Science Africa – Page 41

03 Aug, 24

ICPAC Issues Flood Warning in the Horn of Africa

ICPAC Issues Flood Warning in the Horn of Africa By Joyce Ojanji Communities in the Horn of Africa should brace for heavy rains and floods over the next seven days. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)Climate Prediction and Application Centre (ICPAC) warnings emphasize the need for preparedness and vigilance in the face of potentially hazardous […]

02 Aug, 24

Biotech Crops Give Hope to Farmers

Biotech Crops Give Hope to Farmers By Gift Briton The success stories of how biotechnology has enabled numerous African farmers to navigate farming challenges, brought about by climate change, pests and diseases, provide hope for the possibility of getting the continent back on track towards hunger and malnutrition elimination by 2030. As documented by the […]

02 Aug, 24

Adoption of Hybrid Seed Varieties Transforming Kenya’s Arid Regions

Adoption of Hybrid Seed Varieties Transforming Kenya’s Arid Regions By Duncan Mboyah The Horn of Africa, an arid and semi-arid region (ASAL) used to have heavy rains and floods in the past but has since been replaced with prolonged drought. The region that includes North and Eastern Kenya has experienced below-average rainfall for three consecutive […]

Protect Surface, Groundwater Quality in Eastern Africa, Experts Urge

Protect Surface, Groundwater Quality in Eastern Africa, Experts Urge By Duncan Mboyah Kenyan climate change researchers call for regional monitoring and protection of surface and groundwater quality in Eastern Africa. The researchers say that water in arid and semi-arid areas can only be managed well through continuous monitoring in order to secure groundwater resources and […]

31 Jul, 24

Private Sector Urged to Back AU Peace Fund Revitalization

Private Sector Urged to Back AU Peace Fund Revitalization By Joyce Ojanji The African Union (AU)’s Peace Fund has received a significant boost as the African Development Bank (AfDB) expresses a strong commitment to revitalize the Fund, pledging to continue implementing innovative strategies to address fragility and build resilience across the continent. The Peace Fund […]

31 Jul, 24

How Riders Are Positively Changing Health-Seeking Behavior in Central Kenya

How Riders Are Positively Changing Health-Seeking Behavior in Central Kenya By Joyce Ojanji On the bumpy, dusty, and rutted roads of Ruiru Town, Kiambu County, in Central Kenya, motorcycle taxis, or Boda Bodas in local parlance, crisscross the busy town while honking at pedestrians with all manner of sounds. I am in town this Tuesday […]

Kenya among African Countries Trained on Gender Mainstreaming of Health Policies

Kenya among African Countries Trained on Gender Mainstreaming of Health Policies By Isabella Njeri The Kenyan Ministry of Health (MOH) staff have joined the list of African policymakers trained on evidence-based decision-making and gender inclusion in the policy-making process to improve health outcomes and promote equitable development. The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) and […]

25 Jul, 24

Empower Youth to Champion Water Catchment Restoration, Management- Experts Urge

Empower Youth to Champion Water Catchment Restoration, Management- Experts Urge By Clifford Akumu Water sector players in Kenya have called for youth empowerment to champion water catchment restoration and management issues across the country, a move aimed at conserving crucial water towers. The youth, the experts added, can employ their digital storytelling skills to champion […]

25 Jul, 24

African Countries Lagging Behind in Post-crash Response

African Countries Lagging Behind in Post-crash Response By Sharon Atieno Though timely and effective emergency care is an important part of road safety and can help prevent consequences of injuries as well as reduce deaths and disabilities, African countries are performing poorly in post-crash response. The recently released report on the status of road safety […]

25 Jul, 24

Hospital Ship Delivering Free Surgeries Offers Hope in Madagascar

Hospital Ship Delivering Free Surgeries Offers Hope in Madagascar By Joshua Isaac Fidisoa, a 53-year-old father of three and rice farmer in a remote village in Madagascar can now look towards the future with renewed hope after undergoing a life-changing surgical procedure to remove a massive tumour that had plagued him for 15 years. What […]