African Centre for Technology Studies - ACTS

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11/06/2026

📣 Call for Expression of Interest (EOI): Collaborators for the Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain Solutions (SCCCS) Programme in Kenya

The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is inviting qualified organisations to partner in scaling sustainable cooling and cold-chain solutions across Kenya through the Kenya SPOKE initiative. This collaboration will support the development of community cooling hubs, strengthen market access for smallholder farmers and advance climate-friendly cold-chain systems in key horticultural value chains.

We welcome applications from organisations with experience in agrifood value chain development, business model design, financing partnerships, sustainable cold-chain systems and inclusive development approaches.

✅ Priority Counties:
🔹 Kiambu 🔹 Kajiado 🔹 Nyandarua 🔹Nakuru 🔹Meru 🔹 Machakos 🔹Makueni 🔹Bungoma 🔹 Trans Nzoia 🔹Narok 🔹Kisii 🔹Nyamira 🔹 Murang’a 🔹Baringo 🔹 Taita Taveta

Learn more and apply here 👉🏾 https://acts-net.org/opportunities/call-for-expression-of-interest/

28/04/2026

🗓️ 14 April 2026

👩🏾‍🌾 👨🏾‍🌾 Farmers in Lari gathered for a Farmers Day hosted by the Lari Horticultural Farmers’ Cooperative Society (LHFCS), bringing together county leadership, extension officers and partners working across production, inputs and markets.

Among those present were Chief Officer Benson Ndung’u, CECM for Agriculture, County Government of Kiambu, alongside stakeholders including Stella from FarmRise - Powered By Bayer, Joyce Gema from Tradecare, Linet, Safi Organics Ltd. and Caroline, a key off taker who joined to better understand where her produce comes from.

The day centered on lessons from demo farm activities (Oct 2025 – Feb 2026), with a focus on soil preparation, nursery management, pest control and crop-specific practices for carrots, cabbage and potatoes. Farmers shared practical changes already underway, including improved soil preparation, raised nurseries and natural pest control methods like marigold planting and onion use.

Key takeaways:
🔸 Start with understanding your farm conditions
🔸 Raised nurseries improve germination
🔸 Crop-specific management is critical
🔸 Integrated pest management reduces chemical use
🔸 Soil health shapes food quality and market trust
🔸 Stronger extension follow-up is needed

The importance of food safety and market segmentation also came out strongly, alongside a key moment of exchange between farmers and buyers, reinforcing trust and transparency in the value chain.

Looking ahead, LHFCS is focusing on structured planting, traceability, bulk input purchasing and farmer clustering to improve coordination, reduce costs and enhance market access. LHFCS Officer Benson noted that the future of the cooperative lies in moving from individual production to coordinated farming systems that improve both efficiency and bargaining power.

Read more here 👉🏾 https://acts-net.org/lari-horticultural-farmers-cooperative-society-brings-farmers-and-markets-closer/

Christine Ndiritu | Patience Mebo Ochieng | Catherine. W. Kilelu | Zipporah Maina

21/04/2026

📣 Consultancy Opportunity Alert!

We are looking for a facilitator to strategically support and guide in co-development of our Strategic Plan for the year 2027 to 2031.

✅ Objective
The primary objective of this consultancy is to facilitate and guide the development of a new Strategic Plan for the organization. At the end of the process the main goal is to develop a Strategic Plan that builds upon our achievements as well as the external operating environment in the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) ecosystem.

✅ Expected Deliverables
🔹 A structured plan on how to support the four working groups based on available internal resources and mapped external environment.
🔹 A format for the five-year Strategic Plan – 2027-2031; and structured plan on how to align the available resources to this format.
🔹 A programme for engaging the stakeholders for their input towards the strategic plan co-development.
🔹 Facilitating in at least four strategic planning meetings/webinars/workshops involving all stakeholders.
🔹 First draft strategic plan co-developed with all stakeholders.

Visit 👉🏾 https://acts-net.org/opportunities/development-and-delivery-of-acts-strategic-plan-2027-2031/ to learn more and apply!

Deadline: 30th April 2026

21/04/2026

🌍 What does “impact” in climate adaptation really mean and how do we get there?

This week in Cape Town, the CLARE Capacity Strengthening Hub (African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) & PlanAdapt) in partnership with SouthSouthNorth are hosting the CLARE CS Hub Seasonal School that brings together researchers and practitioners to examine how adaptation research can move beyond knowledge generation to drive real-world change. The focus is on strengthening capacities to enhance the impact of adaptation research.

At the heart of the discussions is a shift from producing outputs to shaping outcomes. Conversations are focusing on what effective adaptation looks like, as well as the systems, partnerships and pathways needed to translate research into action. There is also a growing emphasis on moving from defining impact to co-creating solutions. A shared understanding is forming that impact goes beyond reports and publications and is reflected in influence, relationships and lasting change over time.

A timely reminder that meaningful climate adaptation is not just about what we know, but how that knowledge is applied, by whom and for whom.

Heidi Braun | Laura Owings Rawden | Michelle Hahn-Baker | Joel Onyango | Tamara Nyirenda | Adéle Hosken | Suzanne Carter | Martin Rokitzki | Dr. Ruth Wambui (PhD) | Monroe Dikiny | Lisa Manya | Roy Bouwer | Xoliswa Ndeleni | Jamie Adams | Sumetee Pahwa Gajjar | Carys Richards | Biplav Pradhan | Alannah Hofemeier | Phuu Thit Kyaw | Dorcas Kalele, Ph.D | Salome Okoth | Maureen Kabasa | Fiona Makayoto | ROSALIA KYENGO | Ursulla Wandili

CLARE Programme | International Development Research Centre (IDRC) | CRDI en Afrique centrale et de l'Ouest | IDRC in West and Central Africa | IDRC in Asia | IDRC in Eastern and Southern Africa | CRDI en Afrique orientale et australe

Photo Credit: Jamie Adams, SSN

Learn more about CLARE and the CS Hub here: 👉🏾 https://clareprogramme.org/project/clare-capacity-strengthening-hub/

👩🏾‍💻 👨🏾‍💻 Stay tuned for more updates!

17/04/2026

📣 We are Hiring!

We’re looking for a Finance Officer to join our team.

The officer will work within the Finance & Administration Department and will support day-to-day financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:
🔹Manage day-to-day financial operations (payments, reconciliations, reporting)
🔹Ensure compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements
🔹Prepare donor reports and budget vs actual reports
🔹Support internal and external audits
🔹Strengthen internal controls, policies and procedures
🔹Supervise and guide the accounts assistant

Minimum Requirements:
🔹Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
🔹Active ICPAK membership
🔹At least 3 years’ experience in a donor-funded setup
🔹Proficiency in accounting systems (Microsoft Business Central is a plus)

Visit 👉🏾 https://acts-net.org/opportunities/vacancy-announcement-finance-officer/ to learn more and apply!

10/04/2026