Dr. Obai Khalifa & Dr. Huyam Salih On Livestock, Climate, and the Future of Food in Africa

This episode of Connecting The Dots with Juliette we’re joined by Dr. Huyam Salih, Director of AU-IBAR (African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources) and Dr. Obai Khalifa, Deputy Director for Agricultural Development at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, two leading experts who break down the science and controversy behind Kenya’s vaccination campaign for Foot and Mouth Disease and PPR, the climate implications of reducing livestock herds, and the widespread misinformation surrounding methane emissions and lab-grown meat. We also shine a light on the contributions and challenges of smallholder farmers, who are the backbone of African agriculture. With clarity and nuance, this episode explores why equitable, climate-smart, and locally driven solutions are essential to Africa’s food future.