Soil Atlas 2025: Only 20% of Kenya’s land is suitable for food production. Published: 3 March 2025 Press Release The Heinrich Boell Foundation (hbf) today unveiled the Soil Atlas – Kenya Edition, a publication that presents critical facts and figures about soil, a vital resource that impacts food and nutritional security.
Corporate power: When The Culprits Benefit Published: 27 February 2025 Soil Atlas Kenya Edition The overuse of artificial fertilisers harms soils, nitrogen fertilisers contribute to climate change and pesticides kill beneficial organisms. Despite this, companies profit from these products and influence governments, blocking essential environmental policies.
Alternatives | Soil Health Revolutions Published: 27 February 2025 Articles The future of agriculture is at stake as soil health continues to degrade. Practices like monoculture, plowing, and overuse of chemical inputs have depleted soil nutrients and structure, prompting farmers to explore alternative soil management strategies. While upscaling these solutions shows promise, policy, and financial support remain insufficient.
12 brief lessons about soils | Kenya Edition Published: 27 February 2025 Infographic Soils are vital to our survival. They store greenhouse gases and water and are home to at least a quarter of all living creatures on earth. In Kenya over 40% of soils are affected by land degradation, high proportions are acidic and saline.
The Missing Link | Soil Health and Nutrition Crisis Published: 27 February 2025 Article Soil to plate: Kenya's mandatory fortification policy aims to tackle hidden hunger, but true nutritional security lies in restoring soil health and embracing diverse diets for lasting solutions. By Christine Gatwiri
POLICIES: Beyond Fertilisers Published: 27 February 2025 Article Kenya's worsening soil degradation poses a serious threat to its agricultural future. Redefining soil health through policies that support site-specific solutions is essential for meaningful change in soil management.
Soil types | Kenya's Diverse Soils Published: 27 February 2025 Kenya's diverse soils face interconnected challenges that require tailored solutions for sustainable productivity. Simply increasing the use of synthetic fertilisers is not enough.
SOIL DEGRADATION | A Silent Crisis In East Africa Published: 27 February 2025 Soil degradation poses a global crisis as it jeopardises food security, livelihoods, and ecosystem health. The situation is worse in East Africa, where over 40 percent of soils are degraded, threatening the region’s agricultural foundation and resilience. By Harun Warui and Christine Gatwiri
Food Production Without Toxic Pesticides in Kenya is a Reality. Published: 16 December 2024 Press release Nairobi, Kenya, December 9, 2024 - The Route to Food Initiative (RTFI), a programme of the Heinrich Böll Foundation, Kenya, is excited to announce the launch of Kenya’s first-ever Farmers Resource Guide on alternatives to Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs), a groundbreaking tool designed to promote sustainable and pesticide-free farming practices. This guide is by framers for farmers, offering practical knowledge and tools to help farmers at all experience levels to grow healthy, nutritious food while safeguarding their health, the environment, and future generations.
Parliamentary debate on pesticides is a positive step, immediate action is required Published: 28 August 2024 The recent debate in the Kenyan Parliament advocating for a ban on HHPs is a vital step towards ensuring food safety. However, this discussion needs to be followed by concrete action. Dr. Harun Warui emphasized the need for policies that safeguard both human health and the environment. By Harun Warui