January 2022 – Page 2 – Science Africa

13 Jan, 22

Kenya: Sign Language Interpreters Transforming Access to Health Services for Deaf Persons in Kisumu

By Koffi Barry The incorporation of sign language interpreters in the healthcare system is gaining traction in the lakeside City of Kisumu. This comes after the County government of Kisumu employed two sign language interpreters in July, 2021 to assist patients with hearing impairments access services at two main hospitals within the county. Kenya has about […]

Meningitis Outbreak Ends in DRC

By Aziza Atieno The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has declared the meningitis outbreak that erupted in the north-eastern Tshopo Province over, with a total of 2662 cases and 205 deaths recorded. Over the years, the disease has been considered fatal since it is transmitted through droplets of respiratory or throat secretions from infected […]

13 Jan, 22

Spray Service Providers Curbing Misuse of Pesticides in Kenya

By Faith Atieno Being that the climatic conditions in the tropics favor the existence of pests and diseases, the use of pesticides to protect crops is often inevitable. However, pesticide use in Kenya has come under serious criticism with misuse of these products by farmers being cited as a major challenge. Timothy Njagi, Development Economist, […]

Kenya Reduces Electricity Cost by 15%

By Aziza Atieno The Kenyan Ministry of Energy announced the implementation of the 15% reduction in the electricity tariffs across the country as announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta in his speech marking the country’s 57th Jamhuri day. This is a move aimed at lowering systemic and commercial losses that will boost livelihoods and economic growth […]

07 Jan, 22

Kenya: Bicycles Easing Access to Health Services in Nyalenda Informal Settlement

By Evance Odhiambo Forty percent of Kisumu City residents reside in the informal settlements including Nyalenda. With such a population, access to proper healthcare has not been a walk in the park due to low income and the distance to health facilities. Over the past years, Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) have acted as a linkage […]