On 11 November 2024, we marked the start of the inaugural icipe Science Week. Rather than be daunted by sudden and torrential rains, we were inspired by this eternal symbol of blessing. Our invited guests shared our spirit, with over 100 people, representing diplomatic missions, partners, collaborators and community members, gracing us with their presence. To all of you: Thank You

With the support of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), in partnership wit

Dr Abdou Tenkouano, Director General, icipe, has been nominated to the Council of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF), a newly launched body that is dedicated to advancing agricultural development on a worldwide scale.

As Africa, alongside the rest of the world, contends with a growing challenge of plastic waste, scientists from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), have found a promising solution to the menace – in the mealworm. 

Dr Dennis Beesigamukama, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), has been named the 2024 recipient of the Norman E. Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application, endowed by The Rockefeller Foundation.