By Eddah Waithaka African governments must prioritize training more scientists in applied sciences and engineering to bridge critical skills gaps and accelerate innovation, Dr. Julius Ecuru, Head of Policy & Enabling Environment at ICIPE, said in a recent interview. Ecuru, who leads the BioInnovate Africa Programme and the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif), emphasized […]
By Eddah Waithaka The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) and the Alliance of Biodiversity International and CIAT on Tuesday hosted a “Biodiversity Bites: A culinary journey into agricultural research in Africa” an immersive dining experience showcasing how food innovations are tackling global biodiversity, climate, and land challenges. The event, held on the […]
By Eddah Waithaka The 2nd Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference showcased groundbreaking innovations in sustainable agriculture, with Dr. Chrysantus Mbi Tanga, Senior Scientist and Head of the Insects for Food, Feed and Other Uses (INSEFF) Programme at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), delivering a compelling keynote address. Dr. Tanga championed insect frass […]
By Eddah Waithaka The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) welcomed 21 new PhD scholars to the PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) during a week-long orientation held from March 17–21 at its Duduville campus. As the Regional Coordination Unit for Rsif, icipe prepared the scholars—the program’s sixth cohort since 2018—for their […]
