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From the Little Plain, Big Dreams Grow In Namibia’s eastern Omaheke region, farming isn’t just work, it’s an identity, h...
27/10/2025

From the Little Plain, Big Dreams Grow

In Namibia’s eastern Omaheke region, farming isn’t just work, it’s an identity, heritage, and survival.
Amid dry soils and unpredictable rains, communal farmers continue to nurture life, raising livestock, growing millet, maize, and sorghum, and keeping traditions alive.

As shared by Tjarirrove Ishmael Uandara in Magazine, these are the descendants of strength, farmers turning history and hardship into hope. With support from groups like DeLa Namibia, young agripreneurs are rewriting the story of rural farming through innovation, training, and community spirit.

From Okatjana’s “Little Plain,” a new generation is proving that even in the toughest conditions, dreams can still bloom.

Read more in Page IX Magazine — where African stories grow deep roots.

Agrochemical Trials in Kenya: Ensuring Safe and Sustainable FarmingKenya’s agriculture depends heavily on pesticides to ...
22/10/2025

Agrochemical Trials in Kenya: Ensuring Safe and Sustainable Farming

Kenya’s agriculture depends heavily on pesticides to protect crops and sustain yields. However, the need for productivity must balance with safety for consumers, farmers, and the environment.

The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), under the Pest Control Products Act (Cap 346), regulates the testing, registration, and monitoring of all pest control products. Every product must undergo efficacy trials to verify performance, safety, and residue levels before approval.

In recent years, PCPB has deregistered chemicals such as Paraquat, Chlorpyrifos, and Carbofuran due to their toxicity and environmental risks. These actions align with global conventions including the Rotterdam, Stockholm, and Basel frameworks, ensuring Kenya meets international safety standards.

As pesticide imports continue to grow, strengthening compliance and promoting safer alternatives remain key to protecting Kenya’s agricultural future and maintaining global market trust.

Read the full article on Page IX Media’s website.

Save the Date! The 9th African Diaspora Agrofood Forum ( ) is coming to Brussels, 24–25 October 2025.This year’s theme: ...
20/10/2025

Save the Date!

The 9th African Diaspora Agrofood Forum ( ) is coming to Brussels, 24–25 October 2025.

This year’s theme: “African Diaspora Women’s Entrepreneurship: Pathways to Development, Empowerment and Growth in the Agrofood Sector.”

Expect:

-Inspiring Conference

-Award Ceremony

-2025 Compendium Launch

-Agrofood Exhibition

-Side Events

Join the movement shaping Africa’s agrofood future!

Page IX Magazine joins the family of Rt. Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga, the people of Kenya, Africa, and the global community...
17/10/2025

Page IX Magazine joins the family of Rt. Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga, the people of Kenya, Africa, and the global community in mourning the passing of a statesman, visionary, and towering Pan-Africanist. His legacy of resilience, democracy, and unity will forever remain etched in the hearts of generations. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

As we celebrate Hon. Raila's legacy let us stand by his belief that, Africa must rise to take its rightful place in the world. We cannot remain beggars sitting on a land of immense wealth. Our destiny is in our own hands.

12/10/2025

At Page IX, we have always believed that stories are more than words on a page — they are bridges. They connect people, cultures, and ideas, shaping how

12/10/2025

In October 2025, Ghana secured a historic victory—not through war or diplomacy, but through the loom. The iconic Kente cloth, long revered across West Africa

History in Numbers. Memory in Flesh.Between 1904 and 1908, in what is now Namibia, up to 75,000 Herero and 10,000 Nama p...
11/10/2025

History in Numbers. Memory in Flesh.

Between 1904 and 1908, in what is now Namibia, up to 75,000 Herero and 10,000 Nama people were systematically exterminated by German colonial forces. This was one of the first genocides of the 20th century—a brutal campaign of starvation, forced labor, and mass killings, led by General Lothar von Trotha.“

I dream of the day we will buy back the cattle seized during the war. When hunger and destitution will be nothing more than distant memories.When rain no longer seeps into our huts, and manure will patch every crack.”— Ishmael Uandara

Yet memory is not just history—it’s inheritance. Today, descendants of the Ovaherero and Nama still fight for recognition, reparations, and restoration. Land remains dispossessed Cattle herding traditions disrupted, Cultural trauma unhealed yet In places like Mayas Angore and Omaheke, farmers rise again. They farm in dust. They dream in drought. They carry the legacy forward—not just in words, but in soil, cattle, and resilience.

Namibia’s wounds are deep—but its spirit is deeper. Let us remember. Let us amplify. Let us stand with those who still live in the aftermath.

Mazingira Day: Honoring Kenya’s Invisible Environmental HeroesOn this Mazingira Day, we celebrate not only Kenya’s natur...
10/10/2025

Mazingira Day: Honoring Kenya’s Invisible Environmental Heroes

On this Mazingira Day, we celebrate not only Kenya’s natural beauty but also the unsung heroes who safeguard it—the waste pickers, farmers, and community champions who work tirelessly to keep our environment clean and sustainable.

As Valerie Andedo highlighted in our 8th issue, Kenya’s waste pickers collect nearly half of the country’s plastic waste, yet they often work in unsafe conditions with little recognition. Their resilience reminds us that environmental stewardship is not just about policies—it’s about people.

Mazingira Day is a call to action:

♻️ To integrate waste pickers into formal systems and ensure dignity in their work.

♻️ To embrace circular economy models that reduce waste and create jobs.

♻️To nurture responsibility, respect, and stewardship for future generations.

Kenya’s story is a global lesson: when communities unite to protect the environment, they protect life itself.

From the farms of Africa to the tables of the diaspora, Maureen Duru is proving that food is more than what we eat—it’s ...
09/10/2025

From the farms of Africa to the tables of the diaspora, Maureen Duru is proving that food is more than what we eat—it’s who we are.

Through her work with The FoodBridge and the Food Heritage Project, she is helping farmers preserve indigenous seeds, promoting African food culture, and creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs. Her vision is simple yet powerful: Africa can feed itself and the world by valuing its heritage.

This is not just her story—it’s Africa’s story. A story of resilience, innovation, and the power of community.

Let’s celebrate and support initiatives that connect our past to our future.

One man’s camera became Nairobi’s collective memory.From a Rubito camera to Nairobi’s memory keeper, photographer Peter ...
08/10/2025

One man’s camera became Nairobi’s collective memory.

From a Rubito camera to Nairobi’s memory keeper, photographer Peter Kariuki has chronicled the heartbeat of the city for over five decades, capturing its streets, people, and spirit through time.

In this deeply reflective feature written by a South Sudanese writer and photographer, Page IX Magazine revisits Kariuki’s extraordinary archive, a visual record that documents Nairobi’s transformation while questioning how we remember, who owns memory, and how photography shapes identity in Africa.

His story reminds us that photography is not just about seeing, it’s about understanding, storytelling, and

Read the full story in Issue 8 of Page IX magazine on our website

Persea Mite: An Emerging Threat Across the African Avocado BeltThe Persea mite (Oligonychus perseae) is rapidly establis...
06/10/2025

Persea Mite: An Emerging Threat Across the African Avocado Belt

The Persea mite (Oligonychus perseae) is rapidly establishing itself as a significant pest across the African avocado belt. This minute arachnid feeds by extracting sap from the lower leaf surface, leading to chlorotic spots, necrosis and eventual defoliation, symptoms that directly compromise photosynthesis and overall yield.

In our Page IX magazine issue 8, Edwin Ademba provides an in-depth analysis of this pest, detailing its morphological features, life cycle, and management strategies. The article also highlights the Persea Mite Monitoring Scale, a valuable tool that helps producers assess infestation levels and guide timely intervention.

Access the full article and explore broader discussions on emerging agricultural challenges through our latest magazine issue, available at our website.

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