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Shift from Reactive to Anticipatory Actions in Disaster Management, FAO Urges

Shift from Reactive to Anticipatory Actions in Disaster Management, FAO Urges By Duncan Mboyah The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has called for a shift from reactive to anticipatory actions in management of drought, floods, conflict, and displacement in the Horn of Africa (HoA) region. Andrea Berloffa, senior emergency and rehabilitation […]
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10 Feb, 25

Kenya Launches Initiative to Improve Availability, Accessibility to Quality Milk

Kenya Launches Initiative to Improve Availability, Accessibility to Quality Milk By Duncan Mboyah Kenya has launched a four-year initiative aimed at improving the availability and accessibility of safe, affordable and quality milk for consumption. The initiative, known as ‘MoreMilk’, also aims to enhance milk regulatory compliance and market access for small dairy businesses. Dr. Joshua […]
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Guinea Eliminates Sleeping Sickness

Guinea Eliminates Sleeping Sickness By Sharon Atieno Guinea has eliminated the human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or sleeping sickness as a public health problem. It has managed to control the gambiense form of the disease to below the World Health Organization (WHO)’s threshold of one case per 10 000 inhabitants in all endemic areas. With symptoms […]
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Africa Urged to Transition to Just, Inclusive Circular Economy Model

Africa Urged to Transition to Just, Inclusive Circular Economy Model By Christabel Ligami Transitioning to a just and inclusive circular economy in Africa presents a unique opportunity to create jobs, stimulate sustainable economic growth, and reduce pressure on natural resources, say experts and representatives attending a two-day validation workshop for the review of a Circular […]
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05 Feb, 25

Fall Armyworm Invasion: How Science is Offering Solutions

Fall Armyworm Invasion: How Science is Offering Solutions By Milliam Murigi As climate change intensifies, rising temperatures and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns create ideal conditions for spreading pests that threaten agriculture. Among these is the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), a destructive pest that has ravaged crops in over 44 African countries. Originally native to the […]
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