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14 Nov, 24

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Protecting Precious Cargo: Uganda’s Safe Zones Shielding School Children from Road Crashes

Protecting Precious Cargo: Uganda’s Safe Zones Shielding School Children from Road Crashes By Catherine Nambi The introduction of safe school zones has sparked a transformative wave in road safety, significantly reducing road crashes and ensuring the safety of school-going children and pedestrians. This proactive initiative has addressed the pressing road safety issue and set a […]

Can Duale be Another John Michuki for the Environment?

By Daniel Otunge On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, I keenly followed Jeff Koinange’s wide-ranging conversations with Environment Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hon. Aden Bare Duale on the JK Live Show. During the show, CS Duale said many things that got me thinking seriously about environmental management in Kenya. For example, he promised to clean up the […]

Snake bites Still a Cause for Concern

Snake bites Still a Cause for Concern By Joyce Ojanji Snake bites have been grouped among the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) by the World Health Organization (WHO), as they receive little attention despite their devastating impact on communities. Experts have raised concerns that access to care and systemic inequities have made it worse for victims […]

20 Sep, 24

Africa’s Water Crisis is a Management Problem

Africa’s Water Crisis is a Management Problem By Sharon Atieno With 17 major river basins, over 160 lakes and vast wetlands, Africa is endowed with abundant water resources, despite this, the continent remains water-stressed. The Global Water Security 2023 Assessment released during the United Nations 2023 Water Conference, found that all African nations were “water […]

18 Sep, 24

Transforming Food Systems – Can Donors Move Money To Grassroots Organizations?

Transforming Food Systems – Can Donors Move Money To Grassroots Organizations? By Joyce Chimbi United Nations (UN) researchers find that food systems are responsible for approximately a third of global emissions. Agroecology has been fronted as an essential solution to help remove harmful gases such as methane and carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and sequester […]

18 Sep, 24

Africa: Rainwater Could Help Address Urban Water Poverty

Africa: Rainwater Could Help Address Urban Water Poverty By Sharon Atieno It’s 10.00 am on Sunday morning, Margaret Nasimiyu, a resident of Ngomongo area within Korogocho ward, Nairobi City is armed with three jerricans fetching water from a water dispensing machine. She notes that the machines, installed by the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company […]

13 Sep, 24

Ghana Seed Association Alarmed over Illegal Mining, Threat to Food Security

Ghana Seed Association Alarmed over Illegal Mining, Threat to Food Security By Aghan Daniel aghandan09@gmail.com The National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NaSTAG) is alarmed at the destructive impact of illegal mining, commonly referred to as ‘galamsey,’ on the country’s agricultural sector and food security. In a press release dated September 11, 2024, NaSTAG noted […]

11 Sep, 24

Road Crashes: 2407 Kenyans Die in First Half of 2024

Road Crashes: 2407 Kenyans Die in First Half of 2024 By Joshua Isaac Over two thousand people lost their lives on Kenyan roads in just six months this year (from January to July 7, 2024), with over 10,166 others nursing injuries from an estimated 11,502 crashes, according to the George Njao-led National Transport and Safety […]

05 Sep, 24

Nile River: Need to Resolve Conflict Between Ethiopia and Egypt

Nile River: Need to Resolve Conflict Between Ethiopia and Egypt By Opiyo Dancan Since the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in 2011, it has been a significant source of tension between Ethiopia and Egypt. However, it also presents a potential catalyst for cooperation and mutual understanding. The GERD offers a glimmer of […]

02 Sep, 24

Resolve Sudan Conflict to Stem Deadly Humanitarian, Environmental Costs

Resolve Sudan Conflict to Stem Deadly Humanitarian, Environmental Costs By Opiyo Dancan The ongoing conflict in Sudan has had a catastrophic impact on the country’s health system, education, and environment. The healthcare system in the country is currently suffering from an acute shortage of medics, funding, and medical supplies due to repeated attacks, looting, and […]