Running on empty: How the gulf war is threatening Kenya’s food security
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Terna Gyuse
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MongabayRunning on empty: How the gulf war is threatening Kenya’s food securitymongabay.comPhilip Kitur walks through a neat row of maize stalks, with budding leaves painting a picture of a bountiful harvest. The 71-year-old has a 41-acre parcel at Kipkeikei village in Trans-Nzoia County. However, hidden behind Kitur’s smile is the fear of losing a significant yield if he does not access fertilizer. “The crop is due […]
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