Nyandarua County – Communities in Geta Forest Station, located in the country’s west-central region, are set to be the latest beneficiaries of the Community Forest Association’s (CFA) new identity card system—which aims to distinguish genuine forest users from illegal loggers and encroachers, granting them regulated access to the Aberdares Forest. Each CFA ID card features […]
Landmark Trial in South Africa and Uganda Finds Twice Yearly HIV Prevention Injection Safe and Highly Effective New York City, June 20, 2024 – AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) welcomes the landmark results of the PURPOSE 1 HIV prevention study among adolescent girls and young women in South Africa and Uganda. Preliminary safety and efficacy […]
As the local community takes ownership of South-west Mau’s forest, there are signs of environmental recovery after years of deforestation. Progress is being made in sustainable beekeeping practices, which provide alternative livelihoods and reduce forest dwellers’ dependence on destructive activities. Grace Chepkemoi Kogei smiles shyly as Kass Media’s camera is adjusted to film her. She […]
Nairobi, 2 June 2024 – A multidisciplinary team at Kenyatta National Hospital recently performed Kenya’s first Transbronchial Lung Cryobiopsy (TBLC), marking a significant milestone in the nation’s medical advancements. The procedure, conducted on a 64-year-old patient, involved obtaining tissue samples from the lungs, enabling swift and accurate diagnosis. TBLC is a minimally invasive technique that […]
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), through its knowledge centre, Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya (SIB-K), and Kenya Plastics Pact in collaboration with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), today convened an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) workshop in Nairobi. The workshop was supported by USAID through Prosper Africa as part of a project to raise awareness […]
Nairobi, Kenya: 31 May 2024 – Google for Startups has announced 24 startups selected for the 2024 cohort of the Growth Academy: AI for Health program. The program is designed to support high-potential startups across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) that are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize healthcare and medical research. Among […]
Rotterdam, 28 May 2024 – Legume Technology, a global provider of microbial solutions for agricultural crops, has secured a grant commitment of $1,620,669 from the Gates Foundation, to support the company’s mission of addressing the needs of smallholder farmers in Africa through their groundbreaking product – LEGUMEFiX. This innovative biofertilizer solution, currently in the trial […]
Rotterdam, 28 May 2024 – The use of certified seeds that adhere to rigorous standards and protocols, leads to predictable yields and high-quality crops— making it easier for farmers to access markets with strict quality standards, mitigating risks associated with pests, diseases, and environmental factors, thereby safeguarding livelihoods and investments— says the delegates attending the […]
Rotterdam, 27 May 2024 – The profound impact of climate change, causing havoc across the globe, has prompted renewed calls for stakeholders in the seed industry to urgently re-evaluate their efforts in developing climate-resilient seed system—a crucial factor for achieving long-term food security in the face of extreme weather patterns. This conversation is taking place […]
How can infrastructure connectivity in the Aberdare landscape be harmonized with the preservation of its wildlife and ecosystem? This question arises within a legal context, concerning the proposed realignment of the Mau Mau Road (Ihithe-Aberdare Forest-Kahuruko-Ndunyu Njeru Road) —a 25-kilometer stretch set to traverse a dense forest canopy. In January 2024, the National Environment Management […]
