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By Basillioh Rukanga A baby hippo found desperately nudging its dead mother at a lake in Kenya over the weekend is now being hand-reared at a wildlife sanctuary after being rescued. The calf, which has been named Bumpy, was “just days old” when it became orphaned, according to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, a charity whose keepers […]
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A novel three-in-one vaccine is now available in Kenya to help livestock farmers protect their animals against multiple diseases with a single dose. A novel combination vaccine has been launched in Kenya to help protect the country’s sheep and goat herds against three of the most common and devastating diseases. The new vaccine, which was […]
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Analysis in brief: Africa’s digital evolution is entering a governance phase. African nations are taking control of their online information systems as a part of an overall effort to assert governance over artificial intelligence, data and digital and telecommunications infrastructure to shape long-term economic and strategic outcomes. Digital infrastructure is more than the physical mechanism […]
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They call this land Bushiangala. Gold has been mined here for nearly a century. In 1931, colonial prospectors arrived after traces were found in the nearby Yala River, setting off a rush that changed this quiet corner of western Kenya. Colonial authorities quickly took control of the boom, introducing mining laws that restricted access, while […]
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Protests broke out in Nairobi on Tuesday as demonstrators took to the streets over rising fuel prices, with police moving in and local media reporting at least 11 arrests. This story is written and edited by Global South World Authorities had earlier declared the planned demonstrations unlawful, saying no formal notice had been filed for protests […]
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On a visit to Kenya, the foundation’s chief executive and Africa director described a strategic shift toward homegrown institutions, artificial intelligence, and women-centered development, even as traditional donor funding retreats. This interview was conducted by Teresa Clarke, Executive Editor and Chairperson of Africa.com, on the sidelines of the Gates Foundation Partners Convening in Nairobi, Kenya. […]
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When COVID-19 hit Kenya, decision-makers faced a critical challenge: how to respond quickly to a fast-moving crisis without reliable, locally grounded data. Global models offered some guidance, but they often failed to reflect local realities. That gap is what the Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA) was built to address. Founded during the pandemic […]
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Kenya has become the first East African country to receive Lenacapavir, a long-acting Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) drug designed to protect HIV-negative people from contracting HIV. The first batch arrived on Tuesday, February 17, marking a new phase in HIV prevention efforts in the country, where 1.4 million people are living with HIV. Lenacapavir is administered […]
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What You Need to Know Kenya is one of East Africa’s most influential economies and a regional hub for finance, technology, diplomacy, and transport. Stretching from the Indian Ocean coast through fertile highlands to the Great Rift Valley, Kenya combines economic dynamism with deep cultural and ecological diversity. Long shaped by trade, agriculture, and entrepreneurship, […]
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Contributed by Aspire Institute Beryl Mungai, 2023 Aspire Leaders Program alumna from Kenya, has transformed her childhood struggles with isolation and bullying into an impactful organization changing how Kenyan youth access mental health and substance abuse support. As the founder of New Beginnings Kwa Ground, Mungai has developed innovative approaches to support young people, families, […]
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