TOP STORIES IN SCIENCE AFRICA – Page 27

03 Nov, 22

Kenya: Brace for Rainfall

Kenya: Brace for Rainfall By Joyce Ojanji Rainfall is expected over several parts of the country including the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Central and South Rift Valley, the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, the Coast, and North-eastern Kenya, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD). The weather […]

02 Nov, 22

Kenya: Breast Care Centre to Make Breast Cancer Treatment Accessible, Affordable

Kenya: Breast Care Centre to Make Breast Cancer Treatment Accessible, Affordable By Mary Hearty In an effort to make breast cancer treatment more accessible and affordable to patients in Kenya, the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has launched a Comprehensive Breast Care Centre. The Centre which seeks to intensify screening, diagnostics, and […]

01 Nov, 22

Experts Ask for Further Research on the Management of Fall Armyworm

Experts Ask for Further Research on the Management of Fall Armyworm By Gift Briton With fall armyworm (FAW) causing annual yield losses of up to USD 9.4 billion in Africa alone, significantly impacting household income and food security, experts call for further research on the management of FAW and its relationship with the environment in […]

Climate Change: World Still Off-course in Meeting 1.5°C Target

Climate Change: World Still Off-course in Meeting 1.5°C Target By Sharon Atieno Despite countries committing to update their climate pledges to deliver greater emissions cuts during the twenty-sixth Conference of Parties (COP 26), a new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s report shows that the world is still off-track in meeting the Paris goal of limiting […]

31 Oct, 22

Kenya: Bt Cotton Reducing Losses Due to Destructive Pest

Kenya: Bt Cotton Reducing Losses Due to Destructive Pest By Mary Hearty Though Kenya has a great potential for cotton production, low return on investment as a result of infestation by the African bollworm pest had almost crippled the sector. A report by the Fibre Crops directorate shows that cotton production in the country has declined […]

Health-Centered Response to Climate Change Can Still Secure Safe Future

Health-Centered Response to Climate Change Can Still Secure Safe Future By Mary Hearty A health-centered response to the current crises would still provide the opportunity for a low-carbon, resilient future, which not only avoids the health harms of accelerated climate change but also delivers improved health and well-being through the associated co-benefits of climate action. […]

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 […]