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…
Paying tribute to midwives around the world
A Nursing Mother from Thaba Phatšoa Ha Toboleloa ‘Mampho Raleting Liapeng Raliengoane: raliengoaneliapeng@yahoo.comLESOTHO, Leribe – As the world commemorates the International Midwifery Day today, several interviews with midwives, village health…
Pastoralists reclaim land from invasive plant that kills other vegetation, grasslands
One of many kilns in Marigat Sub-county where charcoal is produced using mathenge under the seven charcoal production associations. Photo by Joyce Chimbi By Joyce Chimbi Despite the ongoing severe…
Apex Africa seed congress ends with a call to adopt new technologies
Dr Kulani Machaba, AFSTA President By Liapeng Raliengoane I raliengoaneliapeng@gmail.comDAKAR, SENEGAL – The African seed sector need to focus its attention on technologies that can help it fight hunger and…
How efforts to counter resistance to Covid jabs have worked
Temperature check at a roadblock for COVID19. By Omboki Monayo | omboki2725@gmail.comAparticipation in the Aids Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) science symposium lands me in central Malawi’s Salima District.The date is…
Urgent action needed to prevent premature deaths from HIV/AIDS
Ms Beatrice Anyiko has been a mentor mother since 2017. She sensitises communities on HIV. By Joyce Chimbi | j.chimbi@gmail.com Wangari Njau remembers well the 1980s and 90s when HIV…
Premier African Seed Trade 2023 congress online registration open
Delegates at the 2022 AFSTA Annual Congress at their trading tables. Next year’s online registration is now open. By Aghan Daniel |aghandan09@gmail.com The online registration for the AFSTA Congress 2023,…
