🤝 A new MoU between IWMI and @icipe marks a commitment to working together on science, innovation, and capacity building to address Africa’s interconnected water, food, climate, and biodiversity challenges. @DMSmifffy @Inga_JM

Last week, icipe joined the global community in Turin, Italy, for vibrant deliberations on advancing the insects sector at #IFW2026. We were honoured to participate prominently in the conference, with @Shaphan_Chia speaking on our breakthrough in using black soldier fly fat as a healthier alternative in guinea pig feed and Dennis @beesigamukama presenting our advances in the production and application of insect frass fertilisers. Read more: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn… @RockefellerFdn @HorizonEU @NRFKENYA1883572 @NWONieuws @WorldBankKenya @Postkodelotteri @francediplo_EN @UKRI_News @Sida @SwissDevCoop @noradno @ACIARAustralia @BMZ_Bund @giz_gmbh @EduMinKenya

#water& #insects 🫧 🕷️ ➡️The International Water Management Institute (@IWMI_ ), and the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (@icipe ), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a framework for collaboration across water, environmental and insect sciences. Read more: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn… @JuliusEcuru @Inga_JM

May was the month of bees, and icipe was buzzing! 🔻Download a copy of the ✳️ icipe Monthly Digest ➡ mailchi.mp/4b4a1bf07a66/july… ✴️️ to see who stopped by to visit us, where we went, what we did, the milestones we achieved, the partnerships we strengthened, and our impact on communities and policy. @wellcometrust @INRAE_Intl @Cirad @ENAMeknes @ird_fr @aatfafrica @inaturalist @FAO @BiovisionAfrica @MoA_Ethiopia @CordaidKenya @Profshaukat @ACIARAustralia @EDCTP3 @MastercardFdn @ICRAF @UNEP_Africa @UMich @NorwayMFA @SwissDevCoop @BMZ_Bund @giz_gmbh @EduMinKenya @IMPACTING_H2020

High-quality #EarthObservation services depend on strong scientific foundations. The #DigitalEarthAfrica Science team met in Nairobi for its annual science meeting at @icipe, focusing on improving access to #GeospatialData across Africa. #AfricaData

Segenet Kelemu is an Ethiopian molecular biologist and one of Africa’s most respected agricultural scientists. She served as Director General of the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) and has been recognized globally for her work on food security and crop science.  #RefinedNG #SegnetKelemu #BlackExcellence

Waambie waulize @icipe hapo Nairobi. Shida wakati wenzao wanasoma, wao walikuwa wanamchungulia mwalimu kwa rula sasa hivi ukubwani wanachekeshwa na ‘career’ za watu waliokuwa siriaz.

As our global network continues to grow, these engagements help lay the foundation for stronger collaboration across institutions, disciplines, and countries. Next, we look back on an important milestone that marked a new chapter for OHGA in Asia. #OHGA #DNDi #ILRI #IGAD #icipe

Convergence of Zentrum für Entwicklungsforschung / Center for Development Research (ZEF) Allumni shaping the agriculture space in Africa and the world. Mekbib Haille of The World Bank, Beatrice Muriithi Kihuria @beatokihuria of Icipe & Boaz Waswa of Alliance Bioversity-CIAT.

🌱 Push-Pull Technology (PPT) visit conducted in Giacong’e, Mugwathi & Menengai with icipe, BVAT & TOFAS teams. The visit assessed PPT adoption and included engagement with Menengai CFA on community visioning for sustainable natural resource management. #BVAT #icipe #PPT #Agroecology #CommunityConservation #ClimateSmartAgriculture

🌱 Field learning in action: BVAT recently assessed PPT implementation among farmers in Rwanda through a joint monitoring visit. The visit was led by Mr. Chris Bundi (Rwanda Farmer Communication and Outreach Manager), alongside icipe and TOFAS teams, reaching 4 farmers on the ground. Despite ongoing drought conditions, farmers demonstrated strong understanding of PPT management practices. The PPT demonstration farm continues to perform well, reflecting effective adoption of agroecological approaches. This highlights the value of continuous farmer engagement in building climate resilience through practical agroecology. #BVAT #ClimateResilience #Agroecology #FarmerLearning

📍 Strong partnership dialogue at BVAT offices (icipe Campus), the Interim Executive Director of BVAT- Mr. Fredrick Ochieng and the Fundraising and Resource Mobilization Officer -Amos Meme represented BVAT in a fruitful engagement with German Africa Foundation SG Sabine Odhiambo & Project Coordinator Ellen Wiedenbruck. Engagement focused on scaling agroecology knowledge through policy briefs, annual publications, and digital libraries plus potential collaboration at the 3rd EAAC. Key highlights: recognition of BVAT’s impact, invitations to contribute to policy briefs, yearbook & digital knowledge platforms, and discussions on engagement in the 3rd EAAC. #BVAT #Agroecology #PolicyEngagement #EAAC #SustainableDevelopment

Earlier this year, they also participated in a black soldier fly learning exchange at @icipe in Kenya.  3/4

Why do they come here with Kemri, icipe, ilri etc in Nairobi or you think these places are a joke?

“The last mile has to be walked by the agent, not the phone.” – Dr. Menale Kassie Digital tools can deliver information, but trust, interpretation, and behaviour change still depend on people- the extension workers. @icipe #AgriPathSymposium

Today I have learnt we can consume cricket. Make oil perfume and other products. From @icipe agriculture is full of opportunities. @worldfarmersorg @kenaff_farmers #vijananaukulima #Futurefeilds #farmersinaction #WFO2026 #ministryofagriculture 🇰🇪 #KENAFF

Partnerships are key to advancing Earth observation across #Africa. #DigitalEarthAfrica Interim Board Advisory members visited the @icipe Duduville campus to learn more about its research and explore how #EarthObservation tools support scientific innovation and decision-making.