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Today we met with Hon. Wilfred Longronyang, CECM for Agriculture, West Pokot, to finalize preparations for the launch of the Agroecology Policy. Venue: Mtelo Hall, Kapenguria Date: Tomorrow, 10th July 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Join us. #Agroecology #FoodSovereignty
Today, West Pokot becomes the third county in Kenya to launch an Agroecology Policy, paving the way for sustainable, climate-resilient farming. Grateful to BIBA Kenya and Greenpeace Africa for their support. Now the real work begins, which is implementation.
We paid a courtesy call to H.E Gov @SimonKachapinK ahead of the West Pokot Agroecology Policy Launch this Thursday. Grateful for the county’s leadership and @Greenpeaceafric in advancing soil health, biodiversity, and food sovereignty through agroecology. #Agroecology
Big win for food & nature! On 10 July 2025, BIBA Kenya in collabo with West Pokot will be launching the Counties Agroecology Policy a major step for soil health and food sovereignty Huge thanks to @SimonKachapinK , partners & the County Government for leading the way! 🙌
Big win for food sovereignty! 🎉The Cabinet of West Pokot County has adopted a farmer-led #Agroecology Policy centering indigenous knowledge, soil health & biodiversity. Thanks to H.E @SimonKachapinK @GreenpeaceAfrica for championing safe, sustainable food! #WestPokot
Today we meet under the Seeds & Biosafety and Policy TWGs to review the Seeds & Plant Varieties Bill. We’re pushing back against seed privatization, GMO risks & restrictions on farmer-saved seed. Seeds are life. Not property. #SeedJustice
HHPs banned but that’s just the start! Now we root agroecology in our soils, systems & policies. - Ditch toxic inputs -Practice Agroecology -Protect our health & food sovereignty Agroecology = good health, resilience, life. #AgroecologyNow #BanHHPs #FoodSovereignty
We’re live from Kirinyaga University as Day 2 of the Agroecology symposium kicks off! Focus today: .Phasing out toxic pesticides .Youth engagement in Agroecology .Growing local agroecology markets .Promoting the Kilimohai (blue label) #AgroecologyNow #FoodSovereignty
History made! @KoanKenya hosted its 1st Agroecology Symposium in Kirinyaga, bringing together farmers, CSOs & policymakers to push for farmer-led food systems. Proud to support @SACDEPkenya30, MUNET, @Scopekenya2, YARD & @EIPMA_kenya #AgroecologyNow #FoodSovereignty
From bare soil to a thriving garden! At Karethani DEB School for Special Needs, we’ve built an inclusive demo farm in Tharaka Nithi growing food, agroecological skills & hope. Planted on 23rd May 2025 Witness the transformation! #Agroecology #Youth #TharakaNithi
Just wrapped up an impactful training on ethics and integrity, exploring ethical decision-making and managing conflicts of interest. The team's engagement and shared experiences made it truly valuable. Thank you, Strategic Connections Limited. #Ethics #Integrity #BIBAKenya
Important Read; GM seeds in Kenya. Farmers across the country are raising urgent concerns as the courts consider the import of genetically modified seeds. Their voices and our food systems deserve to be heard 👉click to read. theworld.org/segments/2025/… #SeedSovereignty
One step closer to a sustainable future in Makueni! Today, Makueni County held a stakeholders' validation meeting for its Agroecology Policy draft with support from BIBA Kenya & @Greenpeaceafric Next stop: County Assembly & Cabinet approval. #Agroecology
Today, BIBA Kenya joined the Makueni County Agroecology Policy Technical Working Group in Wote to finalize the policy ahead of the validation forum. We’re one step closer to a people-led policy that supports food sovereignty, and resilient livelihoods. #Agroecology
This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we choose agroecology 🌱 We protect indigenous seeds 🌾 We fight for food sovereignty 🍲 Our land. Our future. Our power. #GenerationRestoration #Agroecology #FoodSovereignty #IndigenousSeeds #StopHHPs
📣 Join us for a powerful 2-hour strategy session with Dr. María Elena Álvarez-Buylla (ex-head of Mexico’s CONAHCYT) on GMOs, glyphosate & food sovereignty. 🗓️ Tue, June 3 🕙 10am EDT | 2pm GMT | 4pm SAST | 5pm EAT Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
Today BIBA Kenya participated in the Makueni Agroecology policy public participation forum held at Kwa Kathoka, Wote. This forum convened various stakeholders from the county giving them the opportunity to voice their views and inputs on the policy. #Agroecology
Promoting Agroecology in Makueni! Today, Makueni County and partners convened to sensitize MCAs on the draft Agroecology Policy. MCAs from the Agriculture & Environment Committee emphasized the need for a practical policy to curb HHPs use. #Agroecology #Makueni.
Laikipia, here we come! BIBA Kenya, @GROOTSKenya and allies met Laikipia County Govnt officials (CEC and CO Agriculture) to plan the 4th National Indigenous Seeds & Food Harvest Fair this Oct 2025! A celebration of indigenous seeds, culture, food sovereignty. #SeedSovereignty.
Happening Today Date: Sunday, 25th May 2025 Time: 6:30pm-10pm The West Pokot Agroecology Policy Public Participation Forum will be aired live on: Radio Kalya – onlineradiobox.com/ke/kalya/ North Rift Radio – radio.or.ke/north-rift/ Kokwo FM – radio.or.ke/kokwo/ #Agroecology
