In efforts to boost production and marketing, the Venezuelan government has funded the construction of a rice research institute in Budalang’i, Busia county. The Kshs. 400 million institute aims to develop new breeds for lowland rice ecologies and their major Read More …
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CABE engagement at the international conference on climate change and food security in Africa.
By Mercy Nduati, CABE Communications Officer The Centre for African Bio-Entrepreneurship (CABE) team participated in the international conference on climate change, pastoralism and food security, which was held on August 21-22, 2019 at the Ledger Bahari Beach Hotel – Dar Read More …
NDMA, EU releases livestock feed to mitigate drought in ASAL counties
During the month of August, the National Drought Management Authority(NDMA) in collaboration with the European Union flagged off vehicles as well as livestock feed that will help mitigate the ravages of drought within the arid and semi-arid parts of the Read More …
NDMA speech on drought mitigation
Speech by NDMA Board Chairman Mr Raphael Nzomo during flag-of of vehicles and livestock feeds
Presentation on responding to climate ravages in pastoral areas of Kenya
In the month of August, CABE made a presentation on responding to climate ravages in pastoral areas of Kenya. This was in line with an International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security in Africa hosted by the Center for Read More …
Drone technology impacts agricultural productivity in Africa
Drone technology is being used to collect and analyse data, monitor irrigated areas and combat pests At a special event highlighting the partnership between the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and Korea held on the sidelines of the Bank’s Annual Meetings, Read More …
Employment Authority launches its strategic plan 2018-2022
By Mercy Nduati The National Employment Authority (NEA) has launched its strategic plan for 2018-2022. The blueprint provides an effective framework for implementing activities, projects and programmes to achieve desired results. it also has an inbuilt feedback mechanism for monitoring Read More …
APRA brochure
Agricultural Policy Research in Africa has updated its country brochures defining agricultural commercialization. View it here APRA Country Brochure – Kenya
Uganda to produce 300,000 tonnes of organic fertilizer annually
Uganda is set to open the largest organic fertilizer factory in Tororo in October this year. Located on a 600-acre piece of land, the factory will produce about 300,000 tonnes of organic fertilizer annually making it the biggest plant in Read More …
ReSAHMAP national county forum report
The Centre for African Bio-Entrepreneurship (CABE) in collaboration with Open Society for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) hosted the national dialogue on livestock policy and practice in Kenya. The aim of the workshop was to share insights on critical policy on climate Read More …