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Rows of collard greens, onions, and tomatoes rise out of the rich black soil. Not far away, the leaves of nutrient-rich black nightshade and amaranth fan toward the sun alongside spindly tree seedlings in a plot that covers about a fifth of an acre. This garden in the village of Kasese, Muhoroni Constituency, Kisumu County, […]
In the recent past, the Kenyan startup ecosystem has been among the biggest in Africa. In the years 2021, 2022, and 2023, Kenyan startups raised a total of $450 million, $1 billion, and $800 million, respectively, in venture capital, according to Africa Big Deal. This has helped it maintain a top-four position in Africa across […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
THE INFRASTRUCTURE CORPORATION OF NIGERIA, THE AFRICAN GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT BANK AND SOLARGE INTERNATIONAL BV ANNOUNCE THE INTENTION TO MANUFACTURE LIGHTWEIGHT SOLAR PANELS WITH AN ULTRA-LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT IN Nigeria
This L & D fund purse which has been on the conversation table since the 1990’s finally reached a significant milestone on the first day of COP.
In a bid to rectify past mistakes and ensure a stronger focus on human rights and climate justice, African leaders are gearing up for the much-anticipated Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UNFCCC in Dubai. This follows the inaugural Africa Climate Summit where the Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change and Call to Action fell […]
As global methane emissions continue to rise, African policymakers, ahead of COP28, are calling for a transformative approach to finance methane reduction initiatives across the continent. The call for action was emphasized during a high-level panel titled “Financing Methane Action in Africa”, organized by AfriCatalyst, a leading global development advisory firm. The African Development Bank […]
In the heart of Nigeria, a silent epidemic is ravaging the lives of its people, especially its youth. Drug abuse, once hidden in the shadows, has emerged as a grim reality in Northern Nigeria. With its roots sinking deep into society, drug addiction is altering the futures of many, leaving no one untouched. A report […]
