Award winning Journalist| Development Communicator| 2018 Cornell Alliance for Science Global Leaders Fellow of Cornell University| VC, KENSJA|Rotaractor |Father
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined March 2011
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From graduate trainee in Nairobi to managing multi-million dollar tech portfolios for Amazon in Seattle. Ann Kinyanjui is the young Kenyan finance manager proving that taking bets on yourself pays off. Read the full profile on our website: zurl.co/PgEOY
#BDAfrica#WomenInTech #Amazon
@ntvkenya @NationAfrica
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Agriculture remains central to Kenya's economic transformation, food security and the livelihoods of millions of our people. Strengthening partnerships that accelerate agricultural innovation is therefore an investment in our nation's future.
Today, I signed the Revised Host Country Agreement between the Government of Kenya and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) at the Railways Headquarters, reaffirming Kenya's commitment to supporting innovation-driven agriculture and sustainable development.
The revised Agreement provides a stronger legal and institutional framework for AATF's operations in Kenya, reinforcing our country's position as a regional hub for agricultural research, technology and innovation.
Through this partnership, we will accelerate the adoption of modern farming technologies, empower smallholder farmers, strengthen food systems and improve agricultural productivity. These efforts will contribute to higher farmer incomes, enhanced food security and greater resilience to climate change, while creating opportunities for sustainable economic growth.
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The Kenya Editors’ Guild delegation during a newsroom visit today at Radio Africa Group in Nairobi, April 10, 2026, aimed at promoting knowledge sharing, mentorship, ethical journalism, and strengthening collaboration among media professionals.
#KEGNEWSROOMVISITS
@TheStarKenya @RadioAfricaKE
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Members of the Kenya Editors’ Guild engage with journalists at Radio Africa Group today, focusing on professional development, ethical reporting, and enhanced industry collaboration, highlighted by the handover of a biotechnology handbook to enrich newsroom resources.
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Kenyan digital journalist, Jim Israel Mwanda named 2025 @OfabAfrica Journalist of the Year!
He wrote the winning piece after his visit to confined field trials of #GMpotato in Kiambu County, Kenya.
READ MORE👉🏾 aatf-africa.org/kenyan-digit…
#AATFAfrica #foodsecurityke #gmosinkenya
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Raila Odinga was a true champion of democracy. A child of independence, he endured decades of struggle and sacrifice for the broader cause of freedom and self-governance in Kenya. Time and again, I personally saw him put the interests of his country ahead of his own ambitions. Like few other leaders anywhere, he was willing to choose the path of peaceful reconciliation without compromising his core values. Through his life, Raila Odinga set an example not just for Kenyans, but across Africa and around the world. I know he will be missed. Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to his family and to the people of Kenya.
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I am participating in the 2025 #WAFI Conference in Beijing, Pinggu District. Today, we planted trees in support to Pinggu's green strategy. Thank you, Prof @ShenggenFan for a wonderful and successful conference, and for inviting @aatfafrica and myself as a guest and speaker.
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Q: What is the cost of delay on releasing biotech solutions in Kenya
#BtMaize: Delays of just five years have cost Kenya USD 67 million. If adoption had begun in 2019, the country could already have harvested 200,000 additional tons—a quarter of Kenya’s 2022 Maize imports.
#AgTechAdoption
#FoodSecurity
#NutritionSecurity
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Have you heard?#OFAB Media awards are now open to all journalists across Africa.
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#AATFAfrica #ProsperitythroughTechnology #ScalingforImpact @ChinokoV @VMeeme @realdavidtarus @OfabAfrica @OFABnigeria @OFABKenya
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We need to match Africa's GM crop approval timelines with global standards. Let's fast-track for our farmers' advantage!
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Cofounder of @nashulai @ReiyiaOle and @aatfafrica's @vanmeeme present case studies in disinformation and misinformation at a bus stop and idea exchange during #ABBC2025. There were 5 case studies in total, including by Prof @mmunyeme, Carol Theka, and Dr @mmwimali.
Each case study speaker presented a poster outlining the nature and impact of the misinformation or disinformation, the key actors involved in driving it, key interventions undertaken to counter it, and the resulting outcomes.
The goal? To #talksciencefacts.
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Enhancing Food Security:
KALRO kicks off 2-day food security youth conference in Nairobi
Youth urged to take lead in securing Kenya’s food future
#CitizenExplainer @YvonneOkwara
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“Attaining food security is a lofty goal that strives to assure the dignity of all, elevating the human condition from the basic pursuit of food and nutrition goals to other economic activities." Verenardo Meeme, Programme Officer, OFAB at AATF
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‘Food & nutritional security are a pressing issue, especially in sub-Saharan Africa & given projected population growth, the problem is likely to heighten unless addressed immediately." Verenardo Meeme, Programme Officer, OFAB at AATF
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The barriers to access for climate-smart seeds for African farmers nature.com/articles/d44148-0…
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During the awards ceremony, Ochieng’ Ogodo, a science news editor based in Kenya, emphasized that journalists must maintain an objective mindset while reporting their stories.
Journalism is a vital public service, and journalistic ethics demand high standards for fact-checking. Ochieng emphasized, "Reporters fulfill the social function of journalism by informing, interpreting news, and educating audiences when they adhere to accurate and factual reporting."
He noted that the OFAB Media Awards (OMAs) are instrumental in shaping news coverage of important African biotechnology issues. "By recognizing and celebrating journalists who demonstrate innovation and creativity, as well as those who can simplify complex biotechnology topics into accessible subjects, we are setting a benchmark for excellence within the African media industry," he stated.
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Vitumbiko Chinoko, the OFAB Project Manager, recognized the detrimental effect of misinformation on investments in research and development within the biotechnology sector.
He stated, “We understood the cost of delays, but we lacked consolidated data until the report presented it. Most African countries rely heavily on imports instead of developing their capabilities.”
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In this edition, we have compiled a special report on precision agriculture – a smart farming approach that uses technology to observe, measure, and respond to variability in crops and animals. Read this and other interesting stories on agriculture here panagrimedia.com/19th-editio…
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Looking ahead together! Join the conversation online cornell.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #fellows #Webinar @mqhlay @ZMadaga @arifromel @SheilaAfrica
