June 2023 – Science Africa

Climate Finance in Africa: Is it Adequate, Effective and Innovative?

Climate Finance in Africa: Is it Adequate, Effective and Innovative? By Dr. Olufunso Somorin Humanity is constantly reminded that climate change remains the biggest threat it is currently facing. The reminders come through frequent episodes of flooding, droughts, sea level rise, pandemics, and biodiversity loss among others. In recent times, many global leaders, scientists, and […]

29 Jun, 23

Sorghum Threshers Reducing Post-Harvest Losses in Western Kenya

Sorghum Threshers Reducing Post-Harvest Losses in Western Kenya By Joyce Ojanji Sorghum is Africa’s second most important cereal, with the continent producing about 20 million tonnes per annum. However, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates that its loss stands at 2.67% between harvesting time to retailers, and can reach up […]

29 Jun, 23

Women not Accessing Public Tenders in Eastern Africa

Women not Accessing Public Tenders in Eastern Africa By Sharon Atieno Despite the large amount of government spending on procurement each year, up to 60% of national budgets in some countries, women and women-led businesses (WLBs) in Eastern Africa are not accessing these opportunities. This is according to a report carried out by the Africa […]

29 Jun, 23

Eastern Africa: Heavy Rainfall Expected over Some Areas

Eastern Africa: Heavy Rainfall Expected over Some Areas By Gift Briton Southern Sudan, northern South Sudan, western Eritrea, eastern Sudan and cross-border regions of north-western Ethiopia are likely to receive very heavy rainfall in the next seven days, with warmer-than-usual temperatures predicted over most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa. This is according to the […]

22 Jun, 23

Kenya:Public Entities to Face Sanctions for Non-compliance

Kenya:Public Entities to Face Sanctions for Non-compliance By Gift Briton Public entities in Kenya that will fail to award at least thirty percent of their procurement opportunities to the youth, people living with disabilities (PWDs) and women, will have their bank accounts frozen for non-compliance. This is set to take immediate effect should the new […]

22 Jun, 23

Africa: Adopt Research Led Interventions to Enhance Food Security

Africa: Adopt Research Led Interventions to Enhance Food Security By Joyce Ojanji With Africa being the world’s most food insecure continent despite the enormous potential for agricultural production, the continent has been called upon to adopt research led interventions to tackle food insecurity. Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Mithika Linturi said during the opening of […]

21 Jun, 23

AA Kenya and AMREF Flying Doctors Launch Maisha Membership

AA Kenya and AMREF Flying Doctors Launch Maisha Membership By Whitney Akinyi and Fidelis Rukwaro Automobile Association of Kenya (AA Kenya), a leading national automotive association, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with African Medical Research Foundation (AMREF) Flying Doctors to introduce Maisha Membership, an innovative air and ground ambulance scheme aimed at providing essential emergency […]

21 Jun, 23

AGPO: Women-led Businesses in Kenya Not Getting Enough Budget Allocation

AGPO: Women-led Businesses in Kenya Not Getting Enough Budget Allocation By Sharon Atieno Despite an increase in the number of women doing business with the government in Kenya, the amount allocated to them under the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) remains low. AGPO is an affirmative action law that requires public entities to apportion […]

21 Jun, 23

Need for Multi-Sectoral Collaboration to Close Gender Gap in Economic Growth

Need for Multi-Sectoral Collaboration to Close Gender Gap in Economic Growth By Gift Briton Despite women empowerment being one of the most strategic mechanisms for spurring economic productivity and growth, gender inequality remains a major impediment to women’s growth and well-being worldwide. Globally, gender gap in economic participation and opportunity has closed by 60%, according […]

21 Jun, 23

Kenya: AGPO Effective in Enhancing Women’s Empowerment Amidst Challenges

Kenya: AGPO Effective in Enhancing Women’s Empowerment Amidst Challenges By Sharon Atieno With the sustainable development goal (SDG)number five calling for gender equality and women empowerment, Kenya’s affirmative action law on public procurement dubbed the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) Act is proving effective in achieving this. This is according to the findings of […]