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

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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Mogo Unveils Best Price Guarantee to Offer Kenya’s Most Affordable Logbook Loans

(L-R) Mogo Product Marketing Manager for Car Log book Loans Valerie Zenata with Mogo Customer Joseph Ng’ang’a and Mogo Deputy Country Manager Branton Mutea at the launch of The Best Price Guarantee Campaign Launch. Mogo, East Africa’s leading asset financier, has launched its Best Price Guarantee campaign, reinforcing its position as the go-to provider for…

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

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

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

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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Absa Kenya Foundation Contributes KES 3 Million to Aid Vulnerable Communities This Ramadhan

The Absa Kenya Foundation has pledged KES 3 million to support vulnerable communities during the Holy Month of Ramadhan, reaffirming its commitment to being a force for good. In collaboration with Muslim community associations and local mosques, the Foundation is distributing food and essential supplies to over 800 households, benefiting more than 2,400 people across…

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CEMASTEA Sparks Interest in STEM Among Kajiado Students with Practical Learning

Over 1,500 students from five Junior Secondary Schools in Kajiado County have gained valuable skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through a mentorship and outreach programme led by the Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA). The five-day programme, launched at Enkasiti Junior Secondary School in Isinya Sub-county, aims to…

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Kenya’s Anti-Corruption Efforts Earn Praise from Danish Diplomat

Kenya’s ongoing strides in governance reforms and the fight against corruption have earned international recognition, with Danish diplomat Henrik Larsen commending the country’s commitment to institutional efficiency. Speaking at a high-level forum on corruption and governance in Nairobi, Larsen, the Head of Development Cooperation at the Embassy of Denmark in Kenya, underscored the importance of…

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Kenyan Court Fails to Hold Government Accountable for HIV and TB Drug Shortages Advocates Decry Ruling on World TB Day, Vow to Appeal

As the world marks World TB Day under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB Commit, Invest, Deliver,” Kenyan health advocates are confronting a stark judicial setback. The High Court in Kisumu has dismissed a petition seeking to hold the government accountable for chronic shortages of HIV and TB medicines a decision that campaigners say…

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