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Tanzania’s New Plan to Manage its Octopus Fishery

Tanzania’s New Plan to Manage its Octopus Fishery By Isabella Njeri Tanzania, a major octopus producer in the Indian Ocean, is working on a strategic plan to introduce sustainable management and harvesting practices for its octopus fishery in collaboration with the local communities and other associates. The country has seen an increase of 2,918 tonnes […]

15 May, 24

Two Kenyans Shortlisted for Engineering Awards

Two Kenyans Shortlisted for Engineering Awards By Joshua Isaac Two Kenyan innovators are among the four finalists shortlisted for the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation (APEI), scheduled for June in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. Esther Kimani and Kelvin Maina, alongside Rory Assandey and Martin Tumusiime, were selected from a group of 16 innovators in this year’s […]

15 May, 24

Lack of Dedicated Advisory Systems Faulted for Slow Science Adoption in Policy

Lack of Dedicated Advisory Systems Faulted for Slow Science Adoption in Polic By Duncan Mboyah The lack of dedicated science advisory systems is responsible for the slow adoption of science in policy, scientists and policy makers say at the 5th International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) conference in Kigali, Rwanda. The delegates said that scientific […]

15 May, 24

Africa: Regional Hub to Promote Scientific Advice Established in Rwanda

Africa: Regional Hub to Promote Scientific Advice Established in Rwanda By Duncan Mboyah The International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) has established a regional hub in Rwanda to promote scientific advice in Africa. Prof. Remi Quirion, President of INGSA said that the focus is to build the capacity of scientists in Africa, noting that […]

14 May, 24

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How Digital Technology is Improving Access to Health Services for Kenyan Youths

How Digital Technology is Improving Access to Health Services for Kenyan Youths By Gift Briton It is approaching mid-day on Wednesday. The sun beats down harshly as we navigate the narrow alleyways of Kibera, Kenya’s largest informal settlement, on the outskirts of Nairobi. Eyes follow every move we make with curious gazes tracking our […]

13 May, 24

Kenya: Scientist Develops Mosquito-Repellant Biofuel from Food Waste

Kenya: Scientist Develops Mosquito-Repellant Biofuel from Food Waste By Gift Briton A Kenyan researcher has invented a smoke-free cooking fuel from eggshells and fruit peelings that can cook twice as fast as liquid petroleum gas (LPG). The fuel is an air freshener and repels malaria-causing mosquitos when lit. The innovation by Bonface Jiveri, a researcher […]

13 May, 24

President Ruto Calls for US$25 Billion Replenishment of African Development Fund

President Ruto Calls for US$25 Billion Replenishment of African Development Fund Kenya’s President William Ruto has intensified his campaign for a substantial replenishment of the African Development Fund, underscoring the transformative impact of the Fund-backed projects in the country. The Fund is the concessional window of the African Development Bank Group. President Ruto reaffirmed his […]

10 May, 24

Kenyan Company could Win XPRIZE for Carbon Capture

Kenyan Company could Win XPRIZE for Carbon Capture By Thuku Kariuki and Daniel Furnad A Kenyan-based company, Octavia Carbon, is one of the ten finalists to receive the $100 million grand prize to develop carbon capture technology to mitigate global warming. Funded by Elon Musk, a prominent businessman and investor, and the Musk Foundation, XPRIZE […]

10 May, 24

Malawi’s First Bt Maize Trials Show Promise

Malawi’s First Bt Maize Trials Show Promise By Aghan Daniel Scientists at Malawi’s Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) have expressed their joy following the excellent performance of the first Bt Maize Confined Field Trial (CFTs). While speaking to the Seed Trade Association of Malawi (STAM) Biotech and Innovation Committee who made a […]

10 May, 24

Africa: AUDA-NEPAD, AATF Forge Partnership to Propel Genome Editing

Africa: AUDA-NEPAD, AATF Forge Partnership to Propel Genome Editing By Bellah Conte To advance the utilization of genome editing as a pivotal tool in bolstering agricultural development across Africa, the African Union Development Agency- New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). This […]