Farmers in rain-rich Rift Valley region in Kenya resort to gravity-powered irrigation for round-the-year food supply
The impact of River Nyando’s water has not been limited to crops alone. Livestock farmers, including Daniel Korir from Kapchemutwa, have reported that the river is a reliable water source for cattle, goats, and sheep during dry seasons when pans and seasonal streams dry up.
State moots Lower Turkwel Irrigation to put 3,000 hectares under crop in Kenya’s north-western drylands
Speaking during a high-level consultative meeting on the project held at the Hazina Trade Centre in Nairobi, Cabinet Secretary for ASALs and Regional Development Beatrice Askul Moe said irrigation remains central to the government’s strategy of transforming ASAL regions and delivering on the food security pillar of the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda.
Ethiopian Orthodox Christians flock Lake Dambal shores to celebrate Epiphany – marking baptism of Jesus
Thousands took part in ceremonies where the tabots were escorted by priests dressed in colourful robes while carrying ceremonial umbrellas from churches to the lakeshores or rives amid chants and hymns.
Museveni boasts after retaining seat he and NRM are forever popular in Uganda 40 years since coming to power
In his speech, Museveni accused the opposition of trying to foment violence during voting. He urged religious leaders to reach out to young people who are likely to be misled into violence.
Sub-Saharan Africa top scientist on maize lethal necrosis calls time on plant health research
Acting Director General of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Alice Murage commended Suresh for his outstanding scientific leadership and enduring partnership with national institutions.
Kenya sugar industry workers’ union threatens nationwide strike over $15 million salary arrears
According to the union, total outstanding dues – including benefits and arrears – amount to Ksh10.8 billion ($84 million)
MP warns wished-for alliance between President Ruto’s UDA party and opposition’s ODM will undercut democracy in Kenya
David Ochieng, the leader of the Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG), said on Friday that whereas it was in order for ODM and UDA to engage in talks ahead of the 2027 general election, it will be foolhardy for the two to enter a deal
State doles out $6.8 million to 132,780 families in arid amid semi-arid regions of Kenya facing food shortages
By strengthening household purchasing power, the cash transfers are expected to mitigate negative coping strategies, stabilise food consumption and protect basic livelihoods during the current drought.
Architecture of electoral authoritarianism: How President Museveni steals elections in Uganda with help of state agencies
Having been rejected at the ballot box in 1980 under the banner of the Uganda Patriotic Movement (UPM) and led by cadres who often hailed from exogenous communities outside the constitutionally recognized indigenous groups, the NRM elite prioritised consolidation over competition.
Analysis: In Ugandan, the military is a powerful institution that’s forced the country to resign to dynastic rule
Muhoozi Kainerugaba joined the army in the late 1990s, and his fast rise to the top of the armed forces proved controversial. In February 2024, a month before Kainerugaba was named army chief, the president officially delegated some of his authority as commander-in-chief to the head of the military.
