Agriculture minister wants arid and semi-arid regions to become focal point of national livestock development
Discussions focused on the potential of drylands as a driver of Africa’s economic growth and food security. Participants explored climate-resilient agriculture, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, nutrition-sensitive food systems, indigenous crops, livestock health, soil restoration and integrated water management.
Leaked files reveal how US billionaires have algorithms for matchmaking in form of networking and dating
Founded in 2006 by Thiel and data broker Auren Hoffman, Dialog is a private club that convenes politicians, investors, entrepreneurs, military leaders, executives, academics and journalists for invitation-only, off-the-record retreats.
Africa Union meeting in Lusaka ramps up push to secure continent’s access to lifesaving essential drugs
The growing push behind the SCALE Programme has also been felt through the active engagement of regional economic communities (RECs) where both the intergovernmental authority on development (IGAD) and the common market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) have applauded the strategic value of the programme and highlighted its alignment with regional health, investment and development priorities.
Kenya Power partners with American company to curb bird and wildlife electrocution along powerlines
The Soysambu Conservancy is a critical habitat for Kenya’s raptors such as the Augur Buzzard and Martial Eagle, species that utilise powerlines and poles for perching and hunting.
Soil and water scientists call for better resource management to raise agricultural output in Africa
Agriculture, climate and soil experts have called for urgent action to improve soil and water management, warning that rising climate pressures and increasing food demand are stretching Africa’s agricultural systems. Speaking at the Climate Smart Water Management and Sustainable Development for Food and Agriculture in East Africa (WATDEV) International Conference,...
South African transport sector feels pinch of anti-migrant protests as taxi council warns of punitive economic disruptions
South Africa has seen escalated anti-immigration protests in recent months, fuelled by concerns over unemployment, pressure on public services and border management.
Surgeons at Kenyatta National Hospital score big after successfully removing a 4kg liver tumour from patient
The three-day camp also delivered 13 highly specialised HPB procedures, including four liver resections, one Whipple’s procedure, two hepaticojejunostomies and six laparoscopic cholecystectomies.
Trans-Nzoia County reviews tariff policy to bolster its revenue collection to improve services
The county government, through the World Bank-Funded Kenya Devolution Support Programme II (KDSP II), has begun reviewing charges for services ranging from market stalls and parking to health fees and business licenses.
Kenya pushing to raise tourism earnings to $8.5 billion by 2027 but faces ecosystem degradation, threats to wildlife
Tourism remains one of Kenya’s biggest foreign exchange earner and employer. Under the Kenya National Tourism Strategy, the government hopes to generate Ksh1.1 trillion ($8.5 billion) from tourism by 2027.
Mt Kenya University trio raises Kenya’s profile as ICT talent centre after beating 220,000 students from around the world to win Huawei Award
Kenyan trio beats 220,000 participants to win Huawei global ICT crown as MKU signs another partnership with Nanjing Vocational College of Information Technology (NJCIT) and Nanjing Zhongxing Xinyanda Information Technology