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15/12/2025

KT would like to congratulate Dr Kelvin Kamfwa and his team on the release of two common bean varieties in Zambia. They are; Kundalila and Nsunzu. To read more about his project, please click read more. 

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09/12/2025

Many congratulations to Mr Tebaya Zabi Serge on his graduation and for being awarded a Masters, from the University of Maroua, Cameroon. His thesis is titled: Screening of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata Walp) and identification of traits of agronomic interest in the Far North zone of Cameroon. 

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07/11/2025

We are delighted to congratulate Dr. Travis Parker and Dr. Kelvin Kamfwa on receiving Distinguished Achievement Awards at the International Bean Improvement Cooperative (BIC) and North American Pulse Improvement Association (NAPIA) Biennial Meeting 2025, held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln from November 3–6.

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23/10/2025

During our recent visit to Zimbabwe, the Kirkhouse Trust was pleased to present a short STOL (Stress Tolerant Orphan Legume) video at both the African Plant Breeders Association (APBA) Conference and the Kirkhouse Trust Combined Meeting.

We’re delighted to share that a full 15-minute version of the STOL video is now available if you click read more.

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