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FIPS Africa strengthens partner capacity across sub-Saharan Africa through hands-on learning exchange in Kenya International
International April 23, 2026

FIPS Africa strengthens partner capacity across sub-Saharan Africa through hands-on learning exchange in Kenya

FIPS Africa hosted partners from Madagascar and Burundi in Nakuru, Kenya, for a hands-on learning exchange on implementing potato projects, as it expands support to 10 organisations in six countries…

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From curiosity to opportunity: how peer learning is helping Eliud grow his future Success stories
Success Stories April 21, 2026

From curiosity to opportunity: how peer learning is helping Eliud grow his future

At just 19, Eliud from Tezo in Kilifi County is demonstrating what is possible when young people are allowed to learn, test ideas, and grow. During an exchange visit, he…

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FIPS Africa and Nakuru County launch 100 Diffused Light Stores and agribusiness equipment for youth News
News April 16, 2026

FIPS Africa and Nakuru County launch 100 Diffused Light Stores and agribusiness equipment for youth

A new investment in decentralised seed systems, youth enterprise, and stronger rural livelihoods in Nakuru CountyFIPS Africa, in partnership with the Nakuru County Government, has launched 100 Diffused Light Stores…

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Réseau Burundi 2000 Plus joins FIPS Africa Community of Practice to expand farmer support in Burundi International
International April 16, 2026

Réseau Burundi 2000 Plus joins FIPS Africa Community of Practice to expand farmer support in Burundi

Partnership overviewRéseau Burundi 2000 Plus (RBU 2000+) has joined the FIPS Africa Training Unit Community of Practice in a partnership that marks an exciting step in deepening and diversifying our…

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How FIPS ensures it scales the right agronomic practices Blog
Blog March 27, 2026

How FIPS ensures it scales the right agronomic practices

How FIPS ensures it scales the right agronomic practicesRecently, the Soybean Innovation Lab shared a post about the cost of scaling the wrong agronomic practices. This inspired James Mumo, FIPS Africa’s senior research coordinator,…

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FIPS CEO Dr David Priest had his faith in Village-based Advisors reaffirmed after a trip to Bungoma County Blog
Blog March 25, 2026

FIPS CEO Dr David Priest had his faith in Village-based Advisors reaffirmed after a trip to Bungoma County

A model transforming local food systemsIn Bungoma County, Village-based Advisors are helping to transform an entire local food system – one cow, one farmer, and one decision at a time.Last…

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Sierra Leone trains 200 Village-based Advisors to improve extension and input access for smallholder farmers International
International March 24, 2026

Sierra Leone trains 200 Village-based Advisors to improve extension and input access for smallholder farmers

Sierra Leone took a major step towards strengthening food security and improving rural livelihoods by training 200 Village-based Advisors (VBAs). VBA services will initially support farmers in five districts -…

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FIPS Africa expands into Uganda through new partnership with Farm Africa International
International March 9, 2026

FIPS Africa expands into Uganda through new partnership with Farm Africa

Farm Africa has launched a Village-Based Advisor (VBA) programme in northeastern Uganda in partnership with FIPS Africa. The initiative marks an important step in FIPS’ Small Farms, Big Futures strategy and reflects…

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From training to enterprise: How Stacy is building a scalable poultry business Success stories
Success Stories March 9, 2026

From training to enterprise: How Stacy is building a scalable poultry business

As we arrive in Stacy’s poultry yard in Bukhayo, Busia County, she is already deep into her morning routine. Nearly 2,000 laying hens cluster around her as she pours feed…

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