08 Aug, 23

Eastern Africa: Public Advised to Avoid Excess Exposure to Sun

Eastern Africa: Public Advised to Avoid Excess Exposure to Sun By Gift Briton High temperatures which could potentially lead to heat-related fatigue are expected in parts of Sudan, Eritrea and Afar region in Ethiopia. According to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)’s Climate Prediction and Application Centre(ICPAC), the public is advised to keep hydrated and […]
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07 Aug, 23

Nandi County’s Wetland Restoration Efforts Bringing Back Sitatungas

Nandi County’s Wetland Restoration Efforts Bringing Back Sitatungas By Sharon Atieno Found in more than 25 African countries, sitatungas have a population of about 170,000 individuals globally. Of these, Kenya is home to only 473 individuals. A sitatunga (tragelaphus spekei) is a rare swamp-dwelling antelope, distinguished by its long, splayed hooves which are well-adapted for […]
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07 Aug, 23

Food Security: Sub-Saharan Africa Should Leverage Available Climate-Smart Seed Varieties

Food Security: Sub-Saharan Africa Should Leverage Available Climate-Smart Seed Varieties By Whitney Akinyi Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have been urged to take advantage of the already available newly improved climate-smart seed varieties to boost agricultural productivity in the region. Dr. Munyaradzi Jonga, the Seed Production Specialist and TAAT Maize Compact Lead at African Agricultural […]
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Eastern Africa: Brace for Chilly Weather

Eastern Africa: Brace for Chilly Weather By Gift Briton Northern Somalia, central Ethiopia, and central Kenya including Nairobi, are likely to experience cooler than usual temperatures in the next seven days. The forecast by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development(IGAD’s) Climate Prediction and Application Centre(ICPAC), shows. Also, extremely heavy rainfall is expected in western Sudan while […]
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Hepatitis: WHO Calls for Increased Testing Amidst Alarming Trends

Hepatitis: WHO Calls for Increased Testing Amidst Alarming Trends By Gift Briton The World Health organization (WHO) warns about the alarming increase in viral hepatitis, noting that the disease could kill more people than malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV combined by 2040, if current infection trends continue. According to the organization, hepatitis causes liver damage and […]
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