In Dar es Salaam, where over 70 Percent of the population resides in unplanned settlements, the danger of flooding is not just seasonal it’s a year-round threat to livelihoods, health, and safety. As rapid urbanisation outpaces infrastructure development, vulnerable communities face increased exposure to climate shocks. But in the heart of this challenge, a local…
Coastal nations launch joint initiative to protect marine resources and secure blue economy Kenya and Tanzania are intensifying efforts to protect their shared marine resources through the newly launched Kilindini Campaign, a bold initiative promoting sustainable ocean governance across East Africa. The two countries’ coastal waters, home to some of the region’s richest marine biodiversity,…
Global pharmaceutical giant Merck launched ThyroAfrica, a thyroid disease awareness campaign aimed at addressing the rising burden of thyroid disorders across Africa. The launch event in Nairobi brought together leading global medical experts to discuss the future of thyroid care, tackling challenges and innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes. ThyroAfrica seeks to confront the widespread…
A delegation of eight UK Parliamentarians has concluded a four-day study tour to Kenya, aimed at deepening their understanding of global sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The mission, held from April 9 to 12, was organised by the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Global SRHR in collaboration with UNFPA, MSI Reproductive Choices,…
The African Forest Forum (AFF), in collaboration with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), has launched the AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F) Community of Practice an innovative platform designed to equip young professionals, students, and entrepreneurs with the skills and resources to drive sustainable forest management across Africa. AY4F aims…
Kenya has taken a significant step toward strengthening Africa’s engineering capacity with the launch of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations’ (WFEO) Engineering Capacity Building for Africa Programme (ECBAP). The initiative, inaugurated by Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) President, Eng. Shammah Kiteme, aims to enhance engineering education, foster innovation, and promote sustainable development across…
Virginia Ngindiru, Director of Innovations at Zizi Afrique Foundation (1st right) with education stakeholders during a panel discussion. Kenya has taken a major step toward improving foundational numeracy skills with its first-ever Numeracy Co-Creation Workshop, hosted by the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) in collaboration with the Zizi Afrique Foundation…
Kenya’s Ministry of Infrastructure has released its annual Status of the Built Environment Report 2024, offering an in-depth look into the country’s construction sector. Speaking on Thursday during the launch of the AAK report,AAK president, Florence Nyole noted that for the first time, the report includes data from county governments, the National Construction Authority (NCA),…
The Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) has launch the Status of the Built Environment Report 2024,aiming to offer a comprehensive analysis of Kenya’s built environment, exploring critical issues such as urbanization trends, issues on progress on affordable housing, cost of construction, Regulatory Frameworks such as The National Building Code 2024, the adoption of artificial intelligence…
The Bucket Ministry has partnered with local churches and community leaders to distribute over 80,000 water filters to Kibera residents in Nairobi, an initiative aimed at providing clean and safe drinking water to curb water borne diseases. The Bucket Ministry, a high impact Christian non-profit organization working to share God’s love through the gift of…
