Africa faces ‘deadlier’ test as malaria season sets in against backdrop of Trump’s US aid cuts weaken the fight against it
Uganda in 2023 had 12.6 million malaria cases and nearly 16,000 deaths, many of them children under 5 and pregnant women, according to WHO. Opigo said the US has been giving between $30 million and $35 million annually for malaria control. He didn’t say which contracts have been terminated but noted that field research was also affected.
Kenya and Uganda anti-counterfeit agencies unveil cutting-edge technology to combat crossborder counterfeit trade
ACN-Uganda’s Milka Singh said they have used a new technology called deep trace AI technology, the first hybrid platform under the sky which has started using deep trace AI technology. He added that the BLEEP sticker has a hybrid technology that has multiple features including six layers of ink spray this means heavy investment has been made in the manufacturing of these stickers.
Beware the cellphone in your hands may contain toxic flame retardants – new study findings warn
In recent years, polymeric flame retardants have been used to replace smaller, toxic molecules, such as chemicals called hexabromocyclododecane or HBCD, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers or PBDE, which have been partially phased out due to safety concerns.
Kenya investing in non-traditional tourism destinations by adding untapped Turkana potential to national circuit
Historically regarded as a region of low economic potential, Turkana County in northwest Kenya is increasingly eliciting a lot of investment interest with tourism becoming an integral part of the regional government’s sources of revenue. With archaeological sites, geological features, culture and Lake Turkana being central to tourist attractions, the...
How lofty hopes of palm oil boom fuelled abject poverty, environmental hell in eastern Uganda
Because palm fruits can be harvested throughout the year (compared to one or two seasonal harvests of other crops) and have high yields, palm farming has become a viable alternative for the residents (Taylor, 2024), the temptation to make money quickly to conquer poverty is the main drive for people embracing the growing of oil palm.
Experts champion investments in agroecology instead of traditional industrial agriculture
Last year in October, Balay noted that AFSA and other CSOs launched EU-AU Civil Society Engagement Mechanism as a platform to engage the EU-AU partnership engagement and whose one of the focus is finance that comes to Africa.
Down, but not out: How Kakamega locksmith who dropped out of school and lost leg in road accident towers over peers
Despite the challenges, Amateshe says another opportunity came his way when he diversified to a hardware shop on Outerring Road, in Donholm, in Nairobi’s Eastlands, in addition to the “mitumba shoes” business.
Kenyans with policies with insurance firms under liquidation told to claim compensation
Garissa Township Deputy County Commissioner Sebastian Okiring on his part urged the boda-boda riders to acquire driving licenses in respect to the Traffic Act and ensure that their property is insured so as to guarantee their safety and the safety of their customers.
Kenya’s private sector growth holds steady in February, outlook dim
The finance ministry forecasts the economy will grow 5.3 per cent in 2025 and 2026, speeding up from an estimated 4.6 per cent expansion last year.
Pollution: Environmental court in Kenya’s coastal town of Malindi to deliver verdict on Lamu Coal Power Plant
Save Lamu also filed a cross appeal contesting certain aspects of the NET ruling, including the conclusion that the analysis of alternative technologies was sufficient, which the tribunal did not consider.
