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By Mathew Muma The avocado fruit represents 17% of Kenya’s total horticultural exports by value. It is the fourth important fruit crop by value after banana, mango and pineapple. The fruit is grown in all counties except in the arid and semi-arid lands. The main varieties grown are Hass and Fuerte. The leading county in […]

Introduction Loss and damage in climate change refers to impacts beyond mitigation and adaptation capabilities, encompassing economic and non-economic losses such as destroyed infrastructure, crops, and loss of habitats due to extreme weather and climate phenomena. This concept emerged in the early 1990s, recognizing that human-induced climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable communities, especially in developing

Introduction Access to markets is one of the main challenges facing smallholder farmers in Kenya. Efficient markets facilitate faster distribution of food and agricultural products from surplus areas to deficit areas. The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) such as the Internet, mobile technology and devices, and data analytics in agriculture is critical for

Introduction Each year on 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is celebrated, following the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women issued by the UN General Assembly in 1993. The day calls for worldwide attention to the prevalent issue of violence against women. The day serves as a reminder of

Introduction For decades, countries across the globe have used food and fuel price subsidies as a form of social protection. A subsidy is a financial contribution provided by a government or public body that confers a benefit to a producer or consumer, which may include direct budgetary payments, tax breaks, low-interest loans, or other forms

Carbon markets offer a promising tool for mitigating emissions and driving the world to a sustainable future. Carbon markets are aligned with key international agreements such as the Kyoto Protocol (1997) and the Paris Agreement (2015). They provide nations and entities with a flexible framework for the exchange of carbon credits. Carbon credits are traded

Introduction Kenya has a large and vibrant youth population, with about 75% of the population aged below 35 years. However, many of these young people face challenges in accessing decent and productive employment opportunities that match their skills and aspirations. This can have negative consequences for their well-being, and for the country’s social, economic, and

Introduction Unemployment insurance is an important pillar aimed at providing financial support for individuals facing job loss, and its significance has been underscored by recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic highlighted the essential role of such systems in providing economic stability during unforeseen crises. To ensure the success of unemployment insurance, it

Introduction The government launched a campaign to plant 15 billion trees in ten years from 2022 in a bid to reach 30% tree cover in Kenya. The campaign aims at reducing greenhouse emissions, stopping, and reversing deforestation. Tree planting has emerged as a powerful sustainable solution to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and