Science Africa – Page 75

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 […]

19 Jun, 23

IGAD: Alarming Levels of Acute Food Insecurity, Malnutrition

IGAD: Alarming Levels of Acute Food Insecurity, Malnutrition By Maina Simon The food security in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region comprising Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan, is worsening. This was noted during the launch of the IGAD regional food security crises report for the year 2023 in a hybrid […]

16 Jun, 23

Visa Launches Program to Support Africa’s Fintech Start-ups

Visa Launches Program to Support Africa’s Fintech Start-ups By Whitney Akinyi To provide support to Africa’s growing community of start-ups and entrepreneurs in the financial technology (fintech) sector, Visa, a leading digital multi-international financial company, has unveiled its new Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. The launch took place during the Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa event […]

A Climate Finance Goal that Works for Developing Countries

A Climate Finance Goal that Works for Developing Countries By Richard Kozul-Wright After years of failing to meet climate finance commitments, the new climate finance goal under discussion this week in Bonn is critical, but without supporting reforms of the global financial architecture we risk repeating past mistakes. As cities across North America are covered […]

COVID-19: African Countries Urged Not to Drop Guard

COVID-19: African Countries Urged Not to Drop Guard By Sharon Atieno With up to 6,000 new cases being registered weekly in the African region, countries have been urged not to drop their guard despite COVID-19 declining as a public health emergency of international concern. “The acute phase of the pandemic might be over, but the […]

Urgent Need for Improved WASH Services in Health Care Facilities

Urgent Need for Improved WASH Services in Health Care Facilities By Opija Raduk Millions of lives can be saved and economic losses prevented through a simple and affordable intervention: ensuring access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in healthcare facilities worldwide. This is according to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and […]

14 Jun, 23

AATF, FARA Join Forces to Boost Agricultural Outcomes in Africa

AATF, FARA Join Forces to Boost Agricultural Outcomes in Africa By Whitney Akinyi The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance agricultural productivity, competitiveness and resilience in the continent. This partnership agreement will focus on promoting the generation and […]