Kirinyaga County

Apple Snail Invasion Serious Threat to Rice Production and Food Security in Kenya

A recent study conducted by CABI sheds light on the alarming consequences of the apple snail invasion on rice production and food security in Kenya and other rice-growing regions across Africa. Led by Kate Constantine, a Project Scientist at CABI, the research emphasizes the severity of the problem posed by the apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata) …

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Banana fibre turn the tide for an entrepreneur in Kirinyaga County

  Zola Madaga showcasing ICOSEED products during the Nairobi International Trade Fair, October 2017. Integrated Community Organization for Sustainable Empowerment and Education for Development (ICOSEED) is turning banana pseudo stems into fibre that can be used to make fabrics for bags and table mats at a time when not many people in Kenya are aware …

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