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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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Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: IOA’s in-depth knowledge of Kenya has been acquired over the years through extensive research and the provision of consulting services on the country. Kenya is one of the most stable and best performing economies, not only within the East African region but the continent at large. Besides […]
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Contributed by Aspire Institute Josiah Muriuki, an Aspire Leaders Program alumnus and Social Impact Seed Fund winner from Kenya, shared his story of resilience, giving back, and creating an initiative focused on mentorship. His story began from humble beginnings in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. Muriuku’s charisma, hard work, and determination allowed him to find […]
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A delegation from Los Angeles will travel to East Africa in January to connect with two of the continent’s long-standing indigenous Jewish communities. The mission begins on January 12 in Nairobi, where the group will meet members of the city’s Jewish community before continuing to Kenya’s Laikipia district for Shabbat with Kehillat Israel Kasuku, a […]
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A new report by Altezza Travel spotlights eight African countries emerging as leaders in innovation, investment, and sustainable growth. The nations shaping Africa’s future are Morocco, Egypt, Botswana, Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. The analysis goes beyond traditional economic metrics such as GDP and tourism performance, highlighting forward-looking factors driving the continent’s transformation. These […]
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As the world celebrated World Food Day this month, social entrepreneur and systems innovator Wawira Njiru, Founder and CEO of Food4Education, reached a new impact milestone: serving over 600,000 meals each school day at roughly $0.30 per child, and more than 150 million meals to date since she launched F4E over a decade ago. Starting […]
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