By Chemtai Kirui Kenya is fighting back against an impending humanitarian crisis as it battles the worst drought in decades. With the sixth consecutive failed rainy season causing damage to crops, livestock, and biodiversity, the region is now facing a worsening malnutrition crisis. But the government is taking action to address the underlying causes of […]
By Chemtai Kirui The Covid-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on East Africa’s tourism industry, leading to significant job losses and reduced income. Despite the region’s efforts to diversify its sources of tourism, it has struggled to attract visitors from other countries. However, China’s recent decision to resume international travel after a three-year closed […]
By Chemtai Kirui On February 2nd, World Wetlands Day was celebrated with the theme “It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration.” This year’s theme highlights the importance of restoring wetlands, which play a crucial role in combating climate change and preserving biodiversity. In Kenya, the significance of wetlands was acknowledged with a cleanup event along the Sosiani […]
By Chemtai Kirui Mombasa, Kenya – Mombasa County Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir hosted Vital Strategies Road Safety Director Sylviane Ratte and Africa Deputy Director Daniel Chekol in a meeting to re-affirm their commitment to promoting road safety in Mombasa City. Vital Strategies is an implementing partner of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety […]
By Chemtai Kirui The Ashden Awards, a global climate prize that recognizes organizations powering a fairer future, has announced that entries for the 2023 awards are now open. The awards will recognize eight trailblazing and empowering initiatives in low-income countries and the UK, with a focus on supercharging climate innovation and widening access to clean […]
What actions can African countries, healthcare providers and healthcare organisations take to improve the provision of health services to the continent’s 1.4 billion citizens? Africa faces the dual challenge of poor healthcare systems and a high burden of disease, especially among poorer communities. According to a McKinsey report, the continent bears nearly twice the disease […]
Nairobi, Kenya: Paula Kahumbu, a renowned conservationist and the Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year for 2021 winner, has shed light on some of Kenya’s most remarkable conservation heroes who are working to protect and restore the country’s diverse but threatened, ecosystems. Kahumbu has chosen three stories to highlight Kenya’s current drought is affecting […]
. European Investment Bank, International Solar Alliance and the African Union unveil study into Africa’s green hydrogen potential, with the support of the Government of Mauritania, HyDeal and UCLG Africa · Analysis highlights benefits of harnessing solar power to create green hydrogen in four African hubs: Mauritania, Morocco, southern Africa and Egypt · Green hydrogen […]
KILELE Health Association, a local Non-Profit that works with cancer survivors and caregivers to increase the quality of life in survivorship, has launched Thamani Yetu Initiative, a social campaign which aims at providing 20,000 women and girls with awareness and education about cervical health, and reaching 5,000 eligible women and girls with information and interventions […]
Experts warn of invasive tree species that can alter soil chemistry, making it inhospitable for other plants, potentially causing harm to ecosystems, and also reducing fertility of soil. By Chemtai Kirui Experts are sounding the alarm on the proliferation of invasive tree species that are altering the chemistry of the soil and making it inhospitable […]
