By, Lucy Chege, a registered nutritionist based in Kenya The humble avocado is more than just…
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Nairobi Declaration should leverage South-South trade, investment
By Deodat Maharaj, Executive Director, Caribbean Export Development Agency Africa and the Caribbean share deep historical…
Focus now on how Kenya addressing climate change, health
By Mary Muthoni, Principal Secretary, Public Health and Professional Standards As the impact of climate change…
The digital transformation challenge facing governments
By Phyllis Migwi, Country Manager for Kenya, Microsoft Daily life very nearly came to a grinding…
Tech innovations should enrich customer experience
By Dong Won Lee, Managing Director, LG East Africa …
US lawmakers threaten to cut HIV funding to Kenya
By Ngare Kariuki, Director, Red Planet PR As stakeholders in theHIV care sector gather in Mombasa County…
How private credit is impacting African livelihoods
By Kenny Nwosu, Chief Executive Officer, Norsad Capital When we think about the impact that private…
Tackling drought one photo at a time
By Angela Masha, PR and CSR Officer, Mabati Rolling Mills Droughts are becoming increasingly common and…
Civil Society calls for public, private sector investments in water
By Ndung’u Wainaina, Executive Director, International Center for Policy and Conflict, ICPC The Ministry of Water, Sanitation…
Accessible energy key for advancing human progress, Ebube
Innovative solutions and technologies are required for Africa to meet dual goals of facilitating continent-wide energy…
How PPPs could widen healthcare access
By Racey Muchilwa, the Head of Novartis in sub-Saharan Africa. The sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region faces…
How AI can help solve Africa’s healthcare challenges
By Ifthakaar Shaik, Co-founder of Vitruvian Medical Diagnostics The African healthcare industry faces an immediate challenge:…
How FIFA World Cup has sparked change in women’s football
It was a night that women’s football in New Zealand will never forget. The opening match…
Counties should serve Kenyans with dedication, NGOs Council
Statement by National Council of NGOs-Kenya, National Chairman, Stephen K. Cheboi After the successful devolution after…
Tips and tricks for taking crisp Smartphone photographs
Smartphones have become the go-to device for photography today. Around the world, people are capturing an…
We either invest in nuclear expertise or lose the energy, don
By Bertie Jacobs The global energy dependency clock is ticking, and in South Africa it is…
How technology is shaping decisions and driving real estate growth
By Daniella Nyakuraya, Housing Unit Manager, Safaricom Investments Co-operative Technology has in the last decade disrupted…
Are we smart enough for smart cities?
By Muhammad Yahya Patel, Lead Security Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies Smart cities are becoming…
I’ve witnessed the resilience of young people, UNFPA Somalia
By, Niyi Ojuolape, the Country Representative, UNFPA – Somalia A little over a year ago, I…
Empowering Africa’s youth through rugby
By Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa Saturday August 12 marks International Youth Day. As the…
Priorities family business should adopt to be successful
Family businesses rely on the trust of their customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders and other stakeholders that…
Reducing post-harvest losses is key to achieving food security
By Daniel Munyambu, Vice President agribusiness, Absa The United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affairs…
Bipartisan talks should address extra judicial killings, cost of living
By Suba Churchill, Executive Director, Kenya National Civil Society Centre The Kenya National Civil Society Centre…
Why breastfeeding should be Kenya’s public health priority
By Lucy Chege, Founder, Nutrition Therapy by Lucy Breastfeeding is one of the most fundamental and…
Harnessing Africa’s youth for inclusive growth
By Dickson Naftali, Head, Generation Africa, AGRA Africa stands at a critical juncture in its history,…
How ESG makes business sense for African fintechs
By Funmi Dele-Giwa, General Counsel & Head, GRC at MFS Africa If you’re reading this, there’s…
Worldcoin scales registration to match increased demand
Holding statement by Worldcoin The vision for Worldcoin in Africa and beyond, is to be the…
How to mitigate risks associated with tax compliance
ByIsaac Obwocha, Risk Officer, Life Department at Minet Kenya. The government’s new plans to raise taxes…
How to transition to sustainable agriculture
By Alice Thuita, Programme Coordinator, AGRA Despite being often overlooked in discussions around climate policy, food…
Pretomanid added to WHO’s Essential Medicine List
Statement from Mel Spigelman, MD, CEO, TB Alliance “The addition of pretomanid to the Essential Medicines…
How to use tech to build trust in healthcare
By Peter Gikera Gicharu, Co-founder & CTO, Tibu Health Trust. It’s the vital ingredient in almost…
Why you should buy the Nokia G60 5G
With the Nokia G60 5G you access premium smartphone features for a price of a mid-range…
Why you should switch to a flip phone
Haven’t you heard? Flip phones are making a comeback. Okay, maybe you’ve heard that a lot…
Stanbic backs unsecured loans grow small businesses
Small businesses oftenface numerous challenges when securing financing for growth andoperational needs. Traditional lending practices often…
Be the match: you could save a life
By Dr. Gratia Muyu, Head of Haemovigilance at the Kenya Tissue and Transplant Authority Blood transfusion…
Celebrating contemporary literature from every Africa
By Desta Haile At the very first Africa Writes festival I attended, back in 2013, I…
Kenya’s economy to grow 5pc, World Bank says
The World Bank projects Kenya’s economy to grow by an average of 5% in the medium…
Unravelling the mysteries, myths, marvellous in our high-tech future
Reporting on emerging technology is more challenging than you might think, precisely becauseit’s still “emerging”. Whether…
No need to fear Artificial Intelligence if harnessed positively
By Dong Won Lee, Regional Managing Director for LG East Africa Artificial Intelligence (AI), once the…
Solving plastic menace requires cross-sectoral collaboration
Today is World Environment Day, a day the UN set aside to encourage awareness and action…
Unboxing and reviewing the TECNO CAMON 20 pro
This is a gem. If you are a vlogger, this is for you. The pictures are…
Agtech: driving climate change action in agriculture
By Nixon Gecheo, Senior Programme Officer, AGRA The agricultural sector is a significant contributor to global…
Energy smart buildings the pathway to a sustainable future
By Dong Won Lee is the Regional Managing Director for LG East Africa Climate change coupled with…
Maxine Wahome out, of Lang’ata Women’s Prison, on bail
PRESS STATEMENT Following the orders of the High Court granting Maxine Wahome bail, she was on…
Unboxing the new Tecno Spark 10 Pro
Tecno Spark 10 Pro is perhaps the most tailored smartphone for the young generation. Its adjustable…
Good saving culture will give you peace of mind during your golden years
By Daniel Mainga, General Manager, Life & Pensions Division at Minet Kenya For nearly six decades,…
AKU commemorates Founders Day
By Dr Sulaiman Shahabbudin, Vice Chancellor, Aga Khan University Aga Khan University, in only four short…
New disclosure standards good for insurance industry
By Michael Mbeshi As the world moves towards what is, hopefully, the postCOVID-19 era, focus is…
A review of the OPPO Reno8 T 5G
There are 50,000 reasons as to why you should buy the OPPO Reno8 T 5G. At…