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October 7, 202504

How SoLAR Phase II Is Driving Sustainable Irrigation

Irrigation in Africa is dangerously lagging. Only about 6% of farmland in sub-Saharan Africa is equipped with reliable irrigation. SoLAR Phase II is changing that. Building off SoLAR’s Phase I succes

September 17, 2025050

How to Make Agriculture Profitable for the Youth

Agriculture is Africa’s largest employer, yet many young people see it as unattractive and unprofitable. According to the African Development Bank, over 60% of Africa’s population is under 25, and ne

September 2, 2025048

How Policy, Investment, and Training Can Build Climate Resilient Food Systems

By 2050, Africa’s population is projected to reach a staggering 1.4 billion people. This demographic boom represents immense potential but also poses a monumental challenge: how to feed everyone on a

Laptop displaying the words "Grant application accepted" to show the importance of grant writing for NGOs

September 1, 2025091

NGO Survival In 2025: Grant Writing Rules That Secure Funding

Introduction More than 80% of NGOs globally rely on donor funding as their primary income source, yet only 1 in 10 grant applications is successful. With competition intensifying and donors raising co

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August 27, 2025052

The Unlocking Of Kenya’s Renewable Energy Potential.

The Current State of Renewable Energy in Kenya Kenya is at the forefront of renewable energy development in Africa, with a significant portion of its energy supply coming from renewable sources. I

August 25, 2025051

Why Upskill in Animal Nutrition and Feed Management

Animal nutrition is the backbone of livestock production. Feed alone accounts for 60–70% of total production costs in poultry, dairy, and meat industries . Yet, poor feed management remains one of th

Image of a thick book titled "Donor Compliance". The book is a guide for NGOs to comply with Donor Requirements

August 25, 20250101

Donor Compliance Made Simple: 7 Must-Know Rules

Introduction More than 25% of NGOs globally face funding suspensions each year due to donor compliance breakdowns, whether missing audit trails, inadequate safeguarding policies, or procurement misste

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August 18, 2025091

10 Humanitarian Crises That Will Teach NGOs Critical Lessons

Introduction Between 2014 and 2024, the world has witnessed more than 400 million people displaced by conflict, climate shocks and disasters, as reported by UNHCR. From wars in Syria and Yemen to clim

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August 14, 20250190

UN Agencies Moving to Kenya: Opportunities, Impacts, and Strategic Positioning

A Strategic Shift with Continental Implications In 2025, the United Nations made headlines by announcing their plan to relocate several key UN agencies (UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women) and operational un

August 13, 2025067

Why Digital Skills Are Now Essential for Modern Agribusiness Success

Agribusiness is no longer just about ploughs and seeds—it’s about data, connectivity, and digital innovation. As African agriculture embraces a tech-driven future, digital skills have become the brid