Viewpoint: Anti-pesticide activism in Kenya could lead to a repeat of Sri Lanka’s disastrous rejection of pesticides five years ago

Viewpoint: Anti-pesticide activism in Kenya could lead to a repeat of Sri Lanka’s disastrous rejection of pesticides five years ago

Ojepat Okisegere | People Daily |
In 2025, Kenya demonstrates why scientists plead for evidence-based pest control policies, as the country succumbs to misinformation with devastating ...
Planting roots of resilience: How agroforestry helps farmers weather the climate crisis

Planting roots of resilience: How agroforestry helps farmers weather the climate crisis

Alberto Leny | People Daily |
Although climate change is making it harder to achieve sustainable agriculture, there is hope. “Fortunately, many of the practices that ...
Viewpoint: ‘Kenya must balance GMO adoption against concerns about environmental impact and preserving traditional farming

Viewpoint: ‘Kenya must balance GMO adoption against concerns about environmental impact and preserving traditional farming

Editorial | People Daily |
Officials are urging Kenyans to trust science and embrace GMO benefits, but Kenya must proceed with caution. GMO foods are ...
CRISPR mosquitoes target malaria: 240 million annual cases could be reduced dramatically by using gene editing and gene drives to control disease-carrying insects

CRISPR mosquitoes target malaria: 240 million annual cases could be reduced dramatically by using gene editing and gene drives to control disease-carrying insects

Milliam Murigi | People Daily |
The high number of malaria cases continues to be registered even though several efforts have been put in place towards ...
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Insect-resistant, GM, Bt corn could help Kenya keep cancer-causing mycotoxins out of its food supply

Joseph Maina | People Daily |
[The Kenyan] Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) slapped a ban on maize imports from Uganda and Tanzania, saying tests on ...