Welcome to Africa Harvest
Africa Harvest was born at a time when Africa was trying to define its role in the global GM debate. Dr. Florence Wambugu, a Kenyan scientist, was concerned that the continent continued to lag behind while the rest of the world powered ahead, adopting GM techniques to improve their agriculture.
“There were many people speaking for Africa,” recalls Dr. Wambugu. “Part of Africa Harvest’s initial goal was to strengthen the African voice”.
Africa Harvest Biotechnology Foundation International (AHBFI) was founded in 2002 and incorporated in the USA as a non-profit foundation. Its African-focus made Nairobi, Kenya a natural headquarter. The foundation has regional offices in Washington DC, USA and Johannesburg, South Africa.
Reinventing the African future
Mon, 08/25/2008 - 12:47 — Africa HarvestAbout a month ago, a friend we went to university with was on transit in Johannesburg. We have not been in touch for almost 10 years, so I was surprised that he had my number. I had followed his involvement in Kenyan politics and admired his courage and commitment to a better Kenya.
Giving a new lease of life to a river
Tue, 08/26/2008 - 11:59 — Africa HarvestRiver Rutui in Kenya's Kirinyaga District is the lifeline of thousands of people. It has seven micro-hydo power plants; five are operational and two are about to become operational. The river has 55 registered water intakes, serves seven private organizations, including three coffee factories and thousands of farmers. For most people in the District, quantifying the value of the river is simple: "It is our life," they tell you.
Yara Award To Be Shared With Women Entrepreneurs
Thu, 09/04/2008 - 10:53 — Africa HarvestAfrica Harvest CEO, Dr. Florence Wambugu, has dedicated part of the proceedings from the Yara Award “to support women groups develop capacity building in value-addition and processing to expand rural enterprises and create jobs.”
