This week, Kenya saw its biggest protest that called for a woman’s right to life and a crackdown on the soaring cases of femicide. The demonstration, which was felt throughout the country, rallied against the government’s failure to tackle a growing femicide epidemic throughout the East African nation. Data shows that in the seven years … Read more
Indigenous African grains such as millet and sorghum are known to be nutritious but are not popular with many, especially the Gen Zers who view the grains as food for the poor. To change this narrative, a Kenyan entrepreneur is using the grains to make snacks and breakfast cereals to promote consumption of indigenous grains … Read more
Nairobi — A polio vaccination campaign that was planned for November but postponed due to heavy rains and floods is finally taking place in three high risk counties in the northeastern part of Kenya. This comes after 13 cases of the so-called circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (CVDPV2) were discovered last year in the area. … Read more
Kenya is facing a deeply troubling crisis as femicide rates soar, leading human rights groups to declare the situation a national emergency. Since the commencement of the year, one in four women has lost their lives to violence, prompting allegations of governmental inaction. Femicide, defined as the intentional killing of women because of their gender, … Read more
The surge in gender-based violence and the alarming rise in the number of women falling victim to femicide have ignited a fervent call for action and justice. On Saturday, thousands of women took to the streets in major cities, brandishing placards advocating for an end to femicide. The signs displayed powerful messages, including #StopKillingUs, #EndFemicideKe … Read more
With the growing concern over greenhouse gas emissions that are blamed for climate change, a Kenyan-Dutch company is introducing electric bikes in sub-Saharan Africa for deliveries in urban areas to help reduce emissions. The transport sector plays a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the effects of global warming. Juma Majanga reports … Read more
BRUSSELS — The Brits are making a comeback in the EU capital. Exhibit A: Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s international policy shop is wrapping up a hiring spree in Brussels. In just a year, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) went from virtually non-existent in the Brussels bubble to recruiting some half-dozen … Read more
nairobi, kenya — Kenya has embarked on its biggest rhino relocation project and began the difficult work Tuesday of tracking, darting and moving 21 of the critically endangered beasts, which can each weigh over a ton, to a new home. A previous attempt at moving rhinos in the East African nation was a disaster in … Read more
Home Education India International Science Festival 2023 Starts On Wednesday, Here’s A Snapshot of Events The aim of this science festival is to celebrate the achievements of India in the frontier areas of science and technology. The central theme of IISF 2023 is “Science and Technology Public Outreach in Amrit Kaal”. IISF 2023: The India … Read more
BLANTYRE, MALAWI — Malawi, which already is suffering from food shortages, this week banned the import of unmilled maize from Kenya and Tanzania over concerns that the spread of maize lethal necrosis disease could wipe out the staple food. The ministry of agriculture announced the ban in a statement that said the disease has no … Read more
