Climate change is a global phenomenon with local consequences, and it casts a formidable shadow over Kenya. The country is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to its reliance on rain-fed agriculture, which is the backbone of its economy. Climate change has led to frequent droughts, unpredictable floods, and extreme weather events […]
Analysis: The Mass Exodus of Multinational Companies from Nigeria
The year 2023 witnessed a record exit of multinational companies from Nigeria. From Unilever to Nasco, over 10 companies providing labor in different sectors wound up in the year. The exit of these international manufacturers is a concerning trend that has implications for the country’s economic growth and employment levels. The reasons for their departure […]
Non-economic impacts of cyclones in Malawi
Chrissy Lingson, 19, was afraid to go back to school after Tropical Cyclones Ana-induced raging floods destroyed her entire Kanseche Village in Chikwawa District, Malawi. The three-day torrential rainstorm forced the Mwanza River in Malawi to break its banks, shattering 482 houses in this part of Traditional Authority (T/A) Lundu on the night of January […]