@BioInnovate Africa's #BIEB2026 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 is now available here: bioinnovate-africa.org/info-… It captures the experiences and outcomes of the bootcamp, which brought together 13 early-career scientists from six eastern African countries to strengthen the #business potential of their biobased innovations. Have a read! #BIEB2026 #bioeconomy #bioinnovations @icipe @Sida @RibonOkot @achsah_geremew

Looking to join the #DigitalEarthAfrica team? 🌍 We’re looking for a Senior Business Support Officer II (Business Development Officer) to join our @icipe team in Nairobi. 🔗 Apply here: recruit.icipe.org/descriptio… #JobOpportunity #BusinessDevelopment #Careers #EarthObservation

📢 SAVE THE DATE | #MITA2026 | From 19–23 October 2026, Freetown 🇸🇱 hosts the 6th Market for Agricultural Innovations & Technologies (MITA) & the 3rd Agricultural Innovation Award. Agriculture| Livestock | Aquaculture systems 🔗 Registration is open: mita-coraf.org/en

Research outputs become more practical, inclusive, and realistic when women are present in the decision-making rooms. The AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences builds confident leaders who shape research agendas and funding priorities. Link: bit.ly/emerging-women-in-sci… #WomenInScience

Dr Abdou Tenkouano, Director General, icipe, will take the stage as a speaker at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2026. #AFSF2026 #ICIPE @Regjeringen @SwissDevCoop @BMZ_Bund @GIZAfricanUnion @EduMinKenya @noradno @ACIARAustralia @Sida @EU_Commission ikea_foundation @GAC_Corporate @MastercardFdn @biovision_org @CGIARAfrica @BiovIntCIAT_eng @IITA_CGIAR @WorldVeg_ESA @foodtank @PasetRsif

NemAfrica joined PCN surveillance activities in Lesotho under the @FAO ‘s #STDF Project, with sampling conducted in Mokhotlong, Butha-Buthe and Leribe. The team also supported sample extraction and analysis at DAR in Maseru. #PCN #Lesotho @FAOKenya @IITA_CGIAR @icipe

@icipe is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join the Director General’s Office in Nairobi. 📅 Deadline: 28 September 2026 recruit.icipe.org/descriptio… 👉 Apply today and share this opportunity widely within your networks @FlexiPersonnel @SummitRecruitke @jobvacancykenya @staffritehr @GAPRecruitment @MyJobMag @hr_stellar @KenyaRecruiters @BrighterMonKE @MyjobmagKenya

Kenya has officially launched its National Bioeconomy Strategy 2026–2036 at the Africa Bioeconomy Workshop. Launched by Hon. Dr Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Kenya, the strategy provides a framework to harness biological resources, science and innovation for sustainable growth, jobs, investment and climate action. A milestone for #Kenya. A step forward for #Africa’s #bioeconomy. #AfricaBioeconomy2026 @icipe @easteco1 @SEI_Africa @AKADEMIYA2063 @eacmediacentre @nacosti @nrfkenya @Bio_KE1 @sri_kenya @mfbenda

At the 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽, @Profshaukat emphasised that a thriving #bioeconomy requires a whole-of-society approach. Researchers generate solutions, entrepreneurs scale them, financial institutions invest, industry creates markets, development partners strengthen capacity, and communities benefit from the value created from Kenya’s biological resources. The launch of the 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟲 marks the start of a new chapter focused on implementation and impact. Its success will depend on strong partnerships that turn research and innovation into products, enterprises, jobs and sustainable economic opportunities. @sri_kenya @nacosti #AfricaBioeconomy2026 @icipe @easteco1 @SEI_Africa @AKADEMIYA2063 @eacmediacentre @nacosti @nrfkenya @Bio_KE1 @mfbenda

Kenya is taking a major step towards building a competitive #bioeconomy with the launch of its National Bioeconomy Strategy 2026–2036 at the Africa Bioeconomy Workshop. Speaking at the launch, Hon. @MusaliaMudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign & Diaspora Affairs, highlighted #Kenya’s rich biodiversity, productive agricultural sector, growing #research community, youthful population and dynamic innovation ecosystem as key foundations for growth. The strategy seeks to move Kenya beyond exporting primary biological resources towards creating greater value through #Science, technology and innovation—driving higher-value products, enterprises, industries, jobs and sustainable economic opportunities. @sri_kenya @nacosti #AfricaBioeconomy2026 @icipe @easteco1 @SEI_Africa @AKADEMIYA2063 @eacmediacentre @nacosti @nrfkenya @Bio_KE1 @mfbenda

Africa’s rich biological resources, coupled with #science and #innovation, offer immense potential for a more sustainable and inclusive economic future. At the Africa Bioeconomy Workshop, @icipe Director General, Dr Abdou Tenkouano, highlighted the transformative potential of the #bioeconomy for Africa’s sustainable economic transformation. For over five decades, icipe has translated #InsectScience into innovative applications, helping shape the emerging insect bioeconomy. As the bioeconomy gains momentum, #Africa has an opportunity to harness its biological resources to drive innovation, create new sources of value, protect biodiversity and advance sustainable development. @sri_kenya @nacosti #AfricaBioeconomy2026 @icipe @easteco1 @SEI_Africa @AKADEMIYA2063 @eacmediacentre @nacosti @nrfkenya @Bio_KE1 @mfbenda

The 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, the third edition of the regional report, was launched during the Africa Bioeconomy Workshop. The report highlights priorities for stronger policy implementation, innovation, investment, regional collaboration and institutional capacity to unlock the value of biological resources. easteco.org/wp-content/uploa… #AfricaBioeconomy2026 @sri_kenya @nacosti @icipe @easteco1 @SEI_Africa @AKADEMIYA2063 @eacmediacentre @mfbenda

icipe is hiring for three positions: 🔹 Business Support Officer I (Grants Support Officer) 📅 Deadline: 2 September 2026 recruit.icipe.org/descriptio… 🔹 Business Support Assistant II (Communications Assistant) 📅 Deadline: 8 September 2026 recruit.icipe.org/descriptio… 🔹 Resource Mobilisation and Business Development Manager 📅 Deadline: 25th September 2026 recruit.icipe.org/descriptio… 👉 Apply today and share this opportunity widely within your networks! @FlexiPersonnel @SummitRecruitke @jobvacancykenya @staffritehr @MyjobmagKenya @GAPRecruitment @hr_stellar @KenyaRecruiters @BrighterMonKE @MyJobMag

Could Microsporidia MB offer a new approach to malaria control? 🦟 In our latest blog, our #WorldMosquitoDay webinar speaker Dr. Tullu Bukhari of @icipe shares where the research stands and what could come next. 📚 malarianomore.org/story/mala…

New research reveals how the tsetse fly’s unusual mouthparts allow it to cut through skin and feed on blood — with implications for controlling the disease-carrying insect. theconversation.com/the-bloo… 💻 Markus Engstler, @uniwue_rz and Daniel Masiga, @icipe #ScienceAndTech

New research reveals how the tsetse fly’s unusual mouthparts allow it to cut through skin and feed on blood — with implications for controlling the disease-carrying insect. theconversation.com/the-bloo… 💻 Markus Engstler, @uniwue_rz and Daniel Masiga, @icipe #ScienceAndTech

Trust is key in how new tools are introduced & adopted in communities. 🌍 In our #WorldMosquitoDay webinar, Dr. Tullu Bukhari from @icipe shared how Microsporidia MB could help open the door for future malaria innovations by strengthening trust & understanding along the way.

ACTS is proud to join #AFSF2026 in Kigali, marking 20 years of advancing Africa’s food systems transformation. ACTS will co-host the first #AgriBridge side event: “Financing Africa’s Food Future” 📅 31 Aug | 🕛 12–1 PM CAT 📍 Investment Room Stage How can we move from fragmented finance to more coordinated, effective investment? See you in Kigali! 🇷🇼 @Welthungerhilfe | @AKADEMIYA2063 | @_AfricanUnion | @icipe | @TheAGRF

#Africa’s bioeconomy is gaining momentum — and collaboration is key to turning potential into impact. At the ongoing 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽, policymakers, researchers, innovators, private sector actors and development partners are exchanging ideas and experiences to shape a shared vision for a resilient, inclusive and competitive African #bioeconomy. 🔴 Follow live: lnkd.in/dQsg7mrG #AfricaBioeconomy2026 #GBS2026 @icipe @easteco1 @SEI_Africa @AKADEMIYA2063 @eacmediacentre

In Nyandarua County, Kenya, we’re testing banana fibre-based products—including granules, pellets and banana paper—for the management of Potato Cyst Nematodes (PCN) in potato. The trials will assess their potential as sustainable nematode management options. @BioInnovate @icipe nitter.net/NemAfrica/status/20882…