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We are pleased to announce that #GBS2026 Call for Workshop Proposals is now open! For more information & submission details, visit: gbs2026.org/news-resources… The deadline for submission of Workshop Proposals is Friday, 8 May 2026. #bioeconomy #ClimateAction #GBSInIreland

@AaronDamak @BiosafetyKenya @icipe @AjfandOnline @RuthKOniango @MMUST_Kenya @guluvarsitycon @kalromkulima @FomiBurundi Thanks. For further guidance, please visit the journal’s website or contact the editorial team directly: #gsc.tab=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ajfand.net/AJFAND/contact…

@BioInnovate @BiosafetyKenya @icipe @AjfandOnline @RuthKOniango @MMUST_Kenya @guluvarsitycon @kalromkulima @FomiBurundi How does someone access correspondence with the journal please?

📢 Call for Manuscripts @BioInnovate Africa/@icipe, with the African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development (@AjfandOnline), invites submissions for a Special Issue on “Bioeconomy in Africa.” The issue builds on the momentum of the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2024 held in Nairobi, Kenya — the first time the Summit was hosted in #Africa. 📅 Submission deadline: 30 April 2026 🔗 More info & submit: #gsc.tab=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ajfand.net/AJFAND/icipebi… #CallForPapers #bioeconomy #researchers #scientists @bioeconomista @BioeconomyEA @CircBio @BiosafetyKenya @BioeconomyLife @Bio_KE1 @africa_bioecon

Coffee production in #EasternAfrica faces a serious threat from #coffee wilt disease, caused by the fungus 𝐹𝑢𝑠𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑢𝑚 𝑥𝑦𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠. The disease leads to leaf discoloration, leaf loss, trunk swelling, cracks in mature trees, and eventually plant death. 🟢 Good news! @BioInnovate Africa is supporting a project that has developed 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 (biofungicide + biofertilizer) to manage the disease while improving soil health and nutrient supply—supporting sustainable coffee production. Read more: bioinnovate-africa.org/february-2026-… #PhotoOfTheMonth #bioinnovation #bioeconomy #biocontrol @KasoziEvans @kalromkulima @narouganda @NaCORIUganda @Sida @icipe

@BioInnovate @icipe @narouganda research teams soon unveiling a locally developed biofungicide & biofertilizer that increases the productivity of Arabica & Robusta coffee farms by controlling Coffee Wilt Disease. bioinnovate-africa.org/february-2026-…

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! On this #IWD2026, we celebrate the incredible women around the world who are giving back through research, innovation, mentorship, and solutions that benefit society. In this blog, we highlight inspiring stories of #WomenInScience supported through the BioInnovate Africa Programme Women's Fellowship and how their reciprocity contributes to sustainable development while fostering East Africa’s #bioeconomy. Read:bioinnovate-africa.org/women-in-scien… #GiveToGain #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInSTEM #FemaleScientists @Sida @icipe @SokoineU @UEAOfficielle @DiscoverJKUAT @PharmacistsUg

@Ayesigabrian_AY @NaCORIUganda @icipe @KugonzaJane The process of taking it to the market is currently ongoing. Stay tuned to @BioInnovate Africa social media channels to receive a notification once it is on the market. Thank you.

@BioInnovate @NaCORIUganda @icipe @KugonzaJane When will it be available to the market for use otherwise it’s the best news for farmers right now well done 👏👏

@icipe @BioInnovate Project partners from Ethiopia & Kenya conducting field activities on a locally developed biological solution to manage Coffee Wilt Disease in Uganda. The disease is a threat to the coffee sector & livelihoods of over 32m East Africans, who depend on the crop.

@Ayesigabrian_AY @NaCORIUganda @icipe @KugonzaJane bioinnovate-africa.org/bio-fungicides…

@NaCORIUganda @icipe @BioInnovate @KugonzaJane What’s the solution?

@icipe @BioInnovate Project partners from Ethiopia & Kenya conducting field activities on a locally developed biological solution to manage Coffee Wilt Disease in Uganda. The disease is a threat to the coffee sector & livelihoods of over 32m East Africans, who depend on the crop.

𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡? It begins with bare feet. A silent intruder slips in, lured by the exposed skin. At first, it feels like nothing — 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵, 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲. But beneath the surface, it burrows deeper, settles in, and quietly takes control. What seemed insignificant slowly turns painful, inflamed, and disabling. By the time its presence is undeniable, it has already taken hold. And when the intruder is finally discovered, the battle to remove it is rarely gentle. Harsh chemicals are poured onto open skin — 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 — desperate to force it out. The pain is immediate. The relief, uncertain. Read more: bioinnovate-africa.org/has-the-silent… @MMUST_Kenya @GuluVarsity @kalromkulima @Sida @icipe #bioinnovations #bioeconomy #eastafrica

The momentum for #bioeconomy development in #Kenya is growing — highlighted by the recent visit to @BioInnovate Africa/icipe by @Profshaukat Abdulrazak, Principal Secretary for @ScienceRI_Kenya . He spotlighted the @Bio_KE1 project, which is a key outcome of the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2024 (#GBS2024) that was co-hosted by @BioInnovate Africa/@icipe, and focuses on advancing regional academic integration while enhancing Global South cooperation. Read more: bioinnovate-africa.org/bioeconomy-in-… @nacosti @nrfkenya @PU_Kilifi @Sida @EUAmbKenya @UniHohenheim @EU_Commission

@Profshaukat Abdulrazak, EBS, Principal Secretary for @ScienceRI_Kenya, paid a visit to @icipe today, accompanied by leaders from @nacosti, @Pwaniuni and @ExperienceUSIU, alongside the Bio-KE Strategy Working Group. The delegation toured icipe’s labs and engaged with scientists and innovators showcasing #bioeconomy solutions, highlighting research-to-policy and research-to-market pathways. Hosted by @BioInnovate Africa with @BiovisionAfrica & @BiovIntCIAT_eng , the visit focused on partnerships, capacity building, and aligning education and policy to inform Kenya’s national #bioeconomy strategy.

What turns great ideas into lasting impact? Communication. Strong communication turns ideas into action, builds trust, helps innovations grow & reach more people, and communications personnel are essential in these processes. They bridge #science & application, translate #research into actionable insights, engage stakeholders, and strengthen learning across innovation networks. At the recent @icipe Seminar Series, Sarah Ndonye shared findings from her doctoral research titled “Strengthening Communication and Knowledge Systems for Agricultural Innovation Networks in Eastern Africa: Evidence from the @BioInnovate Africa Programme", highlighting that communicative interactions, enabling environments, and effective knowledge management strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange within agri-food innovation networks. @Sida

The 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 (𝗚𝗙𝗙𝗔) spotlighted the #bioeconomy as a pathway for addressing pressing global challenges, highlighting the blue bioeconomy’s untapped potential, especially in Africa. Momentum continues at #GBS2026 (@GBS_Updates). Read more: bioinnovate-africa.org/january-2026-b… #PhotoOfTheMonth

On this #IDWGS2026, we honour the incredible impact of women in #STEM. Through the @BioInnovate Africa Fellowship, 45 women #scientists in eastern Africa are turning vision into impact — tackling challenges in agriculture, health & environmental sustainability while: 🟢 Strengthening skills & leadership 🟢 Advancing careers 🟢 Expanding networks 🟢 Driving bioinnovation Today, we spotlight Cohort IV testimonies — proof that vision + opportunity = impact. Read more: bioinnovate-africa.org/category/proje…