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27 Oct, 22

Sunny, Dry Weather Expected in Most Parts of Kenya

Sunny, Dry Weather Expected in Most Parts of Kenya By Joyce Ojanji Most parts of Kenya are likely to be sunny and dry with some parts of the Highlands West of the Rift valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Central Rift Valley, the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, the Coast and North-eastern expecting rainfall, […]

27 Oct, 22

Insect-Based Animal Feeds Safe for Boosting Growth of Poultry

Insect-Based Animal Feeds Safe for Boosting Growth of Poultry By Mary Hearty A new study by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) has proven that black soldier fly larvae or protein derived from them are safe for improving health and growth of poultry. The study shows that black soldier fly-based feeds improve […]

Slow Progress in Developing, Implementing Policies on Physical Activity

Slow Progress in Developing, Implementing Policies on Physical Activity By Tsim Mavisi Countries have been urged to accelerate the progress of development and implementation of policies to increase levels of physical activity after a new report by World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that the progress is slow. The report dubbed, WHO Status on Physical Activity […]

24 Oct, 22

Science Africa, WHO Host Journalists for Road Safety Training

Science Africa, WHO Host Journalists for Road Safety Training Africa has the highest road traffic fatality rate in the world. Over 800 people are killed in road crashes every day, more than half of them vulnerable road users like pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. It’s a public health crisis that is entirely preventable. It’s also a […]

21 Oct, 22

Ruto’s Bold Move on GMOs Good for Kenya

Ruto’s Bold Move on GMOs Good for Kenya By Daniel Otunge The recent unexpected lifting of the de facto ban on genetically modified organism (GMO) foods by President William Ruto’s nascent government could be a pointer to good tidings for science and science policy in Kenya. Successive governments have not given much attention and support to […]

US$ 2.6 Billion to Eradicate Polio

US$ 2.6 Billion to Eradicate Polio By Joyce Ojanji World leaders have committed US$ 2.6 billion to fund the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) program 2022-2026 Strategy to end polio. The pledges were made during the World Health Summit in Berlin at an event co-hosted by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). […]

Kenya Confirms Cholera Outbreak in Six Counties

Kenya Confirms Cholera Outbreak in Six Counties By Tsim Mavisi Kenya confirms Cholera outbreak in six counties including Kiambu, Nairobi, Muranga, Kajiado, Nakuru and Uasin Gishu where 61 cases have been reported. In this regard, the Health Ministry has put all counties on high alert, noting that the ongoing drought situation in the country may worsen the […]

Global Commission to Tackle Discrimination in Health Launched

Global Commission to Tackle Discrimination in Health Launched By Sharon Atieno To promote anti-racist strategies and actions that will reduce barriers to health and well-being facing communities on the basis of race, ethnicity, tribe, caste, gender identity or expression, sex, ability, class, geography or religion, a new O’Neill-Lancet Commission on Racism, Structural Discrimination and Global […]

21 Oct, 22

Most Parts of East Africa Likely to be Dry

Most Parts of East Africa Likely to be Dry By Gift Briton Though rainfall is expected in some parts of the East African region in the next seven days, drier than usual conditions are expected over most parts of Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Kenya, northern and southern Tanzania, southern South Sudan and southern Somalia. This is […]

East Africa: Local NGO Improving Women’s Resilience to Drought

East Africa: Local NGO Improving Women’s Resilience to Drought By Mary Hearty The devastating impacts of climate change particularly recurrent droughts and heat stress have increased the chances of livestock keepers losing their herds as a result of inadequate water and suitable forage. In turn, this has led to high levels of poverty and malnutrition. […]