Organic farming in Kenya with a passion
Agronomist Onesmus Mongare (30) digs his fingers into the rotting mass of maggots and waste. This is his gold: organic fertilizer made with the...
Drought is devastating southern Africa’s crops: why it’s happening and what can be learned
Southern Africa is experiencing a serious drought and governments knew in advance that it was coming which would decimate crops of staple foods. But...
Kenya’s digital divide leaves pastoralists behind
By Job Mwaura Information and communication technologies (ICTs) hold great potential to expand African economies. They include mobile banking platforms, internet-enabled communication devices and e-government services. All...
Africa doesn’t have a choice between economic growth and protecting the environment
By Lite Nartey Heathrow Airport in the UK currently uses more energy than the entire west African country of Sierra Leone. Despite Africa accounting for...
Africa is one of the most degraded continents in the world
By Mlungele M. Nsikani Land degradation is a huge issue across the continent of Africa. One of its biggest drivers is biological invasions. This is when invasive...
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