Farmers in Kenya are using artificial intelligence to help them get better crop yields. An AI-powered tool – called Virtual Agronomist – engages directly with farmers to help them create tailored plans to optimize the quality and quantity of their crops. Mohammed Yusuf has more from Mwea, Kenya.
With contract farming, farmers grow a certain crop for a price set in advance
One group reports that 169 people have been killed since the violence started in southeastern Jazirah state on Oct. 20
Mozambicans took to the streets Thursday in another demonstration against last month's disputed presidential election results
Human Rights Watch says police held abductees in unlawful detention facilities and denied them access to families and lawyers
A new report says the promotion of bioeconomy is a way to deal with climate change and holds promise for rural areas in Africa and elsewhere
Meeting comes as East African nations prepare to host the African Cup of Nations in 2027, while Morocco will co-host the 2030 World Cup
Authorities, security forces and terror groups all accused of widespread abuses against civilians
Experts also blame protectionism and other human 'roadblocks'
Kenya is one of 16 African countries that have organized female gamers competitions this month. Kenya’s competition attracted at least 10 female gamers competing for a chance to represent the nation in the Democratic Republic of Congo next month. Mohammed Yusuf reports. (Camera: Mohammed Yusuf)
At a conference in Kenya, tech innovators discuss the need for increased funding for digital agriculture solutions
Procedure to consider removal of Rigathi Gachagua from office now is in Senate
Officials are meeting for the fourth time in less than two years to find ways to more effectively fight transnational crimes around the Lake Victoria area shared by the three countries
Women dominate the mining sector but have limited access to credit, health care, and education
Trend, however, has been in the other direction
A report by the World Economic Forum says African nations produce only 2% of the world’s medical research
The Somali branch has 'carved out a role for itself within the wider Islamic State network.' the report says
Closures have impacted 2.8 million students, who have thereby also been rendered vulnerable to risks beyond lack of education
Central banks in Africa are turning to the precious metal to protect themselves and to diversify their financial portfolios
United Nations Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on whether to renew existing sanctions that prevent transfer of military equipment to Sudan’s western Darfur region
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