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AGRA Urges Greater Investment in Smallholder Farmers Amid Shifting Global Development Landscape

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The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to transforming African agriculture, calling for increased investment in smallholder farmers amid growing global instability and shifting development priorities. Speaking at a high-level reception for partners, donors, and government representatives, AGRA President Alice Ruhweza warned that recent changes in global development…

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Kenya Gears Up for National Food Systems Summit with Emphasis on Ground-Level Realities

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The Principal Secretary for Agriculture, Dr. Paul Ronoh, has emphasized the need for a grounded, people-centered approach to food systems transformation, urging stakeholders and the media to focus on real stories from farmers and communities across the country. Speaking during a pre-summit media engagement in Nairobi, Dr. Ronoh underlined the importance of food and nutritional…

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AGRA and CGIAR Forge Landmark Partnership to Transform African Agriculture

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The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has concluded a high-impact week at the inaugural CGIAR Science Week in Nairobi by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CGIAR. The agreement marks a major milestone in accelerating agricultural innovation and scaling science-based solutions for smallholder farmers across Africa. Unveiled during CGIAR Science…

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Kenya’s Agriculture Sector Set for Transformation Through Sustainable Financing

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Kenya’s agriculture sector continues to be the backbone of the economy, contributing 20 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) directly and another 27 percent indirectly through linkages with other sectors. Employing over 40 percent of the population and more than 70 percent of rural communities, the sector remains a priority for economic growth and…

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FINAS Secretariat Calls for Policy Recalibration and De-Risking to Strengthen Food Systems Financing

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The Food Systems and Nutrition Financing Architecture (FINAS) Secretariat has emphasized the need for a strategic recalibration of food systems financing to address emerging global challenges such as climate shocks, pandemics, and shifting international policies. Speaking at the launch event, FINAS Secretariat representative Charity Mutegi highlighted the importance of fostering a policy environment that supports…

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Kenya Hosts 2nd Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference to Advance Sustainable Farming

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Nairobi is set to host the 2nd Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference (EAAC) from March 25-28, 2025, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss sustainable farming practices. The event, co-organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Biovision Africa Trust, and other regional partners, aims to build on the success of the 2023 inaugural conference, which…

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Uganda’s Minister Advocates for Agroecology as a Sustainable Farming Solution

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Uganda’s Minister, Honourable Fred Bwino, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to agroecology, emphasizing its role as a science, a practice, and a movement that promotes farming methods in harmony with nature. Speaking at a high-level agricultural forum, Bwino highlighted the importance of using organic alternatives instead of relying heavily on inorganic inputs. “Agroecology is about…

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Experts Advocate for Agroecology to Enhance Soil Health and Food Security

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Agricultural experts and policymakers have emphasized the urgent need to adopt agroecological practices to enhance soil health, improve productivity, and ensure food security in Africa. The summit, attended by government officials, researchers, and farmers, underscored the need for homegrown solutions to address soil degradation. Speaking during a press briefing at a high-level summit on fertilizers…

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Revolutionizing Agriculture, Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho Unveils New Framework

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Principal Secretary Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho addressing delegates at a high-profile gathering held at Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) In a groundbreaking announcement, Agriculture Principal Secretary CPA Ephantus Kimotho, CVS, has outlined a transformative plan aimed at revolutionizing the agricultural sector. Speaking at a high-profile gathering that included development partners, private sector stakeholders, the National Education…

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Civil Society Urges Vigilance in Protecting Kenya’s Food Sovereignty

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From left- Jecinter Agunja, Coalition for Grassroots Human Rights Defenders; Sylvanus Kasiti, Civil Society Reference Group; Asker Akinyi, a farmer; Ann Maina, BIBA; and Elizabeth Atieno, Greenpeace Africa. Greenpeace Africa, Kenya Peasants League, and BIBA Kenya have hailed the recent court ruling on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) as a major victory for food sovereignty in…

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