Eco-Friendly Shopping: How to Make Sustainable Choices

Eco-Friendly Shopping: How to Make Sustainable Choices

As we enter the festive Christmas season where purchases generally increase, it’s still clear we’re in an age where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discussions, and consumers have a powerful role to play in driving positive change. By making conscious purchasing decisions, you can directly contribute to a more sustainable, ethical, and […]

Empowering Communities Through Sustainable Agriculture: A Path to Equality

Empowering Communities Through Sustainable Agriculture

In a world grappling with the twin crises of climate change and inequality, the pursuit of sustainable development isn’t just an environmental necessity—it’s a human right. This year’s Human Rights Day theme, “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now” reminds us that fundamental rights such as access to food, employment, and a safe environment are the […]

Transforming Semi-Arid Lands: A Blueprint to Food Security

Transforming Semi-arid Lands: A Blueprint to Food Security

Land degradation is a critical challenge affecting food security globally, and its impacts are particularly severe in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). Globally, approximately 40% of land is degraded, significantly impacting the livelihoods of nearly half of humanity. In Kenya, 12% of the land is severely degraded, with regions like Kajiado County, home to Kimana […]

Can Plant-Based Diets Thrive in Semi-Arid Regions? Exploring Veganism in Diverse Climates and Cultures

Plant-based diets in semi-arid regions

As we seek sustainable solutions for global food security, one pressing question arises: Can plant-based diets thrive in semi-arid regions? These landscapes, characterised by limited rainfall and unique ecological conditions, present challenges for crop cultivation. Yet, the potential for a nutritious vegan diet in such areas is not only feasible but increasingly essential. Let’s explore […]

10 Vegan Salads That Both You and Chef Ombachi Can Make

10 vegan salads you can prepare with simple ingredients

Salads. If you’re used to a meat-based diet, you might be thinking, how can a salad possibly satisfy me? Well, these 10 vegan salads are packed with vibrant, locally sourced ingredients from right here in Kenya. They’re hearty, flavourful, and designed to appeal to anyone—even die-hard meat lovers. Julia Child, “You don’t have to cook […]

How Organic Farming is Key in Ending Hunger

How Organic Farming is Key in Ending Hunger

Hunger is not just the absence of food; it’s the absence of the right food, grown in ways that sustain both the planet and people. As we mark World Food Day 2024, we must confront a pressing question: how can we feed a growing global population without depleting the very ecosystems that sustain us? Why […]

How Smallholder Farmers Can Lead the Fight Against Hunger

How Smallholder Farmers Can Lead the Fight Against Hunger

In a world where over 733 million people are facing hunger, the question we must ask ourselves is: can smallholder farmers truly lead the fight against hunger? The future of global food and nutritional security may very well rest in the hands of these often-overlooked stewards of the land. Why? A Global Crisis: Hunger and […]