Kilimo General News
COVID19- Pandemic & Food Security
By Josephine Favre The COVID-19 Pandemic is challenging us. None of us saw it coming!
April 29, 2020
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Locust attack continues in Kenya as they turn to rice in Mwea
Locusts have continued wreaking havoc in the country as it also battles the Covid-19 pandemic.
April 28, 2020
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The proper way of fish feeding
Fish farming has proved popular with farmers as several government initiatives to support it have
April 22, 2020
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COVID-19: FAO and African Union commit to safeguarding food security amid crisis
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the African Union (AU) and
April 18, 2020
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African farmers face difficult times ahead as they lose export market access amidst COVID-19 crisis
Millions of African smallholder farmers who grow fresh fruits & vegetables (FFV) for export have
April 14, 2020
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The Borehole Handpump Mechanic Breaking Stereotypes in Her Community
Juba – “Don’t be fooled by my pretty green dress.” “I can do it,” says Agnes Juma, revealing
April 13, 2020
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FAO continues to fight Desert Locust upsurge in East Africa and Yemen despite COVID-19 constraints
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN is continuing its efforts to contain
April 10, 2020
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Low seed germination rate,factors to consider
Low seed germination rate has been a constant complain from farmers especially the small scale
April 9, 2020
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New deals for food transport will deliver food security
By Okisegere Ojepat – CEO Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPC Kenya) Securing our food
April 7, 2020
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Kenya’s Market Infrastructure During Covid-19 — Some Thoughts
By Grant Brooke Over the past few weeks I’ve gotten a number of questions on
March 28, 2020
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Juja market traders an example as Covid-19 affects markets
The emergence of the Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted market activities across the country, in turn,
March 27, 2020
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The Weekly Coffee Dose with Henry Kinyua
Covid-19 aka Corona virus seems not to have stopped the smell of Coffee in the
March 25, 2020
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Impact of corona pandemic on food and agriculture
FAO Will COVID-19 have negative impacts on global food security? Both lives and livelihoods are
March 24, 2020
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Quick facts on rearing indigenous chicken
Facts about indigenous chicken Meat and eggs are tastier and preferred by most consumers to
March 20, 2020
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How will corona virus affect the agriculture sector in Kenya?
By Kenya Livestock Producers Association (KLPA) The deadly coronavirus has been spreading quickly worldwide. Originating
March 17, 2020
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Why I strongly oppose Murang’a avocado bill
Senator Irungu Kangata ,Muranga County Senator and Deputy Chief Whip, Senate Murang’a County Government has
March 13, 2020
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We have stepped up the fight against locusts in Kenya- Munya
Shortage of control pesticides for ground and aerial control the main challenge Mature adult locust
March 12, 2020
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It’s time we invest in healthy food systems for a safer world
Martien van Nieuwkoop Director, Agriculture Global Practice, World Bank The World Bank Group last week announced
March 10, 2020
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Feed the Future program closes in Uganda
The USAID Feed the Future Enabling Environment for Agriculture Activity has been officially closed. The
March 9, 2020
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Dry weather increases by two the list of countries in need of external food assistance
FAO report highlights risks posed by locusts in Africa amid stronger output trends in the
March 6, 2020
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Nawiri Program launched in Samburu County
Samburu County Deputy Governor H.E. Julius Leseeto and Heather Schildge, USAID Kenya and East Africa
March 6, 2020
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KEFRI and ICRAF to Renew Partnership
Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) will renew a long existing partnership with (International Council for
March 4, 2020
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Germany contributes €17 million to combat Desert Locust upsurge in East Africa
Funds will assist farmers and protect rural livelihoods affected by the worsening outbreak Food and
March 1, 2020
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FAO gets $10 million donation from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to fight Desert Locust upsurge in East Africa
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu has welcomed a $10 million donation from the Bill & Melinda
February 26, 2020
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Insects for food and feed
By ASARECA (Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa) As the recent
February 26, 2020
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New FAO project to provide urgent support to flood victims in Rwanda
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the government of
February 24, 2020
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Desert locust ground surveillance intensified in Kenya
NYS trained to fight locusts The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
February 19, 2020
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Conserving water sources in in Uasin Gishu County
The County Government of Uasin Gishu in Kenya is keen on desilting dams, drilling boreholes
February 18, 2020
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Modern approach boosts smallholder potato farmers’ income
Modern potato varieties boosting smallholder farmers’ income Smallholder potato farmers in Kenya have been going
February 18, 2020
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