Nairobi, Kenya- The number of tobacco consumers has been rising in recent years, posing increasing threats of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). To this end, the government is now stepping up its efforts to curb tobacco use and protect public health through…
Kilifi, Kenya– As the world grapples with intensifying climate change and natural disasters, youth voices emerge as indispensable in shaping a safer, more resilient future. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has strategically invested in the next generation of leaders,…
Machakos, Kenya – The Coalition for Health Research and Development’s recent Budget Advocacy Workshop in Machakos, held on October 2, 2024, sparked renewed enthusiasm among participants from the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), National Organization of Peer Educators (NOPE), the…
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya is currently grappling with an alarming teenage pregnancy rate of approximately 18%. According to the latest Kenya Health Data Survey, nearly one in every five girls aged 15 to 19 is either pregnant or already a…
Kenya is grappling with the silent growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) with experts warning that lack of accurate data from individuals and limited diagnostic capacity may worsen the economic impact if nothing is done. In a recent discussion in…
Accra, Ghana – A new report by Greenpeace Africa and Greenpeace Germany has revealed the shocking environmental and public health impacts of the global second-hand clothing trade in Ghana. Titled “Fast Fashion, Slow Poison: The Toxic Textile Crisis in Ghana,”…
West Pokot, Kenya- In the arid, rugged landscapes of rural Kenya, a quiet revolution is unfolding. African Food Fellows and local communities have come together in a groundbreaking effort to harness the power of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in a…
Nairobi, Kenya– The air was electric with anticipation as Kenya’s newest crop of digital ninjas in a grand ceremony in Nairobi. These young innovators are equipped with cutting-edge digital skills and are poised to lead East Africa’s burgeoning tech industry…
Nairobi, Kenya -Kenya is gripped by a new political tempest, with Jimmy Wanjigi at its epicenter. Known for his opulent lifestyle and business acumen, Wanjigi has in the recent past metamorphosed into a public figure. His bold, unfiltered claims about…
The 2024 U.S. presidential election is poised to be a defining epoch in contemporary political discourse and at the center of it all is Donald J. Trump. Whether you love him or hate him, Trump is a polarizing figure whose…
