Massachusetts, Boston– F is for feminism and this was the mantra on the closing plenary of the 33rd International Association for Feminist Economics (IAFFE) Annual Conference 2025 that was held at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst from July 3 –…
Marrakech, Morocco — The scorching sun reigned over Marrakech as youthful leaders, entrepreneurs and investors across the African continent gathered for the first-ever YES Africa Summit. The summit was first of its kind. It took place from the 19th to…
Nairobi, Kenya — In a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves through East Africa’s medical community, the Aga Khan University Hospital—long considered one of the region’s premier healthcare institutions has been ordered to pay over $1.2 million (Kshs. 157 Million)…
Nairobi, Kenya– In a landmark move set to redefine the future of diagnostics in East Africa, the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) in Nairobi has become the first healthcare facility in the region to implement Roche Total Lab Automation (TLA),a…
In a bold move to reshape Africa’s health landscape, the Coalition for Health Research and Development (CHReaD), in collaboration with the Zihi Institute, the Ministry of Health, Kenya, Kenya Biovax Institute and the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization hosted…
Nairobi, Kenya – In a powerful act of resistance and reclamation, the Alliance for Women and Girls (AFWAG) unveiled Daughter of the Soil, a searing feminist documentary, unapologetically prioritizing the voices and rights of girls and young women. More than…
Washington, USA- The simmering tensions between the world’s two largest economies has officially hit a fever pitch. China has defiantly stood its ground, refusing to buckle under the weight of U.S. tariffs. In a stunning escalation of the ongoing trade…
Nairobi, Kenya- A critical dialogue exploded today, revealing the stark reality of dwindling foreign aid and igniting a movement. In a powerful, unfiltered yet timely dialogue held in Nairobi, top African development experts declared an inevitable end of dependency on…
The Kenyan health sector is on the brink of a crisis as USAID contracts and grants worth a staggering KSh 108.34 billion ($839.47 million) have been terminated. The shockwaves of these funding cuts are already being felt, with the Kenya…
Nakuru, Kenya — A seismic shift is underway in Africa’s health advocacy space. With USAID slashing health funding, experts from across the continent are stepping up, armed with strategy, evidence, and a bold new SMART advocacy approach. This week, 25…
