Project ECHO: Virtual Learning Transforming Africa’s Emergency Response By Gift Briton With disproportionate disease burden, limited resources, and healthcare workers stretched thin, a virtual learning platform is changing how health professionals in Africa respond to emergencies and deliver care to underserved communities. Introduced in Africa nearly ten years ago, Project ECHO– a video conferencing and […]

Kenya to Host 8th Africa Agri Expo By Joyce Ojanji Kenya is set to host the 8th edition of the Africa Agri-Expo (AAE), a leading platform that connects Africa’s rich agribusiness to the world, in its capital, Nairobi from 19th to 20th February 2025. The 8th AAE will offer an exceptional opportunity for agribusiness and […]

Ecology, Management of Invasive Prosopis Trees in Eastern Africa CABI has published a new book that explores the ecology and management of invasive Prosopis juliflora trees which have severely impacted landscapes and the livelihoods of pastoral communities in Eastern Africa. The 272-page book, entitled ‘The Ecology and Management of Invasive Prosopis Trees in Eastern Africa,’ follows 10 years of extensive […]

Book Review: Advances in Plant Breeding Methods, Strategies https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-74998-8 Title: Conventional and Contemporary Practices of Plant Breeding Topics: Plant Sciences, Agriculture, Genetics and Genomics Authors: Prof. Patrick Olweny Ayiecho, MGH- University of Nairobi (B.Sc. Agric, M.Sc Plant Breeding and University of California (Ph.D Genetics). Currently a Professor of genetics and plant breeding at Maseno University. […]

Bilharzia Still a Cause for Concern By Sharon Atieno Of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affecting the African continent, Schistosomiasis, also known as Bilharzia, remains a significant public health challenge endemic in more than 40 countries, Dr. Nada Abdel Aziz, Lecturer at the Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt and a Research Fellow at the […]

Concerted Efforts Needed to Eliminate Bilharzia in Africa By Sharon Atieno Though more than 200 million people worldwide are affected by schistosomiasis (bilharzia), Africa bears the biggest brunt reporting nine out of ten cases globally. As such, a multi-sectoral approach involving research, community engagement, and strong political commitment is crucial to combat the disease. This […]

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 […]