From Nairobi to Accra: What AVA Summits Mean for Africa’s Animal Advocacy Movement
When AVA Summit arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, from July 17–20, 2025, it marked a significant moment for Africa’s growing animal advocacy movement. It was AVA International’s first summit on the African continent, bringing together 264 participants from 32 countries, including advocates, organisations and movement leaders from across Africa and beyond.
Why You Should Go Vegan: 8 Reasons to Consider a Plant-Based Life
Going vegan is more than changing what’s on your plate. It can be a way to make everyday choices that align with your health, the environment and compassion for animals. From improving your diet and reducing your environmental footprint to discovering new foods and reconnecting with Africa’s rich plant-based food traditions, there are many reasons…
Cape Malay Vegetable Bobotie
Bobotie is one of South Africa’s best-known dishes, with roots in the Cape Malay community. Traditionally made with minced meat and a spiced egg-based topping, this plant-based interpretation uses lentils and vegetables while keeping the characteristic sweet-and-savoury spice profile.
Githeri — Kenyan Beans & Maize Stew
Githeri is a traditional Kenyan dish of boiled maize and beans. Associated particularly with the Kikuyu community, it has long been valued as an affordable, filling meal. A simple vegetable version brings out the natural flavour of the legumes and grains.
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Why You Should Go Vegan: 8 Reasons to Consider a Plant-Based Life
Going vegan is more than changing what’s on your plate. It can be a way to make everyday choices that align with your health, the environment and compassion for animals. From improving your diet and reducing your environmental footprint to discovering new foods and reconnecting with Africa’s rich plant-based food traditions, there are many reasons…
Mbaazi ya Nazi — Kenyan Pigeon Peas in Coconut Sauce
Mbaazi ya Nazi is a classic Swahili coastal dish made with pigeon peas simmered in a fragrant coconut sauce. Creamy, gently spiced and filling, it is traditionally enjoyed across Kenya’s coastal communities.
Cape Malay Vegetable Bobotie
Bobotie is one of South Africa’s best-known dishes, with roots in the Cape Malay community. Traditionally made with minced meat and a spiced egg-based topping, this plant-based interpretation uses lentils and vegetables while keeping the characteristic sweet-and-savoury spice profile.