Linda Akwabi

State scales up efforts to boost livestock feed production

By Linda Akwabi   2024-04-01 12:24:28

The livestock sector is negatively affected by feed scarcity which arises from erratic rainfall and recurrent drought due to effects of climate change

Why farmers are ditching maize for fodder crops

By Linda Akwabi   2024-04-06 17:24:05

Lucerne takes three weeks to mature and she has planted it on about one acre to ensure sufficient supply for the cows.

Why the livestock sector is critical in climate agenda

By Linda Akwabi   2024-07-07 16:01:08

The livestock sub-sector contributes over 90 per cent of agricultural gas emissions into the atmosphere which if addressed will help mitigate the global temperature increase.

AU intensifies efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance in Africa

By Linda Akwabi   2024-07-09 15:03:33

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a public health threat causing more deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa than HIV and malaria combined.

Aga Khan University Hospital rallies community to promote heart health

By Linda Akwabi   2024-10-01 10:11:24

The Aga Khan University Hospital hosted two community events, Mini Marathon and World Heart Day Ride, aimed at promoting heart health and wellness to celebrate the World Heart Month

FAO, Japan to rehabilitate community water projects in Migori

By Linda Akwabi   2024-10-03 19:00:44

FAO and the Government of Japan will construct community water reservoirs (water pans) in Migori to store excess water which would otherwise cause flooding, destroy roads and farms.

Agriculture experts seek to boost smallholder farmers production

By Linda Akwabi   2024-10-29 11:22:43

Agricultural experts have called for knowledge transfer, access to finance, inputs, and policies that support smallholder farmers.

AI wants rich countries to pay for climate change disasters in Africa

By Linda Akwabi   2024-11-04 14:55:54

Amnesty International wants the rich countries responsible for global warming to fully pay for the catastrophic loss of homes and damage to livelihoods by climate change disasters in Africa.

Farmers to benefit from protective equipment to boost crop safety

By Linda Akwabi   2024-11-26 11:45:24

Farmers will now have access to Personal Protective Equipment in efforts to enhance safety in crop handling practices.

Safaricom Foundation launches Sh120m agribusiness project to empower youth

By Linda Akwabi   2024-12-10 19:33:36

Safaricom Foundation has launched the Wezesha Agri-Eco Hub Project, which targets to empower more than 5,000 youth in Busia county through agriculture, enterprise development, and ecopreneurship.