Farmers Explore Indigenous Seeds, Soil Health and Clean Energy
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Farmers Explore Indigenous Seeds, Soil Health and Clean Energy

Farmers in Kigogo village, Gilgil, Nakuru County, are exploring indigenous seeds, soil restoration and renewable energy to build more resilient farming systems. A field day organised by the Kigogo Self-Help Women Group brought together 120 farmers, exhibitors and community leaders to showcase solutions including biochar-based soil amendments, biogas technology and community seed preservation aimed at improving productivity and managing rising farm input costs.
Why Science, People and Agroforestry Hold the Key to Africa’s Food Future
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Why Science, People and Agroforestry Hold the Key to Africa’s Food Future

As World Food Day 2026 highlights the theme “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow,” science, indigenous knowledge and agroforestry are emerging as vital tools for building resilient food systems in East Africa. From restoring degraded land to empowering women, engaging young innovators and strengthening farmer organisations, combining nature-based solutions with technology can improve food security, nutrition and livelihoods amid growing climate pressures.
Community-Led Project Restores 68 Hectares Of Dundori Forest
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Community-Led Project Restores 68 Hectares Of Dundori Forest

A three-year community-led restoration project has rehabilitated 68 hectares of Dundori Forest in Nakuru, an area previously damaged by illegal logging. The initiative has also created income opportunities through tree nurseries and conservation activities, demonstrating how forest restoration can support both ecosystems and local livelihoods.
Elephants May Be Using Herbal Medicines When Sick, Study Finds
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Elephants May Be Using Herbal Medicines When Sick, Study Finds

Researchers studying African elephants in Kenya’s Mt. Elgon have found intriguing evidence that the animals may select certain plants when sick, while elephant mothers may administer plant material to vulnerable calves. The findings point to possible self-medication and highlight the importance of protecting elephant habitats and the plants they depend on
Africa’s Climate Finance Gap Is Holding Back Proven Local Solutions
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Africa’s Climate Finance Gap Is Holding Back Proven Local Solutions

Africa has no shortage of locally driven climate solutions, from agroforestry and mangrove restoration to clean-energy and conservation enterprises. But limited access to reliable, long-term finance is preventing many proven initiatives from scaling, putting the spotlight on adaptation finance, loss and damage and reform of the global financial system ahead of UNGA 81.
Kenya’s Indigenous Seeds Face a Defining Legal and Policy Test
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Kenya’s Indigenous Seeds Face a Defining Legal and Policy Test

Kenya’s indigenous seed systems face a defining legal and policy test as the government appeals a High Court ruling that expanded farmers’ rights to save, exchange and sell indigenous seed. The outcome, alongside the ongoing review of the country’s seed law, could shape farmers’ control over seed, agricultural biodiversity and the resilience of local food systems.
How Women in Narok are Restoring Land and Reshaping Lives
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How Women in Narok are Restoring Land and Reshaping Lives

Indigenous women in Narok are combining traditional ecological knowledge with agroforestry, tree nurseries and sustainable livelihoods to restore degraded sections of the Mau Forest. Through the Paran Women Group, conservation is also creating income, strengthening women’s decision-making power and preserving knowledge passed down through generations.