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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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…