Agatha Ngotho

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A sukuma wiki farm /FILETwo improved sukuma wiki varieties are being reintroduced by scientists in Kenya to help farmers combat pests and diseases, increase yields and access better markets. Scientists from the Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International and the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization are working to multiply and bulk seeds of the kinale kale variety, which were first developed more than 20 years ago.

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Agatha Ngotho

A displaced child camping at Semicaro in Tanadelta district scrambles to eat in an empty sufuria/FILEA new UN report has warned that millions of people in five global hunger hotspots are at risk of famine and death unless urgent humanitarian action is taken. However, Kenya is among 10 countries that have been removed from the Hunger Hotspots list due to improved food security, offering a rare glimmer of hope amid worsening global hunger trends.

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Agatha Ngotho

A new report by the International Labour Organization and Unicef reveals that 138 million children were engaged in child labour in 2024, with 54 million trapped in hazardous work. The report warns that global progress remains too slow to meet the 2025 elimination target. Despite decades of global efforts, 54 million were in hazardous work likely to harm their health, safety or development.

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Agatha Ngotho

In Kiambu county, food safety is no longer just a concern for the government but a collective responsibility. Farmers, traders and nutrition advocates are working together to ensure vegetables on Kenyans tables are not just fresh, but also safe and nutritious. Amid growing concerns over non-communicable diseases and poor dietary choices, this collaboration is transforming how food is grown, handled and consumed, right from the farm to the fork.

2 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Agatha Ngotho

In SummaryDuring the Open Source in Energy Access Symposium in Nairobi, George Nyang’ayo, Assistant Director of Renewable Energy at the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, said the country is committed to smarter, more inclusive energy planning. “The Energy Act of 2019 gave us a clear path to plan for both electricity and clean cooking,” said Nyang’ayo.