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Researchers Explore Toilet Training to Tackle Plastic Pollution

Researchers Explore Toilet Training to Tackle Plastic Pollution By Gift Briton Toilet-training children early could contribute to less environmental pollution, researchers say, noting that the planet is choking under the weight of plastic waste from discarded nappies. Presently, the average age of toilet training is estimated to be 37 months, a rise from 28 months […]

Horn of Africa: Increased Climate Events to Impact Agriculture

Horn of Africa: Increased Climate Events to Impact Agriculture By Duncan Mboyah Scientists have cautioned against the frequency and intensity of heavy rains in most Horn of Africa (HOA) regions in the coming years. Dr. Teferi Demissie, a Senior Scientist at the Nairobi-based International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), said that a study they did between […]

28 Mar, 25

Screening Crucial for TB Prevention

Screening Crucial for TB Prevention By Gift Briton Every year on March 24, the world commemorates Tuberculosis (TB) Day to raise awareness about this infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB is one of the oldest illnesses. Yet, it remains the leading infectious killer worldwide accounting for more than 1.2 million deaths annually. This year’s […]

25 Mar, 25

Kenya Making Strides in Combating TB

Kenya Making Strides in Combating TB By Sharon Atieno With more than 130,000 cases annually, Kenya is among the thirty high-burden countries of tuberculosis (TB) in the world. However, the country is making tremendous progress in its fight against the disease. Aiban Ronoh, Head of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research at the Division of National Tuberculosis […]

Yearly Injectable PrEP Promising in HIV Prevention

Yearly Injectable PrEP Promising in HIV Prevention By Gift Briton The once-a-year injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), Lenacapavir, has shown promising results in a recent Phase 1 clinical trial. The trial involved 40 healthy adults aged between 18 and 55 years. Participants received a single intramuscular dose of Lenacapavir. For 56 weeks, researchers monitored the drug’s […]

Converting Carbon Dioxide to Clean Energy to Tackle Climate Change

Converting Carbon Dioxide to Clean Energy to Tackle Climate Change By Sharon Atieno Contributing more than two-thirds of the warming effect on climate, carbon dioxide (CO₂) remains the most important human-emitted greenhouse gas. Therefore, reducing its concentration in the atmosphere remains pertinent in the fight against climate change. It is against this backdrop, that Dr. […]

21 Mar, 25

Spotlight on Groundbreaking In-Country Research to Promote Women’s Economic Empowerment in East Africa

Spotlight on Groundbreaking In-Country Research to Promote Women’s Economic Empowerment in East Africa By Joyce Chimbi Women’s participation in the labour market is an important vehicle for increased gender equality and economic empowerment but many challenges stand in the way toward decent work and pay. One of the key challenges for women in Kenya, as […]

21 Mar, 25

Initiative seeks to empower women through research and collaborative

Initiative seeks to empower women through research and collaborative By Agatha Ngotho Stakeholders called for the need to reduce the unpaid care burden and break down gender-based labor market segregation. In Summary A woman selling tomatoes to empower herself economically. [PHOTO: GATES FOUNDATION] As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, a significant milestone has been […]

Countries Urged to Explore Sustainable Energy to Drive Global Economic Growth

Countries Urged to Explore Sustainable Energy to Drive Global Economic Growth By Duncan Mboyah Energy experts have urged countries to explore the possibility of using sustainable energy to drive global economic growth, climate resilience, and prosperity. The experts meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, said that countries need to strive to bridge divides and reduce polarization between […]

Sankalp Summit – Pioneering Sustainable Energy Solutions in Africa

Sankalp Summit – Pioneering Sustainable Energy Solutions in Africa By Tsvetina Chankova The 12th Sankalp Africa Summit, recently held in Nairobi, brought together a pivotal cohort of start-up innovators, investors, entrepreneurs and policymakers to accelerate the innovation needed to enhance Africa’s energy transition. The summit ignited lively discussions on harnessing entrepreneurial talent to address Africa’s […]