by admin | Sep 17, 2026 | Environment / Climate Change, Infrastructure
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of a 99% probability of above-normal rainfall during the October 2026 – February 2027 El Niño rains. Flooding is likely to displace venomous snakes and wild animals from their natural habitats, forcing them to seek dry...
by admin | Sep 3, 2026 | Environment / Climate Change
As you plan your activities, especially agricultural ones, in Kenya, don’t forget to factor the weather into them as forewarned is forearmed. 1). The El Niño weather phenomenon is firmly established and will intensify into a very strong event in the coming...
by admin | Aug 30, 2026 | Environment / Climate Change
Weather forecasting for October – December 2026 indicates that most parts of Kenya are expected to receive above-average rainfall that’s likely to lead to floods, soil erosion and displacement of people. RELATED: Why food, agriculture and nutrition should...
by admin | Mar 7, 2025 | Crops, Environment / Climate Change, Livestock
By Olivia Obong’o Published March 7, 2025 Cassava is a root crop that tolerates low soil fertility and drought in the current era marked by climate change and depleted soil fertility. The flour of cassava, a tropical root crop that thrives in warm, well drained...
by admin | Dec 7, 2024 | Crops, Environment / Climate Change
By Abdi Ali Published December 7, 2024 USA will disburse US$41.1 million towards the US-led Vision for Adapted Soils and Crops (VACS) multi-donor trust fund hosted by UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). VACS focuses on improving soil...
by admin | Dec 6, 2024 | Crops, Environment / Climate Change, Livestock
By IFAD Published December 6, 2024 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have launched a new programme aimed at strengthening efforts to transform global agrifood systems – from farm to...
