A study conducted by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Institute (KALRO) has found that cassava production in western Kenya is under threat from pests and diseases, particularly Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) and Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD). However, the research also highlights a glimmer of hope with the adoption of improved cassava varieties that are resistant to CMD and tolerant to CBSD, such as MM96/4271. The study emphasizes the need for continued surveillance and management of pests like whiteflies and cassava green mites (CGM), partly due to climate change. It also advocates for strengthening seed delivery systems, enhancing marketing structures, and providing farmer training in good agricultural practices to safeguard yields and maintain cassava as a climate-resilient crop. The research underscores the importance of ongoing research and development of effective control strategies for cassava pests and diseases.