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13 Mar, 25

CABI Project: African Farmers to Benefit from Nature-Based Solutions

CABI Project: African Farmers to Benefit from Nature-Based Solutions By Gift Briton Over the next two years, the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) will work with partners in Kenya, Zambia, and Benin to scale up the use of nature-based solutions for farming. Through the project, thousands of farmers will have access to sustainable […]

07 Mar, 25

Inclusion of Women in Work Crucial for Development

Inclusion of Women in Work Crucial for Development By Sharon Atieno Women’s economic participation is key to sustainable development—it is not just about equality but a fundamental driver of economic growth and national prosperity. Anne Wang’ombe, Permanent Secretary, Gender and Affirmative Action, Kenyan Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage said in a speech […]

Action Needed as Obesity, Overweight Expected to Increase- Study

Action Needed as Obesity, Overweight Expected to Increase- Study By Sharon Atieno More than half of adults (3.8 billion) and one in three children and adolescents (about 746 million) worldwide will be obese or overweight by 2050 without urgent policy reform and action, a new study shows. The analysis from the Global Burden of Disease […]

28 Feb, 25

Aga Khan University’s Brain and Mind Institute Hosts Neuroscience Conference

Aga Khan University’s Brain and Mind Institute Hosts Neuroscience Conference By Sharon Atieno To strengthen Africa’s capacity in neuroscience (study of the nervous system), particularly dementia research, the Aga Khan University’s Brain and Mind Institute hosted the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) Neuroscience Next Hub in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates […]

28 Feb, 25

High Blood Pressure Management Reduces Dementia Risk

High Blood Pressure Management Reduces Dementia Risk By Sharon Atieno Managing high blood pressure (hypertension) could lead to a reduced risk of dementia- the loss of cognitive functioning, including remembering, thinking and reasoning to an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life activities. Prof. Raj Kalaria, Professor of Neuropathology, Translation and Clinical Research […]

27 Feb, 25

Global Road Safety Push Gains New Commitments

Global Road Safety Push Gains New Commitments By Gift Briton At least 100 countries have backed a new roadmap to cut road traffic fatalities in half by 2030. Known as the Marrakech Declaration for Global Road Safety, countries have committed to make road safety a political priority and sustain funding for road safety initiatives. Ministers […]

Africa: Funding Crucial to Combat Cholera Resurgence

Africa: Funding Crucial to Combat Cholera Resurgence By Joyce Ojanji Climate change and conflict are fuelling a resurgence of cholera in Africa, with progress toward elimination undermined by chronic underfunding, according to a new analysis. A recently released United Nations (UN) brief shows that in 2024, more than 175,000 cases of cholera and 2,700 deaths […]

26 Feb, 25

Initiative to Strengthen Financial, Grant Management in African Institutions Unveiled

Initiative to Strengthen Financial, Grant Management in African Institutions Unveiled By Sharon Atieno Though African research institutions play a crucial role in driving innovation and development, many struggle with financial management due to outdated practices, inadequate internal controls, and limited capacity to meet international donor standards. Against this backdrop, the African Population and Health Research […]

Africa’s Sperm Donor Industry Needs Vital Safeguards

Africa’s Sperm Donor Industry Needs Vital Safeguards By Joyce Ojanji Poor regulation and lack of transparency in Africa’s fertility industry leave sperm donors and recipients vulnerable to exploitation and unethical practices, including relatives unwittingly having children together, fertility experts warn. Infertility is a growing concern in Africa, with the region having the highest global prevalence […]

Nairobi Hosts GrOW-EA end of Project Workshop

Nairobi Hosts GrOW-EA end of Project Workshop By Gift Briton From March 5 to 7, 2025, policymakers, experts, and researchers from East Africa will gather in Nairobi, Kenya, to discuss pathways for promoting gender-inclusive economic growth in the region. The Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) organized the three-day workshop, marking the end of the Growth […]