Month: August 2019

PI: Dr Richard Bates Tanzania contains some of the world’s greatest archaeological sites, including the Laetoli footprints (Lucy footprints) and World Heritage sites, such as the Kilwa Kisiwani, a 9th C powerful settlement on the Swahili Coast (placed on the ‘List of World Heritage in Danger’ in 2004). Both tangible (monuments, buildings, etc.) and intangible … Read more

PI: Professor John Jones Potato is the second most important staple food crop in Kenya and the surrounding region. Potato is a dual-purpose crop and is grown for both food and income, with over 90% of the land used for potato cultivation belonging to smallholders. According to the FAO, potato yields in Kenya have been … Read more