AFRICA’S FILMMAKERS ACCELERATE ACTION FOR GENDER EMPOWERMENT
“Lights, Camera, Empowerment: Celebrating Women in Film for International Women’s Month” As the world celebrates International Women’s Day this month, the film and television industry is revealing itself as a powerful arena of gender transformation, and a highly effected vehicle for empowering women. This especially the case in Africa, where women occupy several leadership roles…
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Insect Frass Fertilizer Offers New Hope for Africa’s Farming Future.
Dr Chrysantus Mbi Tanga, Senior Scientist and Head of the Insects for Food, Feed and Other Uses (INSEFF) Programme at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) presenting at the conference. Agricultural experts gathered at the 2nd Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference this week to explore sustainable solutions for Africa’s farming challenges.The confrence was…
KEBS Unveils Easy Ways to Spot Certified Products.
The war against counterfeit goods took a major leap forward yesterday as the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) revealed powerful new tools to help consumers identify genuine products. During a media workshop at a Nairobi hotel, Kabue John, Acting Chief Manager of Quality Assurance at KEBS, dropped a bombshell announcement that could change how Kenyans…
Kenya Positions Itself as Africa’s Premier Medical Tourism Destination.
The Nairobi Hospital successfully hosted the Magical Kenya Medical Tourism Forum, uniting healthcare providers, tourism experts, and government officials under one roof. The gathering at the hospital’s Amphitheatre marked a significant step in Kenya’s push to become a regional leader in medical tourism. Organized collaboratively by Magical Kenya and the Kenya Tourism Board, the forum…
The New York Times: The Sudanese Army Committed “War Crimes” in Darfur.
A bloody attack was carried out on Monday through an airstrike targeting a crowded market in the western region of the country, resulting in hundreds of casualties, according to local monitoring groups, who described the attack as a war crime. Videos and images from the aftermath of the airstrike in Tura, a small town in…
Mogo’s Best Price Guarantee Shakes Up Kenya’s Logbook Loan Market.
Mogo, East Africa’s leading asset financier, is making waves in Kenya’s car logbook loan sector with its groundbreaking Best Price Guarantee. This customer-focused initiative demonstrates the company’s commitment to providing transparent and affordable financing solutions that stand out in the market. What sets Mogo apart is its streamlined approach. While traditional lenders often burden borrowers…
KELIN Fights to Keep HIV and TB Treatment Available for All.
The Kenya Legal & Ethical Issues Network on HIV and AIDS (KELIN) and community health advocates are pushing for urgent action to ensure no Kenyan misses life-saving HIV and TB treatment. Their plan focuses on three key areas: steady medicine supply, more local funding, and better management of medical stocks. Thousands of Kenyans rely on…
PASET Rsif welcomes the 6th cohort of PhD scholars.
The PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) has welcomed its sixth cohort of PhD scholars, marking another milestone in Africa’s push for advanced research and innovation. Hosted by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), the programme has now supported 302 PhD students since 2018, with 45 graduates already making an impact…
How Cashless Payment is Powering Vendors at the WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha.
Since the iconic WRC Safari Rally made its remarkable return to Kenya in 2021, Naivasha has become a magnet for motorsport enthusiasts from across the globe. For the past five years, thousands of fans have flocked to this lakeside town to witness rally cars take on the rugged and dusty terrains, an experience that blends…
Hundreds Rally for Clean Water at World Vision Kenya’s “Less Steps for Water Run.
Hundreds of participants gathered at World Vision Kenya’s (WVK) national office in Karen, Nairobi, for the “Less Steps for Water Run”. The event aimed at addressing the pressing issue of water scarcity in Salgaa, Nakuru County. By rallying colleagues, partners, families, and supporters, WVK is bringing clean water closer to six schools and changing the…