Category: Agriculture

Kenyan High Court Declares “Sharing Seeds Is Not a Crime” in Landmark Win for Farmers and Food Sovereignty

In mid-November, Nairobi became the centre of Africa’s sustainability conversation as Greenpeace Africa unveiled its inaugural Refill and Reuse Festival — a two-day experience blending policy, culture, innovation, and community empowerment.Hosted at…
Government Urges Kenyans to Lease Idle Public Land to Boost Food Security

By Ivy Gesare The Kenyan government is calling on private investors, farmers, and agribusinesses to lease idle public land as part of a national initiative aimed at enhancing food security and reducing…
Pwani Oil Marks World Environment Day with 3,000 Tree Seedlings Planted on Kenya’s North Coast

In a bold stride toward its reforestation target, Pwani Oil has planted 3,000 tree seedlings along Kenya’s North Coast Beach, reinforcing its commitment to grow 1 million trees across the country by…
Kampala Declaration Sets the Stage for Africa’s Food System Transformation Ahead of UNFSS+4

By Baboloki Semele: As Africa prepares for the upcoming United Nations Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa from July 27–29, 2025, the continent is aligning its strategies to transform food…
Global Leaders to Convene in Addis Ababa for UN Food Systems Summit +4: A Pivotal Moment for Transformative Action

By Baboloki Semele: From July 27 to 29, 2025, Addis Ababa will become the epicenter of global discussions on food, sustainability, and equity as it hosts the Second United Nations Food Systems…
Youth at the Heart of Agricultural Transformation: Dr. Semele Urges Inclusive Domestication of the Kampala CAADP Declaration

By Staff Reporter 06 May 2025, Johannesburg, South Africa– In a compelling presentation delivered during a high-level stakeholder engagement on the domestication of the Kampala CAADP Declaration, Dr. Baboloki Semele, a youth and…
Africa Launches Ambitious CAADP 2026–2035 Strategy and Kampala Declaration for Agricultural Transformation

Johannesburg, South Africa – May 5, 2025By Baboloki Semele: The African Union today officially launched the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan (2026–2035) alongside the Kampala Declaration, in…
South Africa Backs CAADP 2026–2035 Strategy and Kampala Declaration, Urges Bold Implementation and Investment in Agriculture

By Baboloki Semele- 05 May 2025: Johannesburg, South Africa: Speaking at the high-level launch of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan (2026–2035) and the Kampala Declaration, South…
Africa Charts New Path Toward Agrifood Transformation with Launch of CAADP Strategy and Kampala Declaration

By Baboloki Semele: The African Union Commission’s Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE), in collaboration with the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), will officially launch the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture…
CGIAR Science Week 2025, A Global Platform for Agricultural Innovation and Climate Resilience

By Baboloki Semele: From April 7-12, 2025, global leaders in agricultural research, policy, and development will convene for the inaugural CGIAR Science Week. Hosted in partnership with the Kenyan Agricultural and Livestock…