Analysis of the Uptake of Solutions Journalism by the Media and Academe in East Africa By Daniel Otunge This report examines the uptake and impact of Solutions Journalism (SoJo) across four East African countries—Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania—with a focus on its adoption, practice, and influence within the media ecosystem. Solutions Journalism, defined as rigorous, […]

Delays in Approving Advanced Crop Varieties Costing Kenya KSh 20.4 Billion By Dickens Okinyi Delays in adopting advanced maize, cotton, and potato varieties have cost the country a staggering KSh 20.4 billion in just five years. The losses could have boosted food security, increased farmer incomes, and protected the environment. This is according to a […]

Cover Manure Heaps, Farmers Urged By Milliam Murigi To prevent nutrient loss and reduce emission of greenhouse gases, farmers should cover heaps of solid manure that are often left bare. Dr. Sonja Leitner, senior scientist at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), said during the International Greenhouse Gas and Animal Agriculture Conference. “Manure is one […]

Africa Hosts Inaugural Global Livestock Climate Conference By Milliam Murigi Africa, home to one-third of the world’s livestock, is for the first time hosting the International Greenhouse Gas and Animal Agriculture Conference (GGAA). The 9th edition of the event, taking place in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, marks a major step toward inclusive global dialogue on how […]

East Africa: Public-Private Partnership Boosting Graduate Employability By Gift Briton Public-private partnership between Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutes and the private sector is increasing graduate employability in East Africa. Eight in ten graduates from East African TVET institutes are securing jobs within six months of completing their studies. This improvement is a […]

Kenya: People Living with HIV Demand Inclusion in National Health Scheme By Gift Briton and Dickens Okinyi Under the harsh mid-morning sun, members of the National Empowerment Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Kenya (NEPHAK) marched to government offices, demanding that HIV care and diagnostic services be covered under the new Social […]

Kenya’s GMO Resistance Threatens Future of Livestock Farming By Milliam Murigi Kenya’s livestock sector, already struggling with high production costs, faces an uncertain future as the country continues to resist the adoption of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Stakeholders in the animal feed industry warn that the refusal and slow uptake of GMOs is locking the […]

Collaboration, Stigma Reduction, Community Engagement Crucial to Curb Youth Suicide By Sharon Atieno Suicide, particularly among youths, remains a significant health burden in Africa, with stigma, limited awareness and scarce access to mental health services worsening the situation. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every year, more than 700,000 people around the world die […]

Illicit Alcohol Fueling Kenya’s Public Health Crisis By Job Okoth Illicit alcohol -drinks that are made, sold, or smuggled outside the law- is fueling a growing public health crisis in Kenya, with new findings showing that Kenyans now drink more unsafe brews than legal ones despite the risks of poisoning, disability, and even death. According […]