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In Kenya’s sugar country, volunteers nurture electoral connections
KIBIGORI, Kenya, Aug 3 (Reuters) – The khaki-colored road that runs through the town of Kibigori in Kenya’s sugar-producing country is more than a county line, ... -
Steak and burgers cost more these days. Drought can keep prices high for years.
The brown hills of Northern California are dotted with cattle. They spend their days meandering slowly in the sun, munching on the parched grass. Livestock is ... -
Parents who do not take their children to school warned – Kenya News Agency
The government will arrest parents whose children are out of school for denying them the right to education. Tana ... -
Egerton student Edmond Ruto pleads temporary insanity when he killed his girlfriend
Edmond Ruto, 23, a student at Egerton University, pleaded temporary insanity when he stabbed to death his girlfriend Cynthia Chelangat, a fourth-year student at the same ... -
Boaters are urged to be cautious of whales near Plymouth Harbor
Massachusetts authorities are warning boaters and personal watercraft users to be careful in ocean waters near Plymouth, where three juvenile humpback whales have been feeding for ... -
Ugandan forces arrest 400 suspected bandits and recover 186 firearms
AFRICA.Uganda: Joint Security Forces in Uganda have arrested 400 suspected bandits terrorizing the northeast of the country. Items recovered from them include 186 firearms and 650 ... -
East Africa: Displacing the Maasai – Tanzania Repeats Kenya’s Colonial Past
Images of distressed members of the Maasai community forcibly displaced from their homes, beaten and harassed by police and military in northern Tanzania in June caused ... -
Can regenerative agriculture save the world’s grasslands? Breeder Daniela Ibarra-Howell says yes
In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, many climate change experts say, we need to eat less red meat and dairy. They argue that cattle and ... -
State to buy and slaughter cows for Samburu residents – Kenya News Agency
The national government, in collaboration with the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS), has launched a 23.7 million shillings cattle ... -
Local Knowledge and Perceptions on the Causes of Malnutrition among the Dasanech in Kenya: A Rapid Participatory Assessment in Illeret Ward, Marsabit County – Kenya
Attachments John Burns, Andy Catley, Mohamed M. Yusuf, Felista Ntesekwa, Timaado, Paul Lokono and Joshua Anete In early 2022, northern Kenya was suffering from a severe ... -
Kajiado pastoralists in agony of drought – Kenya News Agency
Kajiado herders have sounded the alarm over the ongoing drought that continues to ravage parts of the country. Pastoralists revealed that they had lost a lot ... -
A bug spotted in HV looks and sounds nasty, but is beneficial
With the summer weather so hot and humid, you’re bound to spot all kinds of bugs around your property. Some are familiar, while others may seem ... -
How growing sorghum changes lives
Stella Muthee – Sorghum farmer at her farm in Kiagu Hills, Imenti South Ward, Meru County, where she grows Gandam variety sorghum A calm warm morning ... -
Indonesian Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha amid foot-and-mouth outbreak
Jakarta, Indonesia — An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease disrupted the ritual slaughter of animals to mark Eid al-Adha as millions of Muslims across Indonesia celebrated one ... -
Heat and drought cook the world
Panamint Valley, Death Valley National Park. —Counter Punch/Jeffrey St Clair We humans have a dilemma of our own making. Or rather the making of our economic-political ... -
Viewpoint: Why Europe’s Proposed Farm-to-Fork Green Deal Strategy Will Be a Disaster for Africa
Northern Kenya and many parts of Somalia and Ethiopia are experiencing the worst drought in 40 years. According to the United Nations, around 17 million people ... -
Globe Climate: How last year’s wildfires hit a British Columbia artist
If you are reading this on the web or someone has emailed you this newsletter, you can sign up for Globe Climate and all Globe newsletters. ... -
A growing health crisis in the Horn of Africa as acute hunger spreads
GENEVA – The World Health Organization warns of growing health risks in the Horn of Africa as acute hunger spreads there. World Health Organization Incident Manager ... -
Kenya: Research Terms of Reference – Joint Market Surveillance Initiative RCID KEN 2207 (June 2022, V1) – Kenya
Attachments 2. Rationale In Kenya, about 80% of the land is classified as arid and semi-arid (ASAL), based on the relatively low amounts of annual rainfall ... -
Minister to promote ‘island’s leading role in creating a blue economy’ – The Royal Gazette
Updated: June 27, 2022 08:02 Bermuda’s leadership role in environmental initiatives is to be showcased at an international conference. Bermuda will be showcased as an emerging ... -
Ugandan cops foil Ksh150M theft targeting Kenyan businessman
Ugandan law enforcement has killed two gang leaders and arrested 24 others linked to a foiled robbery targeting a Kenyan businessman. The group had tracked the ... -
HappyVore pockets $40 million, Rohlik lands $231 million: Agrifoodtech week
Indian business farmer’s market WayCool landed another round of funding this week, as did Czech online grocery startup Rohlik. Elsewhere, France’s HappyVore has secured nearly $40 ... -
Use of toxic plastic can be reduced with awareness
A man rummages through a pile of rubbish including used papers, plastic bottles and metals along the banks of the Nairobi River near the Majengo slums ... -
Farmer opts for frozen tagging to identify livestock – Kenya News Agency
Living on the edge of the Rift Valley breakaways, Fred Kinyua Ndoro’s farm has been a magnet for cattle rustlers and rustlers for decades. His efforts ... -
FAO boosts support to Sudanese farmers
New FAO boosts support to Sudanese farmers June 18, 2022 The threat of famine continues to grow in East Africa According to a press release from ... -
The first casualty of war is, without exception, food
By Freddy Macha The English writer HG Wells once wrote of this most perverse activity of the human race: “If we don’t end war, war will ... -
The best of travel, from historic retreat to Mauritius getaway – Robb Report
The Big Idea: The Great Escape RIP, VIP cup lists. Since luxury travel began to re-emerge as the pandemic waned, it has been carp passport, leaving ... -
Hear the cry of women and improve security in the troubled valley of Kerio
Home Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi talks to an elderly woman when he visited Tot and Kapsowar to assess ongoing security operations. [ Courtesy] The Kerio Valley ... -
House of disgrace: the ignoble surrender of the 12th legislature to the executive
Members of the National Assembly during the opening of the 12th legislature in 2019. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] As the curtain falls on the 12th Parliament of ... -
Illness that you must declare to the State official
Notifiable animal diseases refer to a group of diseases which, if occurring or suspected of occurring, must be reported to veterinary authorities. Dear Daktari, Years ago ... -
Government strives to improve and replenish Sahiwal cattle breed – Kenya News Agency
The government is working to improve dairy cattle breeds for increased milk production through the development of a sustainable heifer delivery model that targets small dairy ... -
Kenya: slums on radar as government refines election security plan
Nairobi – The government is paying particular attention to slums and other areas vulnerable to political violence ahead of the August elections. Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred ... -
ACLED Regional Presentation – Africa (May 21-27, 2022) – Burkina Faso
Attachments Weekly reports on the latest conflict developments in Mozambique and Ethiopia are made available by the Cape Ligado and Ethiopia Peace Observatory*projects, respectively.* Last week ... -
Climate and economic shocks create crisis in East Africa
In Puntland state, northern Somalia, widespread drought is endangering the lives of residents and their livestock. “In my lifetime, this is the worst drought I have ... -
Barefoot Solar Engineers Join Farmers and ‘Rediscover’ the Benefits of Biodiversity
Leela Devi, Monica By Bharat Dogra* At a time of growing concern about climate change, the contributions of several women, farmers and innovators have given hope ... -
Adopting Mobile Technology in a Humanitarian Response to Drought-Ravaged Communities in Northern Kenya – Kenya
More than 3.5 million people are facing severe famine in Kenya. Several factors, ranging from successive failed rainy seasons to swarms of locusts, to the impacts ... -
How the bird flu threat is affecting zoos in Illinois and Wisconsin
Last week, I took my eldest daughter’s class on a field trip to Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, Wis. I’ve been to this zoo several times ... -
Agriculture with variability: Mobilizing responses to drought-related uncertainties in the Zim
Ian Scoons BY Ian Scoones Climate change generates greater variability within and between seasons. This requires new responses among farmers in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe. Farmers today ... -
clear signals on a succession plan
On March 8, 2022, Ugandan politics was turned upside down by 49 words tweeted by President Yoweri Museveni’s only son, Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The tweet ... -
Smallpox is not the only infectious disease eradicated by humans
An article published in The Times on the growing number of monkeypox cases claims that smallpox is “the only disease eradicated by man”. This is not ... -
The scale of East Africa’s famine revealed – as the world once again fails to act
New report describes desperate conditions on the ground in drought-ravaged Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia One person dies of starvation every 48 seconds in famine-ravaged East Africa, ... -
Culture shock in Caxias do Sul that will amaze you
CAXIAS do Sul, Brazil, May 15 – Did you know that lunchtime in Brazil literally brings businesses to a standstill? Here’s why! Twice, when I passed ... -
Kenya’s track stars who have dominated their field for decades
Check out the biographical data of the athletes on the World Athletics portal and you will be taken on a mental flight straight to Kenya. Two ... -
Kenya food security alert: As an already historic four-season drought leads to widespread need, a fifth bad season is now forecast, 10 May 2022 – Kenya
Marginal pastoral and agricultural areas in eastern and northern Kenya received only minimal rainfall during the long rainy season from March to May 2022, marking the ... -
I want to settle down, but I receive men who are not ready. Please help
A young woman says she is ready to settle down but no man wants the same. [Source: Standard Digital; Facebook] Our lives and social relationships face ... -
Snail farming picks up speed in Kenya
Snails have long been considered a delicacy in countries like France. In Africa, giant African land snails are increasingly seen as a potential source of food ... -
Obsessed with big cats? You can drink with them in Wisconsin
Are you obsessed with big cats but not at the level of Joe Exotic? I hope you answered “yes” without hesitation. DID YOU KNOW: Wisconsin has ... -
Drought in the Horn of Africa plunges 20 million people into hunger
A girl looks on as she sits on the bank of the Shabelle River in the town of Gode, Ethiopia, on April 8, 2022. AFP PHOTO ... -
Yellowstone Braces For Influx Of Summer Idiots
About once a week a co-worker of mine posts a video of someone doing something incredibly stupid in a national park. Often in Yellowstone and involving ... -
Mwai Kibaki: former Kenyan president who lost his way
Mwai Kibaki, who ended decades of one-party rule when he was elected Kenya’s president in 2002, only to have his promises to end government corruption undermined ... -
Good morning! A bear opens the door to the house in New York State [VIDEO]
It’s that time of year when bear activity increases as the area’s furry four-legged inhabitants begin their search for food. After several months of hibernation, the ... -
5 trending headlines in the world of beef
There are weather obstacles popping up across the country that directly impact cattle producers. We’ve put together 5 stories that could impact markets or the beef ... -
The president who vowed to end corruption has become one of the richest men in the country
Kibaki considered the document his greatest achievement. But many aspects of it remained unimplemented and it did not prevent ethnic tensions from escalating into violence during ... -
Mwai Kibaki, Kenya’s third president, dies at 90
Placeholder while loading article actions Mwai Kibaki, who ended decades of one-party rule when he was elected Kenya’s president in 2002, only to see his promises ... -
Insects offer a cheaper option to expensive chicken, fish feed ingredients
By JOINT REPORT The urgency to find an alternative livestock feed ingredient for fishmeal and soybean meal has led to the recognition of the insect protein ... -
These 10 National Parks in Kenya will make you book a flight
With over 40 national parks and reserves, as well as private reserves, choosing which safari destination to explore in Kenya can be difficult. With over 40 ... -
East and Horn of Africa expect worst drought in decades
MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) – Farmers in the East and Horn of Africa are bracing for the most severe drought in 40 years as authorities warn weather ... -
Biotechnology and biodiversity in Africa
Although biotechnology is most often seen as a tool to meet Africa’s food needs, it could also play a role in protecting the continent’s unique biodiversity. ... -
Zambian president goes eight months without pay
ZAMBIA woke up to a social media frenzy on Monday to learn that its president had gone the entire eight months since his election without a ... -
Jurassic Quest heads to Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne, PA
I have exciting news for you. The hugely popular traveling dinosaur exhibit, Jurassic Quest, will soon be in our area, according to the Bucks County Courier ... -
From being a property to owning one: a Maasai woman’s struggle for land
In Maasai custom, daughters are largely considered the property of their father – until they become the property of their husband. Ipato “Peris” Kateki knows only ... -
Revealed: Mzee Jackson Kibor’s favorite Bible verse and why he wasn’t baptized early
Jackson Kibor in his youth. [Courtesy of Jackson Kibor’s family] Mzee Jackson Kibor would have been baptized sooner, but his “busy” schedule could not allow it. ... -
Uganda says army kills 309 in security campaign in mineral-rich region
Women carry their belongings outside Kaabong town in Karamoja region, Uganda February 17, 2016. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register ... -
From Being Property to Owning One: A Maasai Woman’s Struggle for Land | Characteristics
Kona Baridi, Kenya – Ipato “Peris” Kateki knows only one female Maasai landowner – herself. And the 57-year-old, with her small plot in Kajiado County, southern ... -
Phase II drought mitigation program scheduled for next week – Kenya News Agency
The government has earmarked a total of 450 million shillings for the second phase program to alleviate drought in the 23 Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) ... -
Volatile Kerio Valley calls for calm and honest rulers
Mogil secondary school bus which was attacked by unknown assailants while students were returning from a trip to Lake Baringo. [Stephen Rutto, Standard] The lack of ... -
I survived female genital mutilation – now I fight so that no other girl suffers
The practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) affects millions of girls and women around the world. More than 200 million girls have undergone FGM and an ... -
Business and leisure in the ‘Rainbow Nation’
A curious lion in Kruger Park. The Embraer 135 jet lands on a paved runway surrounded by impenetrable bush. It rolls for a few minutes and ... -
Climate change will increase wildlife conflict, warns new IPCC report
Instances of human-wildlife conflict in Kenya have increased in recent years, with statistics revealing even more drastic effects due to climate change. The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel ... -
Solar costs jump in 2021, reversing years of falling prices
Solar panels in the Indian state of Karnataka. Jonah Gratzer | light flare | Getty Images Falling costs have been a key driver of solar power ... -
Candidates in insecurity-prone areas will receive meals and accommodation » Capital News
KABARNET, Kenya, March 6 – The Rift Valley Regional Commissioner, Mohammed Maalim, has promised parents and candidates that no candidate will miss the upcoming national exams ... -
The Canadian and Polish armies will organize training in the Bathurst area
The Canadian Army’s North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment advises residents of Bathurst that Exercise RAPID RESPONSE 2022 will bring Canadian and Polish soldiers together for winter ... -
Ministry regains ownership of livestock project after failed KDF takeover
Counties Ministry regains ownership of livestock project after failed KDF takeover Thursday 03 March 2022 Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Peter Munya. FILE PHOTO | NMG By ... -
Australia tells tens of thousands to flee floods » Capital News
Grafton (Australia) (AFP), March 1 – Deadly floods swept across Australia’s east coast on Tuesday, stranding residents on rooftops and bridges and prompting authorities to order ... -
Kerio Valley: Pokot herders attacked by Marakwet cattle rustlers in Siromet, 8 dead
According to Rift Valley regional coordinator Mohamed Maalim, Pokot herders were ambushed at Siromet pasture with suspected members of the Marakwet faction carrying off an unnumbered ... -
10 economic characteristics of refugee arrivals and returns
Over the past few years, together with over 100 experts from the World Bank, UNHCR and universities around the world, we have conducted several studies on ... -
Nigerian tourism struggles amid growing insecurity
Amid the gradual recovery of global tourism from a devastating and ongoing pandemic leading to a loss of $1.2 trillion in the global tourism industry (UNWTO), ... -
Hank The Tank, a 500-pound bear breaks into homes, “What do we do?”
It’s a real deal and it could also happen in Washington and Oregon. A 500 pound black bear recently broke into homes in Lake Tahoe. Some ... -
High school principal Tot was negligent, says Matiang’i after bandit attack
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i. [File, Standard] Home Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i said the principal of Tot Mixed Day Secondary School was negligent in allowing the ... -
Mali’s humanitarian response plan seeks $686 million
An estimated 13 million people wake up hungry every day in the Horn of Africa as the region grapples with a major drought caused by the ... -
Unga and NCPB sign an animal feed distribution contract
Market News Unga and NCPB sign an animal feed distribution contract Tuesday, February 15, 2022 NCPB Director General Joseph Kimote. PICTURES | JEFF ANGOTE | NMG ... -
Kenya’s dairy sector fails to meet domestic demand. How he can raise his game
Kenya’s dairy sector is estimated at 14% of Kenya’s agricultural GDP. Milk is mainly produced by small dairy producers who represent 56% of total production. The ... -
How blockchain can help transform agriculture in Africa
So much technological progress is happening in the agricultural space globally, and Africa is riding the wave. Last year we organized 11 mission-driven agritech startups in ... -
Forage grasses throw lifeline for Makueni farmers
Data center Forage grasses throw lifeline for Makueni farmers Wednesday 09 February 2022 Mzee Jonah Malika poses next to a Sugargraze field at Kyakavi Village in ... -
Millions face severe famine in the Horn of Africa – UN Food Agency
A woman drives a herd of cattle along a river in Adadle District, Biyolow Kebele in the Somali Region of Ethiopia, in this undated photograph. World ... -
The general donning Nakalema boots
By BENSON TUMUSIIME Brigadier Henry Isoke is today set to take Colonel Edith Nakalema’s place as head of the State House anti-corruption unit. Colonel Nakalema held ... -
‘National Geographic Live’ series debuts with Rae Wynn-Grant and ‘The Secret Life of Bears’
Tue, February 1, 2022 8:50 AM The “National Geographic Live” speaker series begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8 with “The Secret Life of Bears” ... -
Journalism owes us the truth about politics and corruption cartels
A group of young people try to threaten a cameraman attached to the Standard Media Group. [Courtesy] Jimmy Brown Mwandigah laments that this year’s presidential election ... -
Improving milk production and marketing in rural Sindh, Pakistan
Effective marketing system The SAGP has contributed to the regrouping of farmers. The project has contributed to structuring the milk supply chain, which can have a ... -
Ending Kerio Valley attacks top county commissioner’s agenda
Incoming Elgeyo Marakwet County Commissioner John Korir during the Iten handover ceremony in Elgeyo Marakwet on January 24, 2022. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard] Insecurity in the Kerio ... -
Today in FinTech: Chime Eyes $40 Billion IPO
In today’s FinTech news, digital banking startup Chime is eyeing an estimated $40 billion valuation as the FinTech gears up for its upcoming stock market debut ... -
Should this animal be back on the endangered species list in MI?
Most of us are animal lovers and there is one word we don’t want to think about and that word is gone. Not so long ago ... -
Popular Kenyan butcher arrested for cattle theft
Femi Morgan Posted January 16, 2022 Kenyan police have arrested a popular butcher, Peter Njenga, alias Sonko, for cattle theft. In a statement issued by the ... -
Feature: Drought hits more woredas in East Showa, Hararghe areas of Oromia region
By Dereje Gonfa @DerejeGonfa Addis Ababa, January 15, 2022 – In Oromia region where drought and worsening food crisis is ravaging several woredas mainly in Borana ... -
You’ll Never Guess What’s Behind the Massachusetts Salmonella Scare
It seems either salmonella outbreaks are happening a lot more often lately, or they’re easier to track with social media and 24-hour news feeds. Either way, ... -
Rift Valley RC George Natembeya resigns to run for governor of Trans Nzoia »Capital News
NAKURU, Kenya, January 12 – Rift Valley Regional Commissioner George Natembeya has resigned after 25 years in the security role to focus on politics. Speaking at ... -
Somalia could be on the brink of another famine | Opinions
In July 2011, the United Nations declared a famine in Somalia, which caught the attention of major media outlets around the world. This statement was released ... -
12,000 Chilonga villagers face eviction after losing court battle
HARARE – Nearly 12,000 Chilonga villagers are now at risk of displacement from their ancestral lands after the High Court rejected their challenge to a government ... -
Animal encounters in Africa – TNT Magazine
But it is not difficult to impress a new visitor to East Africa. On the first day we ooh’d and ahhd to every animal that crossed ... -
Two more die in recent clashes in volatile Kerio Valley
The insecurity and poor condition of the Biretwo-Tot-Chesegon road forced many motorists to pull away from the road, forcing residents, unaware of the danger they are ...