Great insights from Appolinaire Djikeng, DG of @ILRI: “Without enough protein, children are falling behind around the world." We need a multiplicity of solutions to drive change at all levels. #WorldFoodPrize #BorlaugDialogues #GoodFood4All

Strengthening partnerships with @ForeignOfficeKE. Paid a courtesy call on Amb. Daniel Wambura, Deputy Director General, Diplomatic Privileges & Immunities, Kenya. We discussed strengthening Kenya’s hosting ecosystem, ILRI’s 50-year partnership in Kenya, and opportunities for

Thanks to years of collaborative research between ILRI and partners, #Kenya policymakers have now recommended that hospitals transition from the Febrile Brucella Agglutination Test (FBAT) to the more reliable Rose Bengal Test (RBT) to not only improve accuracy in diagnosing

Good animal health is essential for human health and livelihoods in the face of climate change. African nations cannot afford to omit animal health and welfare from climate change planning and commitments. Together with Emmanuelle Soubeyran, director general of World Organisation

World Food Safety Day has always been an important day that ILRI celebrates and contributes globally with our national partners. This year is even more important given this year's theme 'Science in Action', focusing on the use of scientific knowledge as key to reducing illness,

A seminal publication of “African Livestock Genetic Resources and Sustainable Breeding Strategies: Unlocking a Treasure Trove and Guide for Improved Productivity” is scheduled for August 2025. This e-book offers insights into harnessing Africa’s unique livestock genetic resources

Congratulations to Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopia on the launch of the Ethiopian Livestock and Fisheries Investment Handbook — a significant milestone in unlocking the full potential of the country’s livestock and fisheries sector through increased private investment. This

Congratulations to the Ministry of Health, Kenya on the official launch of the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI)! This centralized institute marks a transformative step in Kenya’s public health landscape— bringing together #diseasesurveillance, #emergencyresponse,

The rising frequency of zoonotic disease outbreaks, climate change impacts, and fragile health systems highlight the urgent need for stronger stakeholder collaboration and multisectoral action. The #OneHealth approach offers a powerful framework to tackle these interconnected

🔍 A timely piece by Daouda Ngom, Senegal’s Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition, spotlighting the innovative solutions helping livestock and nature coexist across #Senegal, #Mali, and the wider African continent.🌿From climate-smart grazing strategies to vaccines,

🎉@ILRI is thrilled to share that @CGIAR Executive Managing Director, @IsmahaneElouafi, has been named on the 2025 #TIME100, @TIME’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. This recognition celebrates her global leadership in agricultural innovation, her

I am excited to announce a strategic collaboration between CEVA SANTE ANIMALE and International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) to establish a new Animal Health Innovation Hub for Africa at ILRI’s Nairobi campus to ensure better livelihoods, food security and sustainability.

Africa Animal Breeding Network (AABNet): The Vision for Animal Breeding in Africa At a #CGIARScienceWeek side event, speakers highlighted the vital role of genetic improvement in tackling key challenges in livestock production in the Global South, from low productivity and animal

I am excited to announce a strategic collaboration between @ILRI and @CevaSanteAnimal to establish an Animal Health Innovation Hub for Africa at ILRI’s Nairobi campus to ensure better livelihoods, food security and sustainability. #CGIARScienceWeek https://t.co/SJ4zBXFLyN

Proud to hear #andyjarvis announce the new Bezos Earth Fund #GlobalMethanneHubprogram to breed low #methane #livestock. This initiative marks a turning point for #climatesmart livestock production in Africa. By harnessing the power of genetics and data, we are equipping farmers

Scientists from @JCVenterInst , @Loeffler_News and @ILRI have developed a synthetic genomics-based reverse genetics system for #ASFV - a game-changer for vaccine development and viral research. Access the original publication here: https://t.co/gMOZ8myMEB

🏛️📷 Following a day of insightful discussions, @BelgiumMFA delegates toured @ILRI’s facilities and met with @CGIAR scientists to see groundbreaking research in action. The day concluded with a reception bringing together partners and ambassadors. #WithScienceWeCan #OneCGIAR

PS @jmueke urges pastoral communities to embrace the National Livestock Vaccination Program. #BETAKILIMO #MkulimaKwanza #LivestockHealth #LivestockDevelopment