Cassava News

Cassava Emerges as a Climate-Smart Crop for Kenya’s Drylands
In the sun-scorched plains of Solai, Nakuru County, farmer Joseph Muigai stands beside his exhibition

Cassava market overview in Kenya
By Charles Warria Cassava ugali and stewed smoked fish is one of my favourite meals.

15 African countries to benefit from $50 million agriculture programme
By Kimuri Mwangi Promoting biofortification, establishing centres of excellence, reducing aflatoxin and supporting youth in

Demand for Cassava in Kenya Exceeds Production by 200%
Demand for Cassava in Kenya has exceeded production making the country rely on imports from

Concerted efforts to elevate Root Crops
By Kimuri Mwangi The root crops sub-sector has for a long time received inadequate policy

Ukraine-Russia crisis: Another wake-up call for home-grown agricultural solutions
By Dr Rebbie Harawa The agriculture crisis precipitated by the Ukraine-Russia conflict, especially fertilizer, wheat

Kenya National Biosafety Authority Approves Genetically Modified Cassava
The Kenya National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has approved environmental release of genetically modified (GM) cassava

Disease resistant GM cassava to undergo safety tests
Kenya may soon have a new cassava breed if it is approved by the National