Universities urged to champion indigenous crops for food and climate

Participants to the ORPHAN Project workshop learn about indigenous vegetables research at JKUAT sample indigineous vegitable on August 6, 2025. Mike Kihaki, Standard

High Institutions of learning in the region have been challenged to adopt African traditional crops and vegetables for food security, nutrition, and environmental sustainability.

The call comes at a time when the world faces growing food insecurity and climate instability. Experts now say these crops shape relevant research agendas to inspiring entrepreneurship, innovation, and community-based learning in universities.