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14 Sep, 24

Africa: Scaling-Up Development Financing Crucial to Attaining SDGs

Africa: Scaling-Up Development Financing Crucial to Attaining SDGs By Opiyo Dancan The current situation in Africa is urgent and demands immediate action. Scaling up development financing is crucial to fulfilling its sustainable development objectives, as outlined in its 2030 Agenda. Consider the transformative potential of a significant annual investment, ranging from $118.2 billion to $145.5 […]
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13 Sep, 24

Tribute to Prof. Davy Koech, KEMRI’s Founding Member

Tribute to Prof. Davy Koech, KEMRI’s Founding Member By Joyce Ojanji The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), a leading research institute in the African continent, has lost one of its founders and a distinguished scientist Prof. Davy Kiprotich Koech. He succumbed to a long illness. Born in 1951, Prof. Koech’s remarkable journey with KEMRI began […]
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Kenya:More Effort Needed to Reclaim Nairobi River

Kenya:More Effort Needed to Reclaim Nairobi River By Opiyo Dancan The Nairobi River has become heavily contaminated over the years due to various anthropogenic activities such as the discharge of untreated sewage and solid waste, industrial pollution, plastic contamination, and agricultural runoff. This pollution has profoundly affected not only the ecosystem but also the well-being […]
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New Zealand Provisionally Approves JYNNEOS Mpox Vaccine

New Zealand Provisionally Approves JYNNEOS Mpox Vaccine By Joyce Ojanji For several years mpox has been increasingly diverging from its previous distribution in Central and West Africa to cause outbreaks globally. Changes to the viral genome mean it is better able to spread, becoming a growing threat to public health. Since the beginning of 2022, […]
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11 Sep, 24

Africa Road Safety: Youth Initiatives Emerging as Powerful Change Catalysts

Africa Road Safety: Youth Initiatives Emerging as Powerful Change Catalysts By Isabella Njeri In a groundbreaking shift towards addressing the African road safety crisis, youth-led initiatives and civil society organizations are emerging as powerful catalysts for change. However, much more remains to be done. This was underscored during the launch of the Africa Regional Road […]
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11 Sep, 24

Uganda Deploys Automated Call Centers in War Against Mental Health

Uganda Deploys Automated Call Centers in War Against Mental Health By Francis Lubega Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall health, and it affects millions of people worldwide, including those in Uganda. Recovery from mental health is a journey filled with challenges and setbacks. However, with the proper support and care, individuals can overcome […]
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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 […]
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11 Sep, 24

Trade Remains Crucial in Poverty Reduction

Trade Remains Crucial in Poverty Reduction By Sharon Atieno With the first sustainable development goal (SDG) calling for zero poverty, trade continues to play a significant role in narrowing the income gap between developing and developed nations while promoting inclusiveness. According to the 2024 World Trade Report, the rapid expansion in international trade over the […]
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05 Sep, 24

Empowering Lives: The transformative impact of special school children in Kiambu County

Empowering Lives: The transformative impact of special school children in Kiambu County By Fidelis Kabunyi About 20 years ago, the administrators of a nursery school in Kiambu County were surprised when a woman brought an autistic child and dumped him there. She insisted that the teachers remain with the child for the day so that […]
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No Link Between Mobile Phones and Brain Cancers, Experts Find

No Link Between Mobile Phones and Brain Cancers, Experts Find By Sharon Atieno Despite increased uptake and exposure to the use of mobile phones and other wireless technology which emit radiofrequencies (RF), there is no link to the rise in brain cancers. This is according to a World Health Organization (WHO) commissioned review which covered […]
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