International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is pleased to announce a Seminar by Prof. James Dale from Centre for Tropical Crops and Bio commodities, Queensland University of Technology|Brisbane, Queensland, Australia D/Prof James Dale, AO FTSE Bsc Agr (Hons), PhD Syd Distinguished Professor James Dale is the founder of the Centre for Tropical Crops and Bio … Continue reading
Category Archives: Kenya
Support smallholder farmers in western Kenya control Striga
Please check our campaign on controlling striga in Kenya at the link below. AATF is running a crowdfunding campaign on Generosity/ Indiegogo to raise $200,000 to support over 10,000 farmers in western Kenya control Striga weed. Please join the campaign. Specifically there are a few ways to help: Donate – Everything helps. Even small donations … Continue reading
ILRI / Kenya / Unofficial
Paul Mukoma lost his dad
Dear all, It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Mzee Johnstone Mutunga Mbiti after a short illness. The late Johnstone is the father of Paul Mukoma of ILRI Kenya Transport Department. Family and friends are meeting at Abbey Hotel (along Luthuli Avenue opposite Malindi Dishes), from 5.30 p.m. on 18th … Continue reading
ICT shared service desk
For three months since the ICRAF/ILRI ICT services unit has been using a new software platform to manage ICT incidents and service requests. To further improve efficiency and quality of ICT support services, I’m delighted to announce that, with effect from Wednesday, January 20, 2016, we will put a new ICT ServiceDesk into operation. The … Continue reading
ILRI Kenya used office furniture
We plan to dispose-off some old used furniture that was returned to Stores from various Units for disposal. Before this exercise is carried out, I wish to request anyone who may want some furniture for office use to come to the Main Stores and identify them, mainly chairs, tables and filing cabinets. The deadline for … Continue reading
ILRI / Kenya / Unofficial
Introducing baby Talia – Immaculate Omondi’s baby girl
We are thrilled with joy and proud to announce the birth of a beautiful baby girl named Talia who arrived on 15th December 2015. We welcome with love a new little princess. Best wishes to both mother and baby. Continue reading
ILRI / Kenya / Unofficial
Welcoming baby Lisa – Dorine Odongo’s baby girl
We are pleased to announce the birth of a beautiful baby girl named Lisa who arrived last week weighing in at 3.45kg! Both mother & baby are doing great and are settling in at home. We wish them all the best. Joyce Wanderi Continue reading
Directorate / Ethiopia / ILRI / Kenya / Official
The View from Iain’s Office – December 2015
I spent the first four days of December at a write-shop at Lake Naivasha Country Club, with a team of about 25 people developing the proposal for the new Livestock CRP. While we worked on updates to the whole document, we concentrated on the C-rated parts of the pre-proposal, taking account of the comments of … Continue reading
India travel advice
Latest update: Summary and Entry requirements Section – India Announces Policy Concerning Non-Machine Readable Passports – foreign nationals who arrive with non-machine readable passports will be denied entry more information India travel advice Continue reading
Directorate / Ethiopia / ILRI / Kenya / Official
The view from Iain’s office – November 2015
I have had a number of comments over the last 9 months about the fact that I have not been writing my monthly ramblings and musings. So I have made an early 2016 New Year’s Resolution to be more diligent, starting from this month. Board meeting The month started in Washington with the meeting of … Continue reading
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