INNOVATION – Science Africa

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 […]

26 Aug, 24

Kenyan Researchers Feted at Inaugural National Research Festival

Kenyan Researchers Feted at Inaugural National Research Festival By Sharon Atieno As the first Kenyan National Research Festival came to a close, several researchers were awarded for their stellar performance in their various fields of research. The National Outstanding Researchers Awards (NORA), a first of its kind, sought to celebrate achievements of Kenyan researchers, spur […]

26 Aug, 24

Aga Khan Hospital Introduces Innovative Vaginal Surgery Technique in Africa

Aga Khan Hospital Introduces Innovative Vaginal Surgery Technique in Africa By Gift Briton The Aga Khan University Hospital has become the first health facility in Africa to perform the vNotes procedure. Also known as vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, vNotes is an advanced minimally invasive gynecological technique that allows for the treatment of various […]

Kenya to Host Inaugural National Research Festival

Kenya to Host Inaugural National Research Festival By Joyce Ojanji The National Research Fund (NRF) of Kenya, in partnership with Young Scientists Kenya (YSK), is set to host the first-ever Kenya National Research Festival. Scheduled to take place from August 19th to 23rd, 2024, the event will be hosted under the theme “Research Partnerships and […]

22 Nov, 22

Kenya: Guidelines to Promote Healthy Homes Launched

Kenya: Guidelines to Promote Healthy Homes Launched By Samwel Doe Ouma The Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) and Habitat for Humanity International have launched guidelines to educate the industry players and the general public on the relationship between housing and health, and the various elements one needs to consider when planning to build or rent […]

Nigeria Invests US$4M in Regional Scholarship, Innovation Fund

Nigeria Invests US$4M in Regional Scholarship, Innovation Fund The Government of Nigeria has announced a contribution of US$ 4 million to the Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology’s (PASET) Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF). The funding, through the World Bank-funded Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence for Development Impact Project (ACE-Impact), will help […]

Nuclear Power can Propel Achievement of Net Zero Emissions

Nuclear Power can Propel Achievement of Net Zero Emissions By Mary Hearty Countries have been urged to include nuclear power among national strategies to achieve the global goal of net zero emissions by 2050. Speaking at the Atoms4Climate Pavilion, a side event at the climate change conference (COP 27) Li JunHua, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs at […]

04 Nov, 22

Kenya: Cassava Solar Driers Cushioning Farmers against Post-harvest Losses in Busia

Kenya: Cassava Solar Driers Cushioning Farmers against Post-harvest Losses in Busia By Joyce Ojanji Fresh cassava roots are highly perishable with some studies showing a shelf-life of less than 72 hours after harvest and post-harvest losses of about one in four (more than 23%) for freshly harvested roots. To preserve the crop, farmers especially in […]

08 Sep, 22

African Countries Urged to Maximize Use of Spatial Data

African Countries Urged to Maximize Use of Spatial Data By Sharon Atieno Despite the increasing awareness of the importance of earth observation technologies as a tool to facilitate spatial data collection, access, and use in decision-making processes, Africa is yet to exploit the full potential of this spatial information. This is according to Andre Nonguierma, […]

06 May, 22

Locally Made Water Purification System Registering Positive Results

Locally Made Water Purification System Registering Positive Results By Mary Hearty Safe and readily available water remains important for public health, whether it is used for drinking, domestic use, food production or recreational purposes. Yet, it is estimated that about 115 people in Africa die every hour from diseases linked to poor sanitation, poor hygiene […]