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Research. Education. Policy. Advocacy. For the Right to Adequate, Sufficient & Healthy Food through #Agroecology. 🇰🇪🇹🇿🇺🇬 Based at @HBSNairobi
Kenya
Joined July 2016
KOAN invites you to the PGS Assessors & ToTs Capacity Development Programme aimed at strengthening skills in PGS for Kenya’s organic sector. 1. Webinar: 11 Sept 2025 | 8:30–9:30am 2. Training: 22–24 Sept 2025 | Sportsview Hotel, Kasarani Register 👉 https://t.co/hEqthPgu7c
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Agroecology is rising, but where are the consumers? Consumer play a central role in shaping the food system. Emerging agroecology policies and institutions nationally and at county level provide channels through which consumers can act. Read more:
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Agroecology is gaining ground in Kenya, offering a pathway to safe food that is accessible to more people, It is an important alternative when Kenyan consumers are increasingly concerned about food...
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We’ve just concluded a successful two-day workshop with Kisii County, led by CEC Agriculture Mr. Elijah Machoni, to refine the Food and Nutrition Security Bill, 2025. The workshop brought together various directorates under the guidance of County Attorney Adv. Mark John.
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ICYMI: Why Kenya's more recent pesticide withdrawal is a step forward, and where gaps remain:
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In June 2025, Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development announced the withdrawal of 77 harmful pesticide products from the market, 202 to non-food crops and another 151 to...
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A devastating deep gully caused by soil erosion in Mogotio. Land degradation is a serious menace affecting our environment. We need urgent action to address soil erosion and protect our land. #LandDegradation #SoilErosion #Mogotio #Environment #ClimateAction #Kenya
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#ToxicHarvest: @ntvkenya lifts the lid on how food growing chemicals are silently killing farmers. Families in Meru are dying from agricultural chemicals; over 10 people have died from cancer, five more are fighting for their lives. @routetofood Watch:
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here is the full recording:
You heard about the ban on pesticides announce by the CS, Ministry of Agriculture.. But what does it mean? Join our Lead Programme Coordinator @warui_harun with @MrNoahkipkemboi at @FarmKenya254 to learn more... Today at 3.00PM
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Christine Gatwiri: Weak monitoring by Pest Control Product Board is a risk we can’t afford. It needs to step up! Christine Gatwiri: Project Coordinator, Route to Food Initiative. #ThePeoplesBreakfast
#HomeOfHardTruths
@gatwiri_c @mungalambuvi @ctmuga @TriciahWayua &
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Effective Ways to manage Pests on your farm ~ Christine Gatwiri Christine Gatwiri: Project Coordinator, Route to Food Initiative. #ThePeoplesBreakfast
#HomeOfHardTruths
@gatwiri_c @mungalambuvi @ctmuga @TriciahWayua & @routetofood
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Kenyan's landmark pesticide ban... #ThePeoplesBreakfast
#HomeofhardTruths
@gatwiri_c @routetofood @mungalambuvi @ctmuga & @TriciahWayua
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You heard about the ban on pesticides announce by the CS, Ministry of Agriculture.. But what does it mean? Join our Lead Programme Coordinator @warui_harun with @MrNoahkipkemboi at @FarmKenya254 to learn more... Today at 3.00PM
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You heard about the ban on pesticides announce by the CS, Ministry of Agriculture.. But what does it mean? Join our Lead Programme Coordinator @warui_harun with @MrNoahkipkemboi at @FarmKenya254 to learn more... Today at 3.00PM
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Today we meet under the Seeds & Biosafety and Policy TWGs to review the Seeds & Plant Varieties Bill. We’re pushing back against seed privatization, GMO risks & restrictions on farmer-saved seed. Seeds are life. Not property. #SeedJustice
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The Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2025) is read for the First Time in the Senate. Link to the Bill: https://t.co/dtQQh4DrCy
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Today we met with Hon. Wilfred Longronyang, CECM for Agriculture, West Pokot, to finalize preparations for the launch of the Agroecology Policy. Venue: Mtelo Hall, Kapenguria Date: Tomorrow, 10th July 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Join us. #Agroecology #FoodSovereignty
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Join us for the 2nd National Agroecology Symposium happening on 10th & 11th July 2025 at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies Registration https://t.co/TjoGg157Zk Livestream: PELUM Kenya Facebook https://t.co/e09aAU24n0 & PELUM Kenya YouTube https://t.co/G7MhB7Y9zN
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Big win for food & nature! On 10 July 2025, BIBA Kenya in collabo with West Pokot will be launching the Counties Agroecology Policy a major step for soil health and food sovereignty Huge thanks to @SimonKachapinK , partners & the County Government for leading the way! 🙌
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All in all, the conversation has started, but will those with the power to act, finally listen? And more importantly, will they act? Read this on our blog: https://t.co/SMEk03uE6z END
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A national debate has erupted after a study revealed toxic pesticide residues in potatoes from Nyandarua. As farmers, regulators, and consumers weigh in, the story exposes deeper truths about Kenya’s...
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