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21 Aug, 23

Africa Needs New Economic Model to Cope with Environmental Calamities

Africa Needs New Economic Model to Cope with Environmental Calamities By Sharon Atieno With Africa already feeling the effect of the triple planetary crisis- climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste- the continent needs a new economic model to be more resilient. This is according to Elizabeth Mrema, United Nations Environment Programme […]

21 Aug, 23

Kenya: Mathare Youths Cleaning Environment by Turning Waste to Energy

Kenya: Mathare Youths Cleaning Environment by Turning Waste to Energy By Vanessa Akoth Waste management is among the major challenges facing Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. Of an estimated daily production of 2,400 tonnes of solid waste, less than 45% is recycled and reused. This is way below the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)’s set target of […]

17 Aug, 23

Africa can be Part of Global Supply Chain, UNCTAD Says

Africa can be Part of Global Supply Chain, UNCTAD Says By Sharon Atieno Despite the impact of COVID-19, climate change and the Ukraine-Russia war on Africa, the continent has the potential to become a major actor in the global supply chain. This is according to a report launched by the United Nations Conference on Trade […]

Africa: Unfair Global Financing Structures Hindering Attainment of SDGs

Africa: Unfair Global Financing Structures Hindering Attainment of SDGs By Gift Briton Experts have called for remodeling of the global financing structures noting that the current structure is unfair and disadvantageous to most African countries. According to Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), African countries pay up to […]

Dry Conditions Expected in Most Parts of Kenya

Dry Conditions Expected in Most Parts of Kenya By Joyce Ojanji Most parts of Kenya are likely to be dry except for a few areas in the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley and the Coast which are expected to receive rainfall. This is according to the Kenya Meteorological Department […]

10 Aug, 23

Rainfall to Continue in Most Parts of Kenya

Rainfall to Continue in Most Parts of Kenya By Joyce Ojanji Rainfall is expected to continue over some parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley and the Coast with the South-eastern lowlands, North-western and North-eastern Kenya are likely to be generally dry. This is according to the Kenya […]

08 Aug, 23

Eastern Africa: Public Advised to Avoid Excess Exposure to Sun

Eastern Africa: Public Advised to Avoid Excess Exposure to Sun By Gift Briton High temperatures which could potentially lead to heat-related fatigue are expected in parts of Sudan, Eritrea and Afar region in Ethiopia. According to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)’s Climate Prediction and Application Centre(ICPAC), the public is advised to keep hydrated and […]

Eastern Africa: Brace for Chilly Weather

Eastern Africa: Brace for Chilly Weather By Gift Briton Northern Somalia, central Ethiopia, and central Kenya including Nairobi, are likely to experience cooler than usual temperatures in the next seven days. The forecast by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development(IGAD’s) Climate Prediction and Application Centre(ICPAC), shows. Also, extremely heavy rainfall is expected in western Sudan while […]

Best Practices Saving Millions from Deadly Tobacco

Best Practices Saving Millions from Deadly Tobacco By Gift Briton Over five billion people globally (seven out of 10 people) are now protected from the deadly tobacco smoke by at least one tobacco control measure, a new World Health Organization (WHO) report indicates. Since the introduction of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control 15 […]

Hepatitis: WHO Calls for Increased Testing Amidst Alarming Trends

Hepatitis: WHO Calls for Increased Testing Amidst Alarming Trends By Gift Briton The World Health organization (WHO) warns about the alarming increase in viral hepatitis, noting that the disease could kill more people than malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV combined by 2040, if current infection trends continue. According to the organization, hepatitis causes liver damage and […]