CABI has today (7 September 2017) confirmed that Fall Armyworm ( FAW ) has been reported in 28 African countries, following the pest’s arrival in Africa in 2016, presenting a now permanent agricultural challenge for the continent. FAW feeds on more than 80 crops, but prefers maize and can cut yields by up to 60 per cent. Check also: Multi-pronged approach ...

Abidjan – Two women, working at both ends of the agriculture supply chain in Africa, have each been awarded the 2017 Africa Food Prize. Hon. Prof. Ruth Oniang’o, a professor and advocate of nutrition from Kenya, and Mme Maïmouna Sidibe Coulibaly an entrepreneur and agro industrialist, from Mali were awarded for their exemplary effort sin driving Africa’s agriculture transformation. Check also: Cocoa ...

The cocoa sector in West Africa is facing many well-known problems. That is a fact. And we all acknowledge those problems. Only by joining forces can we solve the challenges and contribute to sustainable growth and development of the cocoa sector. Succeeding in this, will result in increased farmer profitability, economic growth in  and reduced negative environmental impact. Check also: Multi-pronged ...

NAIROBI – President Uhuru Kenyatta today said the will of millions of Kenyans, expressed by a huge majority in August 8 elections, will not be subverted by the Supreme Court. Check also: Kenyan Court Cancels Uhuru’s Presidential Win Over Hacked Results President Kenyatta, accompanied by Deputy President William Ruto on a tour of Nairobi, called on Kenyans to maintain peace in ...

Kenya’s Supreme court has declared President Uhuru Kenyatta‘s election win invalid due to “irregularities committed by the election board” and ordered a new vote. Check also: Odinga Vows To Remove President Uhuru Kenyatta The decision to cancel the vote result, the first of its kind in Kenya’s history, sets up a new race for the presidency between Mr Kenyatta and veteran opposition leader, ...