Expert: High level of acidity in soils stifle food production
Head of station at Kalro Kabete, Kiambu County Dr. Esther Gikonyo during a two days Agricultural Exbihition. By Robert Malala I malalarobert@gmail.comKenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has raised…
Public advised to invest in water infrastructure
A member of Upper Gilgil Water Resource Users Association conducting river health assessment on River Gilgil. Experts have called on the public to invest in water infrastructure. By Odhiambo David…
In memoriam: Farewell to a regenerative ag rockstar
LEAVING A LEGACY: “We're trying to prove that, with the right no-till system, what we have in the soil is all we need to maintain production," said Ohio farmer Dave…
Don’t remove excise duty on local plastics
Kenya has made commendable strides in the fight against plastic pollution, becoming a regional leader in implementing effective measures to address this environmental crisis. But it stands at a critical…
Media tipped on means to end plastic pollution
A motorcyclist rides past a bridge at the heavily polluted Njoro River in Nakuru. Photo Credit – James Wakibia By Christine Ochogo I christawine@gmail.comThe government has been asked to work…
Kenya to host global meeting of agricultural journalists
By Christine Ochogo | christawine@gmail.com Media for Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture (MESHA) will host the International Federation of Agriculture Journalists (ifaj) Congress in 2025. While making the announcement to…
Samburu women turn to kitchen gardens to dodge changing weather patterns
Pirauni Lebarleiya an agro-pastoralists By Clifford Akumu Across the open plains of Lching’ei Village in Samburu County, a herd of goats roam the scape, nibbling at tiny twigs of stout…
Study: Immunisation programs unaffected by COVID-19
Caption: Dr Patrick Oyaro: Myths and misconceptions affect the uptake of vaccines hence need to report on how prevention and control measures benefitted other health aspects. By Asha Bekidusa I…
Race to save Narok South’s remaining wetlands and tame climate risks
Women fetch water at Enkongu Enkare spring in Naroosura Narok County Kenya during the World Wetlands Day celebrations recently. By Clifford AkumuOn the fringe of Naroosura village, several kilometres South…
Increase climate research funding to address key issues, Africa told
Faustin Munyazikwiye the Deputy Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) during a panel discussion in March in Kigali Rwanda. By Godfrey OmbogoAfrican governments have been urged to increase…
