Poster presentations at ICIPE, Kenya... Picture 1 Margaret presenting on management of nematodes & weevils... Picture 2 Charity presenting frass fertilizer and banana paper... Picture 3 Letrixie presenting on effectiveness of different formulations of banana fibre #iarsaf2024

Today we were honored to host IITA Regional Director Dr. Leena Tripathi at the NemAfrica lab icipe where we showcased our strides in nematode research and innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture. NemaChap Solveig Haukeland Soybean Pathology Research in Africa(SoPRA) #NemAfrica #Nematology

🔬 The NemAfrica team is receiving a refresher course on pipetting icipe campus! Proper pipetting technique is key to ensuring accuracy and reliability in nematology research, from diagnostics to experiments. Strengthening lab skills for better science! #CapacityBuilding

New Publication Alert! NemAfrica PhD student Emmanuel Anedo of Kenyatta University #ExperienceKU explores Black Soldier Fly (BSF) frass fertilizer as a sustainable way to control plant-parasitic nematodes! 🔬 Read more: scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&…

10 Years of Impact! As the UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 marks 10 years of the #International Day of Women & Girls in Science,NemAfrica also celebrates 10 years of groundbreaking research! We’re proud to uplift women in nematology-empowering the next generation of scientists. #hervoiceinscience

Earlier today we kick-start the Project Launch workshop on "Tackling Soybean Rust in Eastern Africa :An integrated surveillance and management strategy" organised by Food and Agriculture Organization in collaboration with IITA , @mfaethiopia and KALRO in Arba Minch, Ethiopia.

"🎉 Today, we celebrate **10 years of NemAfrica!** A decade of groundbreaking nematology research, impact, and innovation. Here's to the future! #nemafrica10 #10YearsOfImpact" icipe IITA CGIAR

Red leaf blotch of #soybean caused by the soil borne fungus Coniothyrium glycines. Symptoms spotted in Lusaka #Zambia. So far no varieties of soybean are known to be resistance to the fungus. IITA Agricultural Research Service

An honour to host the DG of IITA (Dr Simeon Ehui )at the NemAfrica Lab today icipe campus! We showcased our cutting-edge technologies in nematode diagnostics and management —driving impact through science and innovation. #NemAfrica #Nematology

The highlight of the week was hosting the Director General Dr. Simeon Ehui of IITA today in our lab. We were truly honoured.

Thank you for the warm welcome! Impressive work by the joint IITA and icipe #NemAfrica team. Your innovations in nematode diagnostics and management are critical for improving crop productivity and resilience across Africa. Proud to see science driving real impact.

Inspired by the next generation of scientists! Great to meet IITA in Nairobi the brilliant young minds behind #NemAfrica—driving innovation in nematode research, diagnostics & sustainable agriculture. Your passion, skill, and teamwork are shaping Africa’s food-secure

Picture this!! A side-by-side comparison of a susceptible vs rust resistant soybean variety in a disease nursery at Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO )in Njoro, Kenya. #diseasemanagement

Today the IITA , KALRO and FAO in Kenya are hosting a Stakeholder Engagement Workshop at Mabanga Agricultural Training Centre that marks the kickoff of a pilot project in Bungoma County aimed at addressing the growing threat of soybean rust. NemAfrica Harun murithi

The IARSAF-IITA Networking & Collaboration Seminar is happening today! Great to see strong representation from NemAfrica — with our MSc & PhD students showing up in full force! 💪🧪🌱 \#IARSAF2025 #Nematology #Networking #FutureScientists

🚀 Dr. Abidemi Talabi (Silal, UAE): “The future belongs to hybrid scientists.” Your PhD is a toolkit build, innovate, profit. “Nobody knows a silent expert.” Speak up. Show up. #IARSAF #FutureOfFood #HybridScientists #PhDLife #AgImpact #ArabEmirate

We hosted Prof. Benson Mwangi, Director of Mariira Campus – Murang'a University of Technology , & his team for the official MOU signing with IITA. They also toured our lab, explored our research, and saw where one of their students is thriving during attachment! icipe CGIAR NemaChap

This week we’re glad to host Jasper (PhD, University of St Andrews ) in collaboration with the James Hutton Institute at NemAfrica 🌱🔬. He’s working on molecular procedures for PCN, RKN & Potato while training our MSc students in molecular techniques in nematology. #NemAfrica #Nematology

The IARSAF-IITA Symposium officially kicks off today at icipe (Nairobi) and IITA (Ibadan). Excited to connect, share, and learn as we explore CGIAR CGIAR Sustainable Farming Science Program (SFSP) 🌾💡 #Agriculture #Research #Innovation #Sustainability #IARSAF2025

Day 2 of the IARSAF-IITA 2026 Symposium! Incredible energy as discussions dive deeper into “Science and Systems Thinking. From inspiring presentations to collaborative sessions. IITA icipe #IARSAF2025