Shaquille Pennaneach

10
Apr

AIRTEA Projects Close-Out and Capitalization Meeting Held in Rwanda

Ruhengeri, Musanze, March 24-28, 2025 – The Strengthening Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Ecosystem for Inclusive Rural Transformation and Livelihoods in Eastern Africa #AIRTEA project, a transformative initiative aimed at strengthening agricultural knowledge and innovation ecosystems in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, held its official close-out and capitalization meeting in Rwanda. This event brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from academic and

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8
Apr

FARA and Partners to Launch AARIEI Space Repository at CGIAR Science Week Side Event

Nairobi, Kenya — April 9, 2025 | 14:30 – 16:00 EAT | CR6, CGIAR Science Week Venue The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and the African Agricultural Research, Innovation and Education Institutions (AARIEI), including ASARECA, CCARDESA, CORAF and AFAAS, with technical support from CGIAR-ILRI are pleased to announce the official launch of the Africa Agriculture Space (AARIEI Space)

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2
Apr

Stakeholders call for more integration of agroecology into the CAADP Framework to Advance Food System Transformation Agenda

Apr 02, 2025 Bridget Kakuwa-Kasongamulilo & Benjamin Abugri Nairobi, Kenya – March 2025 Eastern Africa recently hosted a landmark event that brought renewed energy and direction to the region’s agricultural transformation through agroecology. The 2nd Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference 2025 (EAAC25) was held from 25th to 28th March 2025 at the Argyle Grand Hotel, directly opposite Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in

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28
Mar

Eastern Africa Unites for Agroecological Transformation: Over 800 Delegates Chart Bold Path for a Greener Future

By: Benjamin Abugri & Bridget Kakuwa Nairobi, Kenya – March 28, 2025 The Second Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference (EAAC25) concluded in Nairobi with resounding momentum, signaling a continental shift toward more sustainable, equitable, and climate-resilient food systems. Held under the theme “Strengthening Resilience and Sustainability of Agri-Food Systems in Eastern Africa Through Agroecology,” the three-day event drew over 800 participants

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26
Mar

FARA Pays Courtesy Visit to AU’s New Commissioner for Agriculture to Align on Strategic Priorities

Addis Ababa, 25 March 2025 — The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Moses Vilakati, the newly appointed Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE) at the African Union Commission (AUC), on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025. The FARA delegation was led by Dr. Aggrey Agumya, Executive Director, accompanied by

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25
Mar

Strengthening Africa’s Agricultural Transformation: Reflections from the 5th Biennial Review Training of Trainers in Nairobi

March 5–7, 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya Mr. Benjamin Abugri, Cluster Lead Specialist for Knowledge Management, Digitalization, and Learning at FARA, joined experts from across the continent for a pivotal Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop organized by the African Union Commission (AUC) and AUDA-NEPAD. The three-day event, held from March 5 to 7, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, marked a major step

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12
Mar

FARA’s Executive Director, Dr. Aggrey Agumya, Engages in a High-Level Panel at the EU Agrifood Research and Innovation Conference

By: Benjamin Abugri, Shaquille Penanneach & Daniel Kweitsu Brussels, March 11, 2025 – The Executive Director of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), Dr Aggrey Agumya, took center stage at the ongoing European Union (EU) Conference, “Boosting Agrifood Research and Innovation Cooperation for Impact at Scale”. His participation in a high-level plenary panel underscored the critical role of

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20
Feb

Strengthening Collaboration on Soil Carbon: A Global Dialogue for Africa’s Sustainable Future

By Benjamin Abugri, Richard Kombat and Shaquille Pennaneach February 20, 2025 – The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), in collaboration with the ORCaSa project and OCP Africa, successfully hosted a webinar on “Strengthening Collaboration on Soil Carbon: Roles and Opportunities for the Africa Chapter of the International Research Consortium (IRC-SC).” The event attracted about 200 participants from across

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31
Jan

CAADP-XP4 Partners Set the Stage for Endline Survey and Knowledge Management Products to Highlight Project Impact

Nairobi, Kenya | January 31, 2025 The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Ex-Pillar IV (CAADP-XP4) partners have successfully concluded a five-day preparatory workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, marking a significant step towards finalizing the project’s endline survey and developing critical knowledge management (KM) products that will showcase the initiative’s impact across Africa. Hosted by CCARDESA, with the participation of FARA, CORAF,

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13
Jan

FARA and PAFO Forge Alliance to Drive Farmer-Centric Agricultural Transformation in Africa

Kampala, Uganda – January 10, 2025: In a significant move to advance African agriculture, the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and the Pan-African Farmers Organization (PAFO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the CAADP-3.0 Summit in Kampala. This partnership aims to address key issues in agricultural development, emphasizing the central role of farmers in transforming the continent’s

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