Food safety is a right, not a privilege.
TODAY in collaboration with @KoanKenya, we launch our report on pesticide residues in Kenyan markets & how to reduce them.
9AM–1PM | CBK Institute
Zoom: https://t.co/ufAFLiRu7g"
I’ve seen someone say they attended a few funerals in Meru and most of the deaths were cancer… and they were asking why.
Honestly, that question isn’t far from what many people have been noticing.
From the testing we’ve already been doing, this may not be as random as it looks.
We took samples from a range of things people consume, miraa, potatoes and other foods, and had them tested.
What came back was worrying.
Traces of chemicals like paraquat, glyphosate, propanil and others were detected. Chemicals known to cause many cancers
Now think about that for a second....
If these chemicals are on food, it doesn’t end there.
It points to soil contamination,
and once that happens, water is affected too.
Meaning even people who are not farming could still be exposed without knowing.
Right now, we are expanding our testing across several parts of Meru, looking at water, soil and everyday foods.
We want to reach at least 10 areas,
but due to high testing and shipping costs, we’re currently working with a few as we scale.
What we are seeing so far is pointing to something bigger than many of us think.
This is something we can’t afford to ignore.
Because sometimes,
the problem doesn’t announce itself...
it builds quietly, until it’s everywhere.
Without bees and other pollinators a lot of our food wouldn't exist!
When you eat today, think of the tiny helpers who worked hard to produce your food!
#WorldBeeDay#FoodHeroes
Ever heard of reverse migration❓ In this episode of Farms. Food. Future. we explore what happens when rural people return to their roots.
From reviving local economies to recharging food systems, they’re proving rural life isn’t just about surviving, but thriving🌱
Tune in! 🎧
Farming isn’t just about working hard it’s about working smart.
Visit farms. Learn new models. Test ideas. Farming can be a million-shilling business if you approach it right.
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This is the huge Mpenje Water Fall in Meru's Abogeta West Ward. It is practically impenetrable. I'd facilitate anyone with a drone to take photos that would show its true nature.
📌 Ĩrarũ River, Meru
𝗣𝗘𝗟𝗨𝗠 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 -Saturday Nation Newspaper
“Agroecology is more than farming — it's a movement for food sovereignty, environmental sustainability, and community empowerment." Rosinah Mbenya, Country Coordinator -PELUM Kenya
Beekeeping could be an important agribusiness option to the landless and small-holder farmers in order to sustain their livelihood.
Beekeeping being a profitable business earning a good income makes more people engage for their sustainable livelihoods.
#beekeeping