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African Countries Urged to Transform Food Systems

African Countries Urged to Transform Food Systems By Gift Briton With over 280 million people still facing hunger in Africa, most countries in the continent may not achieve the 2030 global goals to end poverty and hunger, according to Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO). As of 2021, 490 million people in Africa were already living in […]

Early Warnings Crucial in Mitigating the Impacts of Weather Disasters

Early Warnings Crucial in Mitigating the Impacts of Weather Disasters By Gift Briton Human induced climate change fueled the intensity and frequency of heavy rainfall experienced in Southeast Africa early this year, according to a new rapid attribution analysis by World Weather Attribution. Between January and March (within six weeks), three tropical cyclones and two […]

7.74 Million South Sudanese at Risk of Hunger, Drought Persists in IGAD Region

7.74 Million South Sudanese at Risk of Hunger, Drought Persists in IGAD Region By Sharon Atieno In the next four months, starting from April to July, six out of 10 people (an estimated 7.74 million) in South Sudan will likely face high acute food insecurity, if urgent action is not taken, a new report cautions. […]

13 Apr, 22

Nigeria to Commence National Trials on TELA Maize

Nigeria to Commence National Trials on TELA Maize By Joseph Maina Nigeria is set to begin national performance trials (NPT) for genetically modified (GM) TELA maize as the West African nation makes another leap towards greater pest-resistance and productivity, particularly for small-scale farmers. It is anticipated that TELA maize will help smallholders in Africa spend […]

12 Apr, 22

Weekly Forecast: Rainfall, Moderate Temperatures Expected over Most Parts of Kenya

Weekly Forecast: Rainfall, Moderate Temperatures Expected over Most Parts of Kenya In the next seven days (12-18 April, 2022), most parts of the country are likely to experience rainfall, with moderate temperatures during the day and night, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) weekly forecast. These areas include the Highlands East of the Rift […]

12 Apr, 22

icipe’s Insect-Fortified Porridge to Boost Africa’s Food, Nutritional Security

icipe’s Insect-Fortified Porridge to Boost Africa’s Food, Nutritional Security By Mary Hearty Scientists from the International Centre of Insect Physiology (icipe) have transformed Africa’s popular porridge using edible insect nutrients, a game-changer for improving food and nutritional security in Africa. The scientists observe that although the predominant African porridge cereals, like sorghum and finger millet, […]

11 Apr, 22

Kenyan Fish Farmers Using Alternative Treatment Methods to Antimicrobials

Kenyan Fish Farmers Using Alternative Treatment Methods to Antimicrobials By Mary Hearty George Muga, Director of Muga Fish Farm, located in Karachuonyo, Homabay County, uses salt bath as a way of treating fish infections that occur in his farm as it is affordably cheaper unlike use of antimicrobials. Whenever he detects fish with problems like […]

11 Apr, 22

GAVI’s Commitment to Buy Africa Manufactured Vaccine Critical for Success

GAVI’s Commitment to Buy Africa Manufactured Vaccine Critical for Success GAVI Must Commit to Buy Africa Manufactured Vaccines or the Africa Vaccine Manufacturing Plan will FailBy Dr. Githinji Gitahi African governments, with strong support from Africa Union’s Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and WHO have engaged in high gear in an agenda to […]

11 Apr, 22

Curbing Antimicrobial Resistance in Farmed Fish in Kenya

Curbing Antimicrobial Resistance in Farmed Fish in Kenya By Mary Hearty George Muga, Director of Muga Fish Farm, located in Karachuonyo, Homabay County; uses salt bath as a way of treating fish infections that occur in his farm as it is affordably cheaper unlike use of antimicrobials. Whenever he detects fish with problems like bleeding […]

08 Apr, 22

Healed by the Sun: Solar Energy Lights the Way for Quality Rural Health in East Africa during COVID-19

Healed by the Sun: Solar Energy Lights the Way for Quality Rural Health in East Africa during COVID-19 By InfoNile Like most urban dwellers in Uganda who rushed to villages at the start of Covid-19 lockdowns, Gloria Mucyunguzi had another crisis to contend with in the village: erratic power. Remote from the grid, every time […]