Emmanuel Atamba
@_Atamba
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#Farmer. #Agriculture & #RuralDevelopment #Economist. #Sustainable #FoodSystems Expert. Team Leader= @APSIDKE Mantra: My greatest DESIRE is to be USEFUL.
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined July 2013
Africa has enough resources (natural resource, biodiversity, knowledge, skills, labor etc.) to achieve 100% food and nutrition security and feed the world, but is the rest of world ready to see a well nourished, food abundant Africa?
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Rest in peace baba. Now the political landscape of Kenya will start to reorganize tonight. Let us be ready as Kenyans to take the most advantage of the moment.
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It is sad that President Ruto's motorcade has killed a pedestrian along Ngong road while he rushed to serve chapatis za lunch kwa shule. Huyu jamaa hutuona mafala sana. Did a whole president have to run to serve chapatis kwa shule? Upuzi tupu.
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Home-grown school feeding (HGSF) has enhanced food security, child nutrition, and community empowerment. Some countries have successfully integrated local farmers & micro and small enterprises into school meal programs, demonstrating that localized solutions are impactful and
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Breaking News: Court of Appeal has issued orders Stopping the Govt of Kenya from allowing or permitting GMO crops & food into Kenya or implementing the 3 Oct 2022 that lifted the ban on GMOs. We thank our advocate @arendeoriri for good work. @via_campesina @felogene @CefrohtUg
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Adding a boiled egg to our breakfast initiative enhances nutrition, providing essential protein for growth, concentration, and energy. This improve children's school attendance and reduces absenteeism fostering better learning outcomes in underserved communitie👍@kenya_conscious
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On 24th of January, we will have a Food is Politics seminary as part of the Poetry Slam Africa event. You are all invited. Registration is required. https://t.co/kiZNSDlfqx
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Drought response remains a top priority @Cop16Riyadh To tackle this, do we create a binding U.N.-level protocol or explore other viable options? asks TMG Managing Director, Jes Weigelt. https://t.co/oiQzRseE1z
#COP16 #OurLandOurFuture
@jes_tmg @alexander_tmg @APNews
apnews.com
More than three-quarters of the land on Earth is permanently drying, primarily due to climate change, according to a report released Monday at a United Nations summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Enhancing coordination among food systems actors is indeed essential for achieving #ZeroHunger. This Policy Brief by @TMG_think offers valuable insights into overcoming the challenges Kenya's diverse agri-food sector faces. @_Atamba @Liz_Kimani Read more:
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In appreciation of what the Catholic Bishops have done, I urge all Kenyans to greet each other using "Tumsifu yesu Kristu" until further notice. When you call someone, meet someone... Please start with "Tumsifu yesu Kristu!!!" Mambo inachemka nicely!
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The resignation of Meg Whitman is a great sign of the power of Kenya's. We can always decide, meaning hata Must Go ni vile tuu hatujaamua. Tukiamua tunatimua yeye, sheenzi Sana! We won't miss you Meg Whitman.
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BREAKING NEWS: The #October31Ruling that was expected today adjourned to Thursday 7 November 2024. We hope this is not the usual delaying tactic. Our Vigilance & Call for Global Solidarity still remains. #November7Ruling #KeepTheBan #FarmersSeeds @1000currents @via_campesina
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Countdown to #October31Ruling on whether the matter that was filed by @LawSocietyofKe at ELC affects our pending matter. We say, it doesn't & that our case must be heard and determined. #BanGMOsInKenya #GMOFreeKenya #FarmersSeeds
@1000currents
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This premier league is going to be won by discipline, not talent. Only the disciplined teams and players have a chance. Mark this tweet, we shall discuss later. Today, a very disciplined team of professional players who know the rules of the game is playing against Chelsea.
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It was a great day today at the Food Festival at @aphrc as we commemorated the World Food Day. Now enjoying a Happy Hour at #ulwaziPlace with colleagues & the friends of the @Zero_Hunger_Ke & the Deputy Governor of Turkana County @DrJohnErus. Discussing our childhood memories
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#EventAlert Join us for a vital discussion on the #Right2Food - a constitutional guarantee that remains unfulfilled for many Kenyans. Don‘t miss out on this critical conversation as we commemorate #WorldFoodDay2024. Register here: https://t.co/Pw4DtnuBg3
@aphrc
#ZeroHunger
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There is a lot of misinformation about different agriculture bills and legislations. For avoidance of doubt, I have carefully reviewed all the bills and the alarm is misinformed. Too much misinformation out there from fake experts. Read the bills yourself. Usidanganywe.
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Yesterday, our Mariwa Food Coop held a monthly Organic Market where several traders & buyers exchanged goods and services. The monthly Organic Markets are activities aimed at providing markets to farmers products @FundAgroecology @Consumers_Kenya @foodcoopkenya @angela_aef
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There has been a lot of debate in recent days about different agriculture laws and policies. Together with @PeasantsLeague @APSIDKe We are organizing a series of webinars to discuss the emerging issues. If interested in the topic, Register here: https://t.co/w7BIMyMmvh
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Me digging out numbers everyday and am shocked by some statistics that we never here out here!!! I will start a hashtag today - #NumbersThatMatter and populate some interesting numbers you guys know nothing about especially in agriculture, rural development issues..
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We received students from #universitycollgeutrecht in the Netherlands. They were able to experience first hand Real-World Learning that helps students gain invaluable insights beyond textbooks. Cultural exchange bridges global perspectives and fosters mutual understanding.
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