School in one of Kenya’s world-famous wildlife sanctuaries fenced to keep hounds at bay

School in one of Kenya’s world-famous wildlife sanctuaries fenced to keep hounds at bay

Teachers and parents also welcomed the initiative, noting that the new fence and gate would significantly improve the learning environment and safety of pupils.

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Going cultural: How indigenous seeds crusader in Kenya’s semi-arid Machakos is paving way for sustainable agriculture

Going cultural: How indigenous seeds crusader in Kenya’s semi-arid Machakos is paving way for sustainable agriculture

Interviewed, Mutava shared how indigenous seeds are integral to her farming success. Her story begins in 2021 when Mwang’a Farmers Group partnered with Grow Biointensive Agriculture Centre of Kenya (G-BiACK), an organisation that champions agroecology and the use of indigenous seeds in crop farming.

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Agriculture and Food Authority report shows 10 counties dominate coffee production in Kenya

Agriculture and Food Authority report shows 10 counties dominate coffee production in Kenya

Collectively, the counties form the backbone of Kenya’s coffee industry, blending the strength of commercial estates with the resilience of smallholder farmers who keep the country’s coffee heritage alive.

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First ageing studies degree programme in Africa starts at Jomo Kenyatta University of Technology

First ageing studies degree programme in Africa starts at Jomo Kenyatta University of Technology

According to CEPHA senior lecturer and Epidemiologist in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Dr Daniel Nyamongo, ageing has become a critical issue that needs to be addressed and the centre plans to achieve this through research, training and partnership with related stakeholders.

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