Food safety concerns are a growing focus in Africa, as elsewhere in the world. Food borne illnesses are a preventable and under-reported public health problem. These illnesses are a burden on public health and contribute significantly to the cost of health care. They also present a major challenge to certain groups of …

Sweetpotato ranks as the seventh most important food crop in the world. In East Africa, it is the third most important food crop. However, despite the crop being a nutritious major staple crop throughout Africa, it remains one of the least marketed. This could be attributed to the long-held perception …