A year ago, a group of Nyeri residents united with a clear mission: to grow healthy food while caring for the environment. Now known as Nyeri Organic Herbs and Eco-fuel Enterprise (Nohefe), they embraced organic farming after training in agroecology, inspired by the harmful effects of agrochemicals on health
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Kenya, Jica Partner to Boost Tree Growing in ASAL Regions
Kenya and Jica have partnered to enhance tree growth, climate resilience, and livelihoods in arid regions by supporting farmers and high-value species.Last week, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry signed the agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) during a ceremony attended by key officials, including Forestry
Investing in Nature for Africa’s Future
When we discuss infrastructure in Africa, we confidently highlight roads, ports, power grids, and digital networks. Governments allocate budgets, development banks provide funding, and policymakers assess their efficiency and returns. Everyone agrees: meaningful economic growth hinges on strong infrastructure.But there's one crucial type of infrastructure we often neglect: nature.This isn’t
Trans Nzoia Unveils New Agroecology Policy for Sustainable Farming
Trans Nzoia is excited to introduce a new policy that aims for sustainable transformation in agriculture, tackling persistent challenges that affect production across the county.Currently, the draft Agroecology Policy is under discussion, preparing for public participation before being presented to the county assembly for approval.The Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock,