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…
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…
Mombasa, Kenya- A shadow falls across the promise of sustainable development as climate change disproportionately impacts women and girls. This stark reality was brought to light during a UNFPA-led training in Kenya. The training brought to light the correlation between…
Kisumu County, Kenya – For the past eight hours, unrelenting rain has pummeled River Nyando, turning the waterway into a raging torrent and displacing over 600 people. This deluge is just the latest chapter in a devastating flood crisis gripping…
Nairobi, Kenya – In a year marked by global turmoil, Kenya seems to have emerged as a beacon of progress, forging ahead with its ambitious development agenda. This success story, however, wouldn’t be complete without highlighting the critical role played…
Marsabit, Kenya– A pre-dawn chill hung in the air as we arrived in arrived in Heilu Manyatta ward, 772 kilometers away from Nairobi. It was early morning around 6 am and we were just in time to witness a donkey…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria– A state once enriched by vast crude oil reserves, now grapples with an environmental catastrophe – ecocide. The oil industry, once an economic engine, has become a relentless polluter, scarring landscapes and poisoning communities. This devastation began…
