News Updates
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ASARECA and ISAAA discuss the future for Biotech and Biosafety in Africa
14 February 2020The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) Executive Director Proffesor Jean Jacques Muhinda and the Director of the International Service for the...
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Insects for food and feed
11 February 2020As the recent locust invasion in Eastern and Central Africa continues to pose a threat to food security, majority of the countries affected are responding proactively despite just recovering from...
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ASARECA Locust Watch: Update
11 February 2020As predicted by scientists and international research bodies, the locust invasion that has been prevalent in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia has spread into Uganda. The first sight of these deadly insect...
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Locust Invasion Threatens Food Security in Eastern Africa
24 January 2020By Alis Okonji ASARECA scientists and partners have described the current locust invasion as the worst plague in 25 years. The Desert Locust invasion is rapidly spreading to Somalia’s neighboring...
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Impact of antibiotics on agricultural productivity
17 December 2019By Alis Okonji Each year, the world marks the annual World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) meant to increase global awareness of antibiotic resistance and to encourage best practices among the...
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Africa mourns the death of AR4D guru, Dr. Jean Ndikumana
10 December 2019Dr. Ndikumana was ASARECA's Programme Manager for Livestock and Fisheries and later, the Theme Leader, Sustainable Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition (2009- 2015) The Agricultural Research...
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Ugandan Government Sets Pace in Funding University Research, Innovation
05 December 2019Government Gives USD 8 m Grant for Makerere University Research and Innovation initiatives By Ben Moses Ilakut: It is widely acknowledged that strengthening indigenous educational systems and...
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ASARECA salutes East African Community on 20th Anniversary
04 December 2019Message from ASARECA Executive Director, Prof. Jean Jacques Mbonigaba Muhinda The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) wishes to congratulate...
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High levels of aflatoxins in maize and peanut threaten food security
04 December 2019By Alis Okonji: In the recent past, Kenya, through the Kenya Bureau of Standards, KEBS has banned maize flour and peanut butter brands after laboratory tests determined their aflatoxin levels were...
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Dr. Warinda appointed ASARECA new Deputy Executive Director
21 November 2019By Ben Moses Ilakut Dr. Enock Warinda has been appointed the Deputy Executive Director, Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA). The Board of...