Shadrack Otieno Nyawade a PhD student in Soil Science  on October , 2020 defended his research thesis on “Diversification of potato farming systems through legume intercropping for improved resource use efficiency”,  He is a specialist in Soil and Water Resource Management with several years of experience in on-farm research, and is currently working for the Intern

The University of Nairobi has signed a new collaboration with School of Global Studies, Gothenburg University, Umeå, University, Makerere University, IGAD and ICRAF to research on innovative approaches in dryland borders of Kenya and Uganda focusing on livelihood improvement through rangeland (grazing areas) restoration and governance interventions. Professor Ingrid Öborn will lead the team from Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU).

Beyond the landscape restoration field, benefits of trees also range from improving air quality, to protect biodiversity, tackle climate changes and improve people’s health, as well as providing several sources of income: from wood, cuttings to Non Timber Forest Products, such as nuts, fruits or extracts.