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Kenya: Programme to Equip Youths with Online Employment Skills Launched

Kenya: Programme to Equip Youths with Online Employment Skills Launched By Bella Conte The Kenyan government has launched an innovative initiative aimed at enhancing workforce readiness among the youth and promoting economic growth across the country. The National Online Employment Skills Development is a collaboration programme between Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, State Department […]

14 Jun, 23

Eastern Africa: Regulations Not Favouring Women in Public Procurement

Eastern Africa: Regulations Not Favouring Women in Public Procurement By Sharon Atieno Despite governments spending a large amount on public procurement annually, at least 15% of gross domestic product (GDP), women-led businesses in Eastern Africa remain underrepresented in accessing these contracts. This is according to a report by the Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) […]

13 Jun, 23

Warmer Temperatures Expected in the Greater Horn of Africa

Warmer Temperatures Expected in the Greater Horn of Africa By Gift Briton Most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA) are likely to experience warmer-than-average temperatures throughout the week. This is according to a weekly forecast by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)’s Climate Prediction and Application Centre(ICPAC). The forecast notes that Central to northern […]

Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Equatorial Guinea Ends

World Animal Protection Calls on the Public to Eat Less Meat By Bella Conte The Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Equatorial Guinea has officially ended after 42 days without any new cases. The outbreak, a first of its kind in the country, has led to 12 deaths and 17 confirmed cases. All the 23 probable cases reported died while […]

World Animal Protection Calls on the Public to Eat Less Meat

World Animal Protection Calls on the Public to Eat Less Meat By Maina Simon In a bid to raise awareness about the negative impacts of high meat consumption on people’s health, environment and animal welfare, World Animal Protection, a leading animal welfare organization, has launched the “EatLessMeat” campaign. Speaking at the launch, Dr, Victor Yamo, […]

10 African Early Career Scientists Awarded Global Health Fellowships

10 African Early Career Scientists Awarded Global Health Fellowships By Maina Simon Ten outstanding early career scientists from nine African countries have been awarded four-year fellowships that will build their capacity to conduct cutting-edge research in global health. They include Alphonsus Ugwu (Nigeria), Amadou Niangaly (Mali), Carine Kunsevi Kilola (South Africa), Daniel Amoako-Sakyi (Ghana), Diana […]

08 Jun, 23

Aga Khan Development Network: Over 10 Million Livelihoods Improved in East Africa

Aga Khan Development Network: Over 10 Million Livelihoods Improved in East Africa By Whitney Akinyi Over the last two years, more than 10 million people in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Mozambique have had their livelihoods positively impacted by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)’s Eastern Africa Regional COVID-19 Response Programme. The project is a joint […]

Solutions to Plastic Pollution, Focus of 2023 World Environment Day

Solutions to Plastic Pollution, Focus of 2023 World Environment Day By Whitney Akinyi With plastic pollution posing significant challenges to the planet, human health, and biodiversity, the 2023 World Environment Day focused on solutions to end this menace. The world produces over 430 million tonnes of plastic annually, two-thirds of which are short-lived products that soon become […]

07 Jun, 23

Amref Health Africa CEO Appointed to Spearhead Fight Against Malnutrition

Amref Health Africa CEO Appointed to Spearhead Fight Against Malnutrition By Maina Simon Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Amref Health Africa’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has been appointed as a member of the Scaling Up Movement (SUN) GROUP, a global initiative dedicated to eradicating all forms of malnutrition by 2030. The movement prioritizes nutrition action and collaboration that includes […]

Horn of Africa: Low Rainfall Expected during the Season

Horn of Africa: Low Rainfall Expected during the Season By Gift Briton Most parts across the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA) are likely to receive below-average rainfall during the June to September season. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development(IGAD)’s Climate Prediction and Applications Centre(ICPAC) seasonal analysis shows. Djibouti, Eritrea, central and northern Ethiopia, western Kenya, northern […]