Science Africa – Page 51

Sports-Environmental Conservation Initiative Launched in Kenya

Sports-Environmental Conservation Initiative Launched in Kenya By Duncan Mboyah The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K), Athletics Kenya and Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Africa centre has launched an initiative that integrates environmental conservation and social responsibility in sports. Dr. Aderiana Mbandi, UNEP air quality expert says that through collaborative efforts, […]

Cholera: Over 1.2 Million Tests Distributed to 14 Countries

Cholera: Over 1.2 Million Tests Distributed to 14 Countries By Willy Ngumbi Despite the availability of simple, effective, and affordable treatment, Cholera, with high case fatality rates has been surging globally since 2021. As such, more than 1.2 million cholera rapid diagnostic tests will be shipped to 14 countries in the largest-ever global deployment, with […]

Antimicrobial Resistance Could Spell Disaster for Global Economy, Experts Warn

Antimicrobial Resistance Could Spell Disaster for Global Economy, Experts Warn By Gift Briton Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) -bacterial infections due to antibiotic resistance- is expected to dramatically impact nearly every facet of life over the next decade, with Global Leaders Group (GLG) calling on countries to take action to address the issue. AMR is already a […]

08 Apr, 24

Regenesys Education Group Expands to Kenya

Regenesys Education Group Expands to Kenya By Gift Briton The entry of Regenesys Education Group, a leading global digital education institution, in Kenya is set to democratize access to quality higher education in the country. With just Ksh. 3,000 every month for two years, Kenyan students can enroll in various degree programmes offered by Regenesys, […]

Kenya: Need to Address Online Violence in Tertiary Institutions

Kenya: Need to Address Online Violence in Tertiary Institutions By Gift Briton The online world is becoming a new frontier for gender-based violence (GBV) in Kenya, with nine out of ten young adults enrolled in tertiary institutions witnessing such violence, a recent study reveals. The study was conducted by Collaborative Center for Gender and Development […]

04 Apr, 24

Increasing Pleasurable Emotions in Adolescence Linked to Improved Health, Well-Being in Adulthood

Increasing Pleasurable Emotions in Adolescence Linked to Improved Health, Well-Being in Adulthood By Sharon Atieno Developing positive affect- the experience of pleasurable emotions, such as happiness, joy, excitement, and calm- during adolescence could lead to improved health and well-being outcomes in adulthood. This is according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine […]

04 Apr, 24

Rare Constitutional Action Breaks Land Ownership Barriers against Masaai Women

Rare Constitutional Action Breaks Land Ownership Barriers against Masaai Women By Duncan Mboyah A rare constitutional action in Kenya that created community lands and allowed indigenous communities to own land and become members of the land committee management has lit up Masaai women’s faces and ushered in a brighter future. The enactment of the Community […]

02 Apr, 24

African Experts’ Capacity Strengthened in Seed Certification, Testing

African Experts’ Capacity Strengthened in Seed Certification, Testing By Joyce Ojanji To improve seed certification and seed testing in African countries, the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), in collaboration with the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), has held a five-day capacity training for seed analysts and inspectors from Mali, Chad, Niger, and the Democratic […]

02 Apr, 24

More than One Billion Meals Wasted Daily

More than One Billion Meals Wasted Daily By Sharon Atieno With more than 783 million people hungry and one in three people facing food insecurity, the world wasted more than one billion meals daily in 2022. This is according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Food Waste Index 2024 report co-authored with Water and […]

02 Apr, 24

Soft-skills Training Crucial in Improving Women’s Employability

Soft-skills Training Crucial in Improving Women’s Employability By Gift Briton and Joyce Ojanji Soft-skills training increases the probability of youths being employed with women benefiting more. This is according to a study by researchers from the Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP), under the Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW) – East Africa initiative funded […]