariam says it is time to put Africans at the heart of protecting biodiversity

By Peter Muiruri
Jul. 29, 2022

Hailemariam - Africa must decolonise conservation

4 million Kenyans face hunger, 800,000 children malnourished; Kenya red Cross Society Reports

By Stephen Nzioka
Jul. 28, 2022

Heifer awardees to be known in September

Throughout the years, small holder farmers have had a difficulty of joining cooperatives and accessing finances

By Kelvin Ogega
Jul. 22, 2022

Winners of top agri award to be known in September

Heifer envisions combining the power of African youth with the many possibilities of emerging technologies to support smallholder farmers

By Kelvin Ogega
Jul. 19, 2022

Winners of top agri award to be known in September

Youth urged to utilize digital, circular economy skills to transform agriculture

The model farm has continued to attract more youth eager to learn and replicate similar projects on their farms.

By Kennedy Gachuhi
Jul. 15, 2022

Youth urged to utilize digital, circular economy skills to transform agriculture

KALRO hosts first Korea-Africa Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative rice symposium in Africa

The symposium will be followed by two days of evaluating the rice seed system in 21 member countries.

By Jennifer Anyango
Jul. 7, 2022

KALRO hosts first Korea-Africa Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative rice symposium in Africa

Walk the Talk, CS Tobiko urges corporates on climate action

Sadly, when the oceans are polluted with plastics and other toxins and acidified, they cannot play their critical role of cooling the heat and purify the air.

By Hellen Miseda
Jul. 6, 2022

Walk the Talk, CS Tobiko urges corporates on climate action

Ruto's plans for Agriculture

Kenya Kwanza argued that the high cost of living in Kenya can only be resolved by raising agricultural productivity as this will increase farmers earnings

By Jennifer Anyango
Jul. 6, 2022

Media and its role in food security and climate action

We need to constantly break down what food security means in terms of actions that are guided by the four pillars: availability, access, utilisation and stability

By Njoki Thuo
Jun. 27, 2022

Media and its role in food security and climate action

Nature crisis: Why insect populations are declining

Maybe don’t rake the leaves in your yard, or don’t apply as much or as many insecticides. Maybe let the grass grow a little bit — because insects love that.

By Jasmine Murani
Jun. 20, 2022

Nature crisis: Why insect populations are declining

Raila Manifesto: Azimio coalition to grow agriculture to 30 per cent of GDP

Azimio’s manifesto steered clear of pressing issues such as the dwindling sugar sub-sector.

By Jasmine Murani
Jun. 13, 2022

Raila Manifesto: Azimio coalition to grow agriculture to 30 per cent of GDP

Icipe boss honoured for strides in insect research

Her body of work has brought attention to Africa’s important ecosystem of insects for global opportunities

By Jasmine Murani
Jun. 7, 2022

Icipe boss honoured for strides in insect research

Patricia Kombo: Young farmer who challenged global leaders

I foresee a food crisis where people will be fighting for food and many others will be migrating from country to country in search of greener pastures.

By Robert Amalemba
May. 24, 2022