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Boosting East Africa Climate and Food Resilience

Neville Ng'ambwa February 11, 2026

Ethiopia and the African Development Bank secure $71.9M for climate resilience, impacting Kenya's cross-border communities through enhanced food security, infrastructure, and regional trade.

Food Systems

EAC Seed Bill Raises Alarm Over Indigenous Seeds and Farmer Rights

Peter Ngare February 9, 2026

A proposed East African Community Seed and Plant Varieties Bill is triggering concern among farmers, environmentalists, and indigenous groups. Critics warn the legislation could sideline traditional seed systems, expand corporate control over agriculture, and threaten biodiversity and food security across the region.

Food Systems

De Heus Kenya to Open KSh 3 Billion Animal Feed Factory in Athi River

Correspondent February 6, 2026

De Heus Kenya will officially open a KSh 3 billion state-of-the-art animal feed factory in Athi River on 18 February 2026, strengthening local feed supply, creating jobs, and supporting Kenya’s food security and livestock productivity agenda.

Food Systems

IGAD Warns of Rising Food Insecurity in the Horn of Africa

Correspondent January 28, 2026

Food insecurity across the Horn of Africa is worsening as climate change intensifies droughts, floods and heat stress. IGAD warns that erratic rainfall and rising temperatures are eroding food production and livelihoods, pushing millions deeper into hunger.

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AfDB Approves Menengai Geothermal KES 2.1 Billion Loan

Correspondent January 27, 2026

The African Development Bank has approved a KES 2.1 billion loan to support a new 35MW geothermal power plant at Kenya’s Menengai field, strengthening clean energy generation, cutting emissions, and accelerating the country’s transition to affordable baseload power.

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Morocco Explores Swapping Antibiotics for Cannabis in Chicken Feed

Correspondent January 20, 2026

Morocco is piloting an unconventional solution to antibiotic overuse in poultry farming: cannabis-derived CBD. Researchers are testing whether the non-intoxicating compound can improve chicken health, meat quality, and farm productivity as demand for organic, antibiotic-free poultry grows.

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Kenya Mobilises Cash Transfers in Drought-Hit Regions

Neville Ng'ambwa January 19, 2026

The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is spearheading Kenya's drought response with the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP), delivering Sh870.38 million in crucial cash transfers via Equity and KCB to protect vulnerable households and strengthen resilience against climate shocks.

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FAO Warns Land Degradation Is Undermining Africa’s Food Future

Peter Ngare December 16, 2025

Land degradation is undermining Africa’s food security as soils lose fertility, forests disappear and climate stress intensifies. A new FAO report warns that without urgent land restoration and sustainable farming, smallholder livelihoods and national economies face growing risk.

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NDMA Sounds Alarm of Hunger as Drought Deepens

Peter Ngare December 10, 2025

Kenya’s drought crisis is worsening across 23 ASAL counties, with Mandera already in the “Alarm” phase. NDMA warns that 1.76 million people need urgent assistance, a figure expected to rise sharply by early 2026.

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Forests Could Be the Key to Saving Global Agriculture

Peter Ngare December 8, 2025

A new global report reveals that forests and trees are vital to the future of agriculture. They regulate climate, protect soils, stabilize water systems, boost biodiversity, and help farmers build climate-resilient food systems—offering one of the strongest pathways to sustainable global agriculture.