Inside the Devastating Maize Season in Trans Nzoia, Kenya’s Food Basket
Kenyans are staring at a serious food security challenge as the country faces a massive maize deficit – its staple food – following a biting drought that has affected key maize-producing regions. According to Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, Kenya faces a shortfall of 25 million 90-kilogram bags of maize, equivalent to […]
African Women Turn to AI to Tackle Health and Farming Challenges
African women innovators are deploying artificial intelligence and smart technologies to tackle some of the continent’s most persistent health and agricultural challenges, demonstrating the transformative potential of technology to improve lives and strengthen food systems. Two innovators from Uganda and Rwanda showcased technologies developed to address pressing local challenges during a webinar hosted through the […]