Development indicators show that for the past 30 years or so, Africans have become hungrier as some of their land has been grabbed, starvation has increased, locally produced food has declined and dependency on the international market has risen. The Regional Director for Africa, United Nations Millenium Campaign (UNMC), Mr. Charles Abugre states that the …
Despite the rapid economic growth in the recent years in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, food insecurity is still a colossal issue that millions of people have to grapple with everyday. The various line organisations and governments in Africa tend to react most of the time to these challenges rather than being proactive. Various reports indicate …
The Horn of Africa has been hard hit by the recurrent food shortages where millions of people were at risk of starvation as food prices soared to unprecedented heights but never came down even when the situation improved. Over 75 delegates from 18 countries within and without Africa gather at the Jumuiya Conference between …
The “granary of the cross” was the theme of the morning devotion on the first day of the official opening of the food security conference. The 4 day conference titled, Growing the Harvest and Food Security takes place at the Jumuia conference centre in Limuru. Pastor Edward Buri states that the modern day church has …
Kiambiu is one of the informal settlement areas in Nairobi’s Eastlands area. The narrow paths, the sight of children playing in the stagnant water as a result of poor drainage is the order of the day. One glance at the area and the poor living conditions of the residents, would instantly make one put all …
Salome, Pauline, Jane and Nancy are four women in Kiambiu who have decided that rather than sit and complain about their difficult situations, they will be the best they can within their community in the informal settlement area of Kiambiu in their endeavour to earn a decent livelihood. Salome Idave is a master of …
The Millenium Development Goals Report 2012 launched recently indicated that the number of people living in the informal settlement has reduced steadily. The UN report notes that the number of urban residents in the developing countries living in the informal settlement has reduced significantly over the past 12 years. The numbers have reduced from 39 …
Growing the harvest conference aims to look at the food security situation in the region. The Horn of Africa has just gone through a period of drought that led to famine in Somalia and extreme food shortages in a big part of the region. During this period, over 11 million people were at the risk …
Agri-business for Pastor David Odera pays tremendously. David started a tree nursery just for his own home use, but years later he is sought after by many who require seedlings from his nursery. He says his nursery has benefitted all and sundry as he gets calls from as far as Nairobi. He is also sought …
Miriam Kiprop, Nancy Mwashi and their assertive and humorous chairlady Beatrice Kirundu are no ordinary women; they are part of a group of about 15 women who go by the name of Jitahidi, which in Swahili means work hard in the Gambogi area in Vihiga district. Just like their name Jitahidi, they know too well …
