18 Aug, 25

East Africa: Heavy Rainfall, Cooler Temperatures Expected

East Africa: Heavy Rainfall, Cooler Temperatures Expected By Samantha Linda Severe rainfall is expected across parts of East Africa, with some places at high risk of flooding, according to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) weekly forecast. The highest rainfall (more than 200 mm) is forecast in isolated areas […]
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Solutions Stories Creating Impact

Solutions Stories Creating Impact The telemedicine story that spread — and improved — the practice  Philip Ngumu’s story on a telemedicine initiative in Makueni County was broadcast on the County FM’s affiliate station, one of the most listened-to stations in Eastern Kenya. After hearing it, Dr. Paul Musila, the County Executive Committee (CEC) member for health, […]
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11 Mar, 25

GrOW-EA Project Drives Women’s Economic Empowerment in East Africa

GrOW-EA Project Drives Women’s Economic Empowerment in East Africa By Jejje Muhinde The groundbreaking Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW) East Africa initiative, funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, has emerged as a driving force for advancing women’s economic empowerment across […]
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10 Mar, 25

Advancing Women’s Economic Power in East Africa

Advancing Women’s Economic Power in East Africa By John Mugisha As the world marks International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, the theme “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment” serves as a powerful call to action for global unity in advancing gender equality. In East Africa, the urgency for transformative change in women’s […]
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10 Mar, 25

Gender Equality: GrOW East Africa Initiative Registers Positive Outcomes

Gender Equality: GrOW East Africa Initiative Registers Positive Outcomes By Joyce Ojanji The Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW)- East Africa initiative has produced desirable outcomes in the quest to advance gender equality in the region. Journalists were told during a press briefing at the end of program workshop in Nairobi, Kenya. The five […]
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07 Mar, 25

East Africa: GrOW Project Advances Gender Equality in Labour Markets

East Africa: GrOW Project Advances Gender Equality in Labour Markets By Gift Briton The Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW) East Africa program has been lauded as a catalyst for economic change across the region. As the program culminates in a Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, policymakers, experts and researchers have described it as a […]
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07 Mar, 25

Inclusion of Women in Work Crucial for Development

Inclusion of Women in Work Crucial for Development By Sharon Atieno Women’s economic participation is key to sustainable development—it is not just about equality but a fundamental driver of economic growth and national prosperity. Anne Wang’ombe, Permanent Secretary, Gender and Affirmative Action, Kenyan Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage said in a speech […]
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07 Mar, 25

Gender Responsive Procurement Measures Crucial to Ensure Women’s Access

Gender Responsive Procurement Measures Crucial to Ensure Women’s Access By Sharon Atieno For women to access public procurement opportunities, measures to foster gender responsive procurement are necessary. Prof. Sope Williams, Professor of Public procurement law, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, said virtually during the Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women East Africa (GrOW-EA) end-of-project workshop in […]
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14 Nov, 24

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 […]
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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 […]
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