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…
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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…
Oxfam and Partners Launch Gender Analysis Report to Empower Women in African Agriculture.
Oxfam International and its partners unveiled the Gender Analysis Report for the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) on19 March 2025 in Nairobi. The report, developed in collaboration with various stakeholders, seeks to tackle the deep-rooted gender disparities that have long limited women’s participation and benefits in the agricultural sector. The event brought together government…
ICIPE Hosts Pioneering One Health Workshop.
Scientists and stakeholders from different countries gathered at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) in Nairobi for a transformative gender training workshop. The workshop focused on integrating the One Health approach with gender equality in agri-food systems and attracted participants from Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kenya and beyond. Discussions centered on how gender integration…
Experts push for women’s empowerment in agriculture.
Experts, policymakers and activists from across Africa have gathered for a two-day forum aimed at strengthening the role of women in agriculture and food systems. The event, organized in partnership with the German government through GIZ, aims to amplify women’s voices while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Speaking at the forum, Laban Kiplagat, Permanent Secretary for…