by Patricia Onyango | Jun 11, 2022 | Latest News, News, Uncategorized
As part of his recent visit to Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan, the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) and International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) Nairobi offices were greatly honored to host Honorable Harjit S. Sajjan...
by Patricia Onyango | Jun 7, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
By Dr. Boaz Waswa, Senior Scientist – Pan Africa Bean Research Alliance According to FAO, foodborne diseases affect 1 in 10 people worldwide each year. Over 600 million people fall sick due to various foodborne illnesses. In addition, foodborne illness is...
by Patricia Onyango | Jun 7, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
by Radegunda Kessy, Sylvia Kalemera, Nestory Shida Fadhili Kasubiri, Agness Ndunguru, Mary Ndimbo, Mary Mdachi, Julius Mbiu, Jean Claude Rubyogo and Patricia Onyango Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) plays a key role in the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in...
by Patricia Onyango | May 27, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
The long-standing partnership between PABRA and the Canadian government spans over two decades. This partnership has been through initiatives towards food, income, and nutrition security in sub-Saharan Africa ensuring rural women are the biggest beneficiaries across...
by Patricia Onyango | Apr 25, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
About 100,000 smallholder farmers in Malawi will benefit from two projects recently launched in Malawi, seeking to improve the common bean value chain through increased production, processing and value addition and access to readily available markets. The Alliance of...
by Patricia Onyango | Feb 24, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
For reduced market barriers, diversified enterprise and livelihood opportunities, and increased availability of diverse nutrient-rich foods How are bean flours empowering women in the African region? When the country plunged into a crisis as a result of the political...