Kenya: Kenya's Delayed R21 Malaria Vaccine Rollout - A Costly Gamble

Malaria remains one of Kenya's greatest public health challenges, with children under five bearing the heaviest burden. The country has been at the forefront of malaria vaccine… Read more »

Kenya: Who Cares? Why We Must Value All of Women's Work

Today, in Kenya, women are under siege from a crushingly heavy burden of expectations that only seems to grow with each generation. Read more »

Africa: Solutions to TB and HIV Benefit All of Us, North and South

In the west of Kenya, near the shores of Lake Victoria, where I come from, a tuberculosis outbreak is no different from one that takes place anywhere else in the world. A few dozen… Read more »

Africa: The Minerals Beneath Africa's Soil Are The Building Blocks of a Brighter Future

Writing about the minerals beneath Africa's soil often feels like unpacking a suitcase of clichés. We've all read the tired tropes: "land of contrasts", "resource curse",… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Force on Haiti Mission 'Remains Fully Operational' - US Official

During a call yesterday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Kenyan President William Ruto for "Kenya’s leadership of the Multinational Security Support mission to Haiti,… Read more »

Kenya: Cyber Attack Exposes Business Deals of Kenya's Political Elite, Ruto and Kenyatta

In a major breach of security, a cyberattack in Kenya exposed the private business dealings of President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta, among other prominent… Read more »

Africa: Nicotine Pouches - A Public Health Opportunity in Africa's Tobacco Harm Reduction Journey

The recent decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize the marketing of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products is a landmark moment in the global conversation on… Read more »

Kenya: #RutoMustGo Trends on Jamhuri Day as Dissatisfaction with President Grows

Kenyan President William Ruto led the nation in commemorating Jamhuri Day, which marks 61 years since the country became a republic on December 12, 1964. He presided over the… Read more »

Kenya: A Conversation with Charlot Magayi - How Mukuru Clean Stoves Combats Air Pollution and Malaria in Africa

Earlier this week, former Earthshot Prize winner Charlot Magayi appeared at Earthshot, offering her support and inspiring the next generation. Read more »

Africa: Earthshot Prize 2024 - And The Winners Are...

Ghana and Kenyan innovators were among the five winners of the Earthshot Prize for their innovative solutions to help repair our planet.  Read more »

Africa: Kamala Harris Should Pursue Africa Priorities if She Becomes President

The White House announcement on October 16 that President Biden's postponed trip to Angola has been rescheduled for December, fulfilling a promise that he would visit Africa before… Read more »

Kenya: Unjust Laws Threaten Traditional Seed Practices

In the past decade, Francis Ngiri has taken pride in conserving seeds - a responsibility he holds dear. Read more »

Kenya: Sowing Seeds of Change on Rocky Land - A Farmer's Inspiring Journey

"Initially, we believed nothing could come from this rocky land, but now we're successfully growing crops and preserving our seeds in a community seed bank."  Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Withdraws Finance Bill After Protesters Shot Dead

President William Ruto withdrew the controversial Finance Bill a day after more than 10 protesters were shot dead during demonstrations in the streets of Kenya. Read more »

Kenya: Go Home, While It's Still Safe, Says Activist Mwangi During Deadly Kenya Protests

Moments ago, activists Boniface Mwangi and Hanifa Farfasa tweeted that protesters should "go home". Read more »

Kenya: Finance Bill Passes in Parliament Despite Huge Opposition

Members of parliament passed the controversial Finance Bill after those allied to President Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza Alliance, the majority side, voted 195 against 106 with… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Anti-Finance Bill Protesters Allegedly Abducted by Masked Police

Young Kenyans involved in the anti-Finance Bill demonstrations are being abducted under suspicious circumstances, raising concerns about police conduct and human rights abuses. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Protesters Call For National Strike On June 25

Kenyans protesting against the controversial Finance Bill 2024 have called for a total shutdown tomorrow. Read more »

South Africa: Rise Mzansi, The New Broom For South Africa's Electorate?

South Africans are days away from voting in what many agree is a defining election 30 years after the first time all citizens won the right to vote. Three decades later, not even a… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto's U.S. State Visit - A Perfect Backdrop for Spreading Good News on Kenya and Africa

The fourth edition of the American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham) Business Summit provided a timely backdrop as Kenya's President William Ruto headed for his State Visit to the… Read more »

Africa: AllAfrica Celebrates Media Leaders at Excellence Awards and Gala Dinner

On May 9th, AllAfrica hosted the AllAfrica Excellence Awards and Gala Dinner at the Glee Hotel in Nairobi. "It is important to recognize and celebrate greatness. This is specially… Read more »

Africa: Innovations at the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit

AllAfrica Global Media is launching the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit from May 8-10 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Summit will feature innovations to leverage the ever-changing media… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Women Aren't Safe and Will No Longer Be Quiet

The Kenya government needs to listen to its people and take all necessary measures to prevent and address femicide. It is unacceptable that men kill hundreds of women each year… Read more »

Africa: OCP Champions Soil Health at UN

This week in Nairobi, Kenya, the world’s preeminent forum on environmental issues – the UN Environment Assembly is holding its sixth biennial meeting to set the global… Read more »

Africa: African Great Lakes Annual Meeting Shows Why Intercontinental Collaboration Is Essential

As the snow and frost and ice and seemingly inhumane levels of cold continue to plague North America in the midst of their 'arctic' winter, here in Kenya we… Read more »