February 2023 – Science Africa

28 Feb, 23

Research, Development Key to Africa’s Industrialization, Economic Diversification

Research, Development Key to Africa’s Industrialization, Economic Diversification Christabel Ligami Investing in research and development by African countries will deliver sustainable industrialization and economic diversification on the continent. This will enable the continent to harness technology for a green, inclusive, and resilient Africa. Antonio Pedro, Acting Executive Secretary Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) said during […]

Mozambique Kicks off Cholera Vaccination Campaign

Mozambique Kicks off Cholera Vaccination Campaign By Joyce Ojanji Mozambique has kicked off a cholera vaccination campaign targeting around 720,000 people in eight districts as a control measure against an outbreak in which 5260 cases and 37 deaths have been recorded to date since September 2022. The five-day campaign, which started 10 days after the […]

24 Feb, 23

Kenya: ASAL Governors Chart Way Forward for Climate Resilience Project

Kenya: ASAL Governors Chart Way Forward for Climate Resilience Project By Sharon Atieno Kenyan Governors from the 21 arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) and representation from the Council of Governors gathered in Mombasa to discuss the implementation modalities of a new project to cushion pastoral communities against the negative impacts of climate change. The World […]

24 Feb, 23

5.4 Million Kenyans at Risk of Drought in the Coming Months

5.4 Million Kenyans at Risk of Drought in the Coming Months By Joyce Ojanji Severe drought is projected to leave approximately 5.4 million people in Kenya without adequate access to food and water between March and June 2023, according to the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The IRC forecast indicated a 43% increase in the number […]

24 Feb, 23

Kenya: New Commission to Spearhead Cleanliness of Nairobi Rivers Launched

Kenya: New Commission to Spearhead Cleanliness of Nairobi Rivers Launched By Gift Briton President William Ruto launched the new Nairobi River Commission mandated to spearhead activities aimed at restoring the cleanliness of waters and supporting socio-economic programs along the Nairobi river basin. In coordination with other stakeholders such as county governments, civil society organizations, private […]

AATF, FANRPAN Partner to Improve Food Security in Africa

AATF, FANRPAN Partner to Improve Food Security in Africa By Joyce Ojanji The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and the Food Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) have announced a five-year partnership agreement to create an enabling environment to accelerate eradication of poverty, hunger and malnutrition in Africa. The agreement will establish and […]

Africa: New Biobased Food Products to Boost Nutritional Security

Africa: New Biobased Food Products to Boost Nutritional Security By Gift Briton BioInnovate Africa project and its partners in Eastern Africa have released new biobased products which are expected to boost food and nutritional security in Africa. According to a BioInnovate Africa e- newsletter titled Enhancing bioeconomy growth prospects in Eastern Africa, these products include […]

Kenya: Over Four Million People Facing Acute Food Insecurity

Kenya: Over Four Million People Facing Acute Food Insecurity By Gift Briton Nearly five million people across 23 arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) counties in Kenya, are facing acute food insecurity and consequently requiring humanitarian assistance. This is according to the 2022 short rains season assessment report, conducted between 11th January and 10th February 2023. […]

African Leaders Call for Urgent Action to Strengthen Routine Immunization

African Leaders Call for Urgent Action to Strengthen Routine Immunization By Joyce Ojanji With the COVID-19 pandemic leaving a total of 8.4 million children in the African region unimmunized, compared with 18 million globally, African leaders have endorsed a declaration to revitalize the momentum for all populations to have universal access to immunization. The declaration […]

20 Feb, 23

Kenya: Drones to Boost Forest Surveillance

Kenya: Drones to Boost Forest Surveillance By Sharon Atieno The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has received two drones worth EUR 106,000 to boost its efforts in forest surveillance across the country. The drones given by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will help in forest conservation by providing real-time information on […]