Isaiah Esipisu
Thomson Reuters Fdn
Kenya
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Branching out: greener charcoal takes root in eastern Kenya
Can making charcoal out of branches rather than whole trees, and then combining it with other materials - save forests and incomes? → Read More
Change policy to scale up climate-smart farming in Africa
"We already have enough ideas and innovations. What we lack in many African countries is the implementation" By Isaiah Esipisu ISHIARA, Kenya, May 23 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Even during the dry season, Venanzio Njiru's farm stands out as a rare patch of lush greenery in this arid part of east Kenya. The former Mombasa street hawker's fields are a mosaic of fruit trees, maize planted in… → Read More
With solar water, trees grow into a sturdy business in Western Kenya
For drought-hit farmers, trees are proving a reliable new cash crop → Read More
Kenya's vegetable evangelist claims a prize – and takes on climate change
“Rainfall is no longer predictable as before," says the latest winner of the African Food Prize MUSIEGA, Kenya , Oct. 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – For 15 years, Felda Alividza and 21 other widows in this village in Kenya’s Vihiga County have grown something that might not sound that unusual: indigenous African vegetables. But in a country where many farmers focus on raising kale, cabbage or… → Read More
Kenya's vegetable evangelist claims a prize – and takes on climate change
“Rainfall is no longer predictable as before," says the latest winner of the African Food Prize MUSIEGA, Kenya , Oct. 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – For 15 years, Felda Alividza and 21 other widows in this village in Kenya’s Vihiga County have grown something that might not sound that unusual: indigenous African vegetables. But in a country where many farmers focus on raising kale, cabbage or… → Read More
As Africa's need for food grows, Mali’s rice turnaround shows a way forward
“Africa has the resources, skills, and human and land capacity to move from importer to exporter by eating food made in Africa” → Read More
FEATURE-Kenya's herders swap livestock for chillies as drought bites
Chillies are a safe bet for farmers in times of drought as they do not require fertilisers or water once the roots are established in the soil → Read More
FEATURE-Kenya's herders swap livestock for chillies as drought bites
Chillies are a safe bet for farmers in times of drought as they do not require fertilisers or water once the roots are established in the soil → Read More
FEATURE-Kenya's herders swap livestock for chillies as drought bites
Chillies are a safe bet for farmers in times of drought as they do not require fertilisers or water once the roots are established in the soil → Read More
FEATURE-As warming brings more malaria, Kenya moves treatment closer to home
With just a medical kit and a mobile phone, health volunteers diagnose villagers with malaria in their own homes → Read More
Volcanic rock stoves cook food
Heat-holding rocks dramatically reduce the amount of cooking fuel needed - and solar panels provide electricity as well → Read More
Drought in Kenya brings a surprise: More girls in school
Safety net of cash transfer payments helps persuade families that investing in girls makes good economic sense → Read More
Scientists hope new varieties can start Africa rice revolution
First locally bred hybrid varieties are yielding more than expected, and could boost food security in Africa → Read More
FEATURE-Agriculture needs a makeover to lure young people back to farming
Around the world, farmers are ageing as the sector fails to attract younger talent who head instead to cities in search of work → Read More