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Unleashing Systematic Bean Seed Production for Sustainable Future
By Yohane Chideya, Eunice Magwaya, Adon Phiri, Evance Chizula, Wilson Nkhata & Jean Claude Rubyogo At the core of Africa’s agricultural scene,...
Promoting Nutritious Beans Through Schools and Farmers in DRC’s South Kivu
By Napoleon Kajunju, Lydie Mulonda, Julie Ntamwinja, Paulin Njingulula, Hosny Dunia, Lucky Kalisya, Bola Amoke Awotide Between July and August 2024,...
Demand-led seed system accelerates adoption of improved bean, sorghum, and groundnut varieties in Tanzania
Atupokile Mwakatwila1*, Joseph Kimisha3, Justus Ochieng1, Martin Majambele1, Radegunda Kessy1, Daud Mwanambuu3, Anthony Bujiku4, Gerald Alex4,...
Govt, stakeholders and PABRA join forces to transform bean value chains in Rwanda
By Yvonne Munyangeri, Eliud Birachi, Yohane Chideya & Jean Claude Rubyogo “Beans are a crucial part of daily meals in Rwandan households. They...
Accelerating Zambia’s bean seed systems
By Yohane Chideya1, Wilson Nkhata1, Mwiinga Mulube2, Paul Aseete1, Carl Jensen3 and Jean Claude Rubyogo1 1 Alliance of Bioversity International and...
Farming, Food, and Empowerment: The Journey of Malawi’s Homes Industries
By Yohane Chideya, Justice Munthali, Eliud Birachi and Jean Claude Rubyogo In 2016, Victoria Mwafulirwa took her first steps into Malawi's small...
Strengthening Kenya’s bean production: PABRA’s engagement with policy makers
By Priscilla Nzaka, Justin Machini, David Karanja and Jean Claude Rubyogo Beans are far more than a dietary staple in Kenya; they are a linchpin of...
Harvesting hope: How Nyota bean is transforming Kenya’s Sub-county
By Priscilla Nzaka, Dennis Ong’or, Justin Mabeya, Paul Aseete, Jean Claude Rubyogo and David Karanja In the tranquil landscape of Kieni East Sub...
Seed Equal Webinar Series: Demand-Led Approaches – A Game Changer in Legume Seed Systems
Join us for an insightful session in our Seed Equal Webinar Series on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM East Africa Time. This...
B4WE Project empowers DRC local seed multipliers with bean seeds
By Lydie Mulonda, Hosny Dunia, Napoléon Kajunju, Julie Ntawinja, Lucky Kalisya, Paulin Njingulula, & Bola Amoke Awotide Local seed multipliers...
Empowering Women and Youth Farmers in Tanzania Through Threshing Services
By Martin Majambele, Radegunda Kessy, Atupokile Mwakatwila and Justus Ochieng In Tanzania, a silent revolution is taking place in the fields, where...
Revitalizing common bean seed varieties in DRC through AJEDECEKI
By Sylvia Kalemera, Lydie Mulonda, Napoléon Kajunju, Hosny Dunia, Paulin Njingulula, Lucky Kalisya, Julie Ntamwinja, Jean Claude Rubyogo, & Bola...
Bundled technologies of beans, beneficial insects and fruit trees poised to transform Africa’s agriculture
By Yohane Chideya1, Liz Ng’ang’a2, Dennis Ong’or1, Esther Nzuki1, Ayuka Fombong2, Warren Arinaitwe1, Ekesi Sunday2 & Jean Claude Rubyogo1...
Initiative aiming to boost Africa’s beans, fruits, and insects, sets for launch
From 7 to 9 October 2024, the Alliance of Biodiversity International and CIAT (The Alliance) through Pan-African Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) and...
From Struggle to Strength: Beatrice Alban Msafiri’s Journey of Resilience and Impact
By Beatrice Msafiri, Sylvia Kalemera, Ester Jimmy, Edith Kadege and Jean Claude Rubyogo Beatrice Msafiri embodies the saying, "Every setback is a...
Seeds of Change: Transforming School Meals with Biofortified Crops in Malawi
By Justice Munthali1, Yohane Chideya1, Eric Kaima1, Moses Jemitale2, Rodrick Nkhono2, Wilson Nkhata1 and Jean Claude Rubyogo1 1Alliance of...
Boosting Tanzania’s agricultural innovation through ACCELERATE Project
By Martin Majambele, Atupokile Mwakatwila, Radegunda Kessy & Justus Ochieng In a landmark pause and reflect meeting held at Kibo Palace Hotel on...
Engaging Murang’a County Government to transform common bean value chains
By Dennis Ong’or, Priscilla Nzaka, Justin Mabeya, Paul Aseete, Jean Claude Rubyogo & David Karanja Imagine a place where common beans become a...
Impactful public-private synergies attract increased government support for Malawi’s bean value chain
By Yohane Chideya, Wilson Nkhata & Jean Claude Rubyogo Common bean farming in Malawi is of paramount importance, deeply influencing the...
Empowering women and youth through Multi-crop Thresher Machines in Tanzania
By Atupokile Mwakatwila, Justus Ochieng, Radegunda Kessy, Reinfred Maganga, Yohane Chideya & Jean Claude Rubyogo The Pan-Africa Bean Research...
Bean Breakthrough to Enhance Nutrition in Africa
New bean varieties developed in Africa through ACIAR-funded research will significantly reduce cooking times and promote greater uptake of these...