Kenya: Floods Threaten Marginalized People
Ensure Speedy Response to Protect Those at Risk Kenyan authorities have not responded adequately to flash floods resulting from heavy rains, Human Rights Watch said today. The floods have left at least 170 people dead; displaced more than 200,000; destroyed property, infrastructure, and livelihoods across the country; and exacerbated socioeconomic vulnerabilities. Kenya’s government has a […]
There’s A Science Research Gap In Africa. Here’s How To Fill It
The world is enjoying unprecedented levels of interconnectedness, which has brought enormous benefits, but also some negative consequences such as diseases spreading across the globe easily and more rapidly. This has been evident with the recent outbreaks of Ebola and Zika, and COVID-19 presenting perhaps the greatest global challenge of recent times. According to the […]
AOW 2024 Marks 30 Years Of Driving African Energy Investment
AOW 2024, Africa’s leading upstream and energy event, has entered an exciting new phase of its long history driving innovation, collaboration, and facilitating deals that shape Africa’s energy future. Set to run from 7—10 October 2024, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre CTICC), AOW comes at a critical time, as the world navigates a […]
Promising Yields For Producers And Investors
As Côte d’Ivoire’s nascent Agricultural Commodities Exchange (BMPA-CI) moves into the final phase of its pilot programme, the government and regional stock exchange BRVM are preparing to present a progress report to investors at an upcoming investor conference with the aim of attracting interest and enthusiasm amongst potential investors. Launched in 2023 to provide the […]
BuuPass Completes Strategic Acquisition Of QuickBus, Becomes Africa’s Largest Intercity Transport Booking Platform
BuuPass, Kenya’s leading digital intercity multimodal travel solutions provider, finalized its acquisition of QuickBus, a major player in the bus ticketing service industry in Nigeria and South Africa. The acquisition brings BuuPass’s active user accounts to 650,000 monthly users, solidifying BuuPass’s position as the largest intercity transport booking platform in Africa. BuuPass is a B2B2C […]
President Ruto Champions Growth Of Trade And Investment In Kenya
Kenya’s President Dr. William Ruto closed the fourth edition of the regional American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham) Business Summit stressing that Kenya is open for trade and investments from the U.S. President Ruto’s remarks underscored Kenya’s commitment to fostering a conducive environment for trade and investment, emphasizing the significant strides made in economic transformation and […]
The Future Of Farming In Africa -Hydroponic System
The potential for Africa as the world’s leader in agriculture is immense with a hydroponic system. The future is Africa in terms of agriculture lies not in its immense arable land but indoor farms powered by some of the best hydroponic systems! Africa is blessed with a land rich in biodiversity and natural resources. With […]
