Amid fears of a looming food shortage in Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is promoting alternative food sources like crickets and snails.

• JKUAT Vice Chancellor Victoria Wambui highlighted the proposal during the Nairobi International Trade Fair 2026.
• The initiative aims to diversify Kenyan diets, boost food security, and offer farmers new income streams.
• The university is also developing and selling tissue-cultured seedlings for crops like plantain and dragon fruit.

The Kenyan Ministry of Lands is seeking public input on a proposed Ksh 2.22 billion plan to accelerate the registration of 348 community lands over the next five years.

• The plan aims to address challenges like land disputes and inadequate funding to speed up the process.
• Key organizations involved include the Ministry of Lands and the National Land Commission (NLC).
• Public views on the Draft Community Land Mass Registration Master Plan 2026-2031 are being accepted until October 8, 2026.