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US, TZ partner to transform country into E.Africa horticulture powerhouse

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The United States Agency for International Development in Tanzania celebrated the firstyear achievements for the Feed the Future Tanzania Kilimo Tija (Productive Agriculture) project at the Ministry of Agriculture Training Institute (MATI) – Ilonga, in Kilosa, Morogoro. The event not only presents an opportunity for stakeholders to celebrate Kilimo Tija’s year-one achievements but also serves …

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Alternative low-cost water harvesting techniques

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According to the Agroforestry World, Kenya is a water-scarce country with less than 600 cubic meters per capita below the global 1000 cubic meters per capita. Water scarcity is a critical constraint to the country’s socio-economic development. This situation is exacerbated by climate change and increasing water demand due to population growth and urbanization. To …

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China Supporting Africa’s Agri Modernization plan key to continent’s growth–Kenyan scholar

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NAIROBI — The Plan for China Supporting Africa’s Agricultural Modernization, envisioned by Chinese President Xi Jinping, holds the key to advancing the continent’s inclusive growth, a Kenyan scholar has said. Once fully implemented, the plan will bring vitality to Africa’s food systems through joint research, technology transfer, and the development of high-yielding crops, Richard Mulwa, …

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UK charity project to benefit 100,000 Western Kenya youth in agribusiness

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Practical Action and Mastercard Foundation have collaborated in establishing the Resilient Agriculture that Works for Young People (RAY) project. The project is expected to benefit over 100,000 youth in Western Kenya through a mentorship model to increase youth engagement in the agriculture sector. The program will be implemented in the nine counties of Kisumu, Homabay, …

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$300 Million Investment Project Launched to Enhance Food Security in the Horn of Africa

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Naivasha, Kenya, 15 June 2023 — In a significant stride towards building resilience for food and nutritional security, a $300 million (Sh42 billion) investment project has been initiated in Kenya and five other countries in the Horn of Africa. African Development Bank and AAAP Team Up to Drive Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Adaptation Financed by …

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Kenya social entrepreneur wins Prestigious Commonwealth Award for connecting farmers to global markets

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John Oroko Co-founder Selina Wamucii Limited. Photo courtesy. A Kenyan social entrepreneur whose company is connecting smallholder farmers across Africa into global supply chains has won the Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation Award for Sustainable Development. John Oroko, the co-founder of Selina Wamucii, received the recognition for the work his innovative company is doing in integrating smallholder …

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