By Chemtai Kirui Nairobi, may have the cleanest and most breathable air in Africa, but a new report reveals that its air quality still poses a significant health risk. According to the 2022 World Air Quality Report, released earlier this week, Nairobi’s air is double the level of pollution deemed safe by the World Health […]
By Chemtai Kirui Kenya has been recognized with the Best Reproductive Maternal Newborn Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) scorecard and tools award for its use of technology in the fight against malaria. The technology has been decentralized to county-level and used in existing accountability mechanisms to aid in malaria elimination among women and children. The […]
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 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 […]
The practice of regenerative agriculture by a community threatened by Soil erosion, prevents topsoil loss, maintains soil integrity for sustainable crop yield, increases biodiversity and water retention. By Chemtai Kirui Communities living in Kerio Valley, in the lower-lands of Baringo and Elgeyo Marakwet County (EMC), are pastoralists. It is odd to drive a few meters down the road, without […]
By Chemtai Kirui World Health Organization (WHO) is asking the public to stay vigilant and practice safety measures this holiday season, after they say they noticed recent increase of new infection cases of Corona Virus, here in Africa, and that deadly new variant could emerge. “We have come a long way in bringing the pandemic under control, and […]
A massive US $ 385,000 or KES. 46,970,000 investment will significantly increase response to incidents of human wildlife conflict in Kenya. Wildlife conservation organizations in Tsavo and Amboseli received the donation from USAID Kenya through the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). Tsavo Trust and Amboseli Ecosystem Trust received two vehicles each, Big Life Limited received one motorcycle, and […]
By Chemtai Kirui Long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) is an injectable form of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Termed by World Health Organization (WHO) as a safe and highly effective HIV prevention tool, CAB-LA is recommended to be used by people living with HIV as well as for someone seeking to reduce the risk of HIV acquisition. CAB-LA is said […]
President William Ruto has said Kenya will back the Nairobi Peace Process to bring peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He assured the people of DRC of Kenya’s unwavering support and determination to stay the course until peace is achieved. Peace, the President said, is a prerequisite for the region’s economic prosperity, including opportunities […]
