New African Cereal and Legume Consortium Seeks To Elevate Innovation In Plant Breeding
By Aghan Daniel I daghan@afsta.org A new consortium on cereals and legumes, which aims at fostering partnerships on the crops breeding will focus on collaboration and investment by the private…
Malawi’s first Bt Maize trials show promise
By Aghan Daniel I aghandan09@gmail.com Scientists at Malawi’s Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) have expressed their joy following the excellent performance of the first Bt Maize Confined…
Journalism awards: MESHA members shine in 2024 AJEA
Media awards, they say, seek to motivate journalists to excel in their work and grow in the profession. In Kenya, the Annual Journalism Excellence Awards (AJEA) are a continuous yearly…
Opinion: Freedom of the Press saves lives!
The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 to be World Press Freedom Day.
New cereals consortium seeks to elevate innovation in plant breeding
The recently formed consortium aimed at fostering partnerships on legume breeding will focus on collaboration and investment, a leading expert has said
Joy in western Kenya as farmers abandon tobacco for beans
For decades, tobacco farming was the primary source of livelihood for many a family in Kenya’s Busia County, despite the various health risks it posed. But tunes are fast changing,…
Find security solutions amid increasing cybercrime threats driven by AI, experts caution
Amidst the rising cases of cybercrime threats propelled by Artificial Intelligence (AI), experts call for innovative solutions to safeguard businesses and individuals alike.
Kenya: MESHA set to host global agriculture journalists forum in 2025
MESHA joins Centre for Science and Environment to launch The State of Africa’s Environment report. MESHA prides itself in the great partnerships with its global stakeholders. By Chemtai Kirui I…
How Kenyan women are breaking taboos and thriving in the fishing industry
Agnes Machache displays her octopus catch By Jasmine Atieno@sparkleMineFor decades, women at the Kenyan coast have kept away from the deep waters. Taboos, both cultural and religious, banned them from…
Uphold accuracy in post-pandemic reporting for better public understanding, journalists told
By Chemtai Kirui | phillykirui@gmail.com Journalists have been urged to strengthen accuracy in post-pandemic reporting by relying on credible sources and contribute to a better-informed public. The call was made…
