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From October 1st to 3rd, 2024, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Kenya office organized a transformative training on Impact Evaluation for teaching staff at the University of Nairobi. Led by Dr. Hailemariam Ayalew Tiruneh, Dr. Berber Kramer, and Dr. Naureen Karachiwalla, this initiative was a significant step in strengthening the capacity of local partners to conduct evidence-based research

By: Hailemariam Ayalew, Faith Kimaiyo, Sally Kimathi, Michael Keenan, and Clemens Breisinger Fertilizer subsidies have played a prominent role in Kenya’s agricultural policy since 2007, helping farmers reduce production costs and improve yields. From early programs like the National Accelerated Agricultural Input Access Program (NAAIAP) to the current National Fertilizer Subsidy Program (NFSP), the government has invested heavily to

On November 18, 2024, the IFPRI Kenya office proudly launched the first session of the IFPRI Development Economics Africa (IDEA) Seminar Series at the ILRI Nairobi Campus. This is part of seminar series under the CGIAR Initiatives on National Polices and Strategies (NPS). This new initiative aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among experts in macro and micro development

In the fields of Kenya, smallholder farmers are reviving ancient, eco-intelligent pest control methods, blending traditional knowledge with nature to build safer, resilient food systems.

MoALD in collaboration with the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT under the CGIAR Climate Action Science Program , piloted a national NbS monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework in Kenya's Chyulu Hills to track ecosystem restoration and climate resilience. This was achieved as part of an Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) project, implemented with the support of UNEP-CCC.

Livestock are at the heart of rural livelihoods across sub-Saharan Africa. From pastoral systems in drylands to mixed crop–livestock farms in high-potential areas, cattle, sheep, and goats provide food, income, traction, manure, and social security for millions of households. Yet despite hosting nearly a quarter of the world’s ruminants, the region produces less than 3% of global meat and milk. One reason stands out above all others: A chronic shortage of quality livestock feed.

In May 2025 in Malawi, Mercy Phiri joined the Business Acceleration for Youth project expecting entrepreneurs to chase grants. Instead, working with 61 MSMEs, she discovered they were not lacking ambition, but systems and scale.

Jakarta, February 6 - The new Italian Cooperation initiative, "Scientific and Technical Support for Sustainable Agriculture in ASEAN Countries - 3S" was launched today with the first meeting of the Steering Committee at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta.