Kenya’s GMO Potato Nears Reality: Scientists Say Farmers Could Save Big on Fungicides.
Dr. Miriam Mbiyu (Left), , a plant scientist at KALRO displays samples of genetically modified (GMO) potatoes during media study tour at confined field trials at Muguga. Muguga, Kiambu – August 21, 2025 — Kenya’s agricultural sector is on the verge of a major breakthrough after scientists at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation…
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Kenya Turns to Science and Innovation to Tackle Food Security.
Different stakeholders, researchers and partners pose for a group photo during the Kenya National Research Festival at Egerton University on August 18, 2025. By Peace Muthoka. Njoro, August 18, 2025 — Kenya is stepping up efforts to harness science, technology, and innovation (STI) to boost food security and strengthen resilience against climate change. This was…
AGRA Unveils Africa’s First Digital Seed Catalogue to Empower Millions of Farmers.
L-R: Fikirini Jackobs, Principal Secretary, State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, Alice Ruhweza, AGRA President and Gov. Hon. Ken Lusaka, EGH, CBS, Chairman, Committee of Agriculture, Council of Governors during a past event held in May, 2025. Nairobi, Kenya – Farmers across Africa are set to benefit from a new digital tool that…
The Coffee Club Kenya Launched: Celebrating Kenya’s Coffee Heritage.
The Coffee Club Kenya opened today at Luqman Mall, celebrating Kenya’s coffee heritage and urban coffee culture. Attended by Ministers, MPs, and industry leaders, the launch aligns with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and jobs in agriculture. The coffee club blends Kenya’s agricultural legacy with its social scene. A government official…
Kenya Bans 50 Toxic Pesticides in Landmark Move for Food Safety.
The Kenyan government has banned over 50 harmful pesticide products, marking a major victory for public health and environmental activists. The move, announced by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe on May 7, 2025, aims to protect farmers, consumers, and ecosystems from hazardous chemicals. Civil society groups have praised the ban but warn that enforcement will…
AGRA Pushes For Home-Grown Solutions In African Agriculture.
The Agricultural Development Agency, (AGRA), has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to transforming African agriculture, underscoring the need for increased investment in smallholder farmers against a backdrop of increasing global instability and evolving development assistance. Recent shifts in global development policy have upended decades of development finance frameworks, with far-reaching consequences. The agency said these global…
How Africa is Pioneering the Future of Food.
The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) partnered with the Alliance of Biodiversity International and CIAT to present “Biodiversity Bites,” an innovative dining experience that blended science with gastronomy. The dinner was held during CGIAR Science Week therefore showcasing how food innovations can address pressing global challenges. Guests sampled dishes featuring beans, rice,…
Africa Failing to Meet 2025 Hunger Targets, IGAD Report Warns. Ni
A new report from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) reveals East Africa is regressing in its fight against hunger, putting millions at risk as the 2025 Malabo Declaration deadline approaches. The alarming findings show none of the region’s countries are on track to achieve food security goals, with climate shocks, funding gaps, and conflicts…
Insect Frass Fertilizer Offers New Hope for Africa’s Farming Future.
Dr Chrysantus Mbi Tanga, Senior Scientist and Head of the Insects for Food, Feed and Other Uses (INSEFF) Programme at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) presenting at the conference. Agricultural experts gathered at the 2nd Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference this week to explore sustainable solutions for Africa’s farming challenges.The confrence was…
Court Halts GMO Imports, Farmers Cheer for Food Freedom.
The Court of Appeal has temporarily blocked the import of genetically modified (GM) crops into Kenya, sparking widespread celebration among civil society groups. Greenpeace Africa, the Kenya Peasants League and BIBA Kenya have praised the ruling, calling it a crucial step in protecting farmers’ rights and food sovereignty. Speaking at a joint press conference at…
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