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GAVI warns that vaccine progress in developing countries ‘in danger of stalling

New WHO/UNICEF figures released this week show that in 68 of the world’s poorest countries, while close to a million more children received the basic diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine in 2016 compared to 2015, the coverage rate has remained at 80% for the past three years. Millions of children remain under-vaccinated in countries torn apart by conflict,…

July 19, 2017

UN-backed initiative greatly improves the health of women, children, adolescents

A new report developed by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH), a coalition of more than 800 organizations, and the show that the health and well-being of women, children and adolescents are improving faster than at any point in history, even in the poorest nations The transformation is due in great measure…

July 18, 2017

IITA reaffirms its commitment to transforming Africa’s agriculture as it marks its 50th Anniversary

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has vowed to redouble its efforts to transform Africa’s agriculture. This was expressed by IITA Director for Eastern Africa Dr Victor Manyong at a ceremony organized at the Institute’s Eastern Africa hub offices in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, recently to mark its 50th anniversary. Dr Manyong assured guests…

September 26, 2016

Environmentalists fear for the Nairobi Park

By PETER NGILA The Nairobi National Park has been under human and commercial encroachment, fuelled by the construction of the already-completed Phase One of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), Nairobi Green Belt Movement manager Gayling May has said. Speaking last Saturday during a walk through the park, May said, “the future of the park is…

March 16, 2017

Environmentalist oppose rhino dehorning as a means of protection

A wildlife expert has opposed moves by Zoos to dehorn Rhino as a means to protect them from poachers, calling instead for improved security. “Subjecting rhinos unnecessarily to the dangers of an anaesthetic, and physically distorting their magnificent and unique profiles by dehorning them in a bid to deter poachers is short sighted and frankly…

June 12, 2017

Environment Cs Launches Kenya’s First Ever National WildLIfe Strategy Formulation Process

Environment and Natural Resources Cabinet Secretary, Prof Judi Wakhungu Monday launched the formulation of Kenya’s first-ever National Wildlife Conservation and Management Strategy in Nairobi. Prof Wakhungu also the inaugurated a national steering to provide policy direction, high-level guidance and general oversight in the process to ensure ownership and buy-in. The committee is chaired by the…

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Veteran Diplomat vows to fight drought in the Horn

By George Okore The Action Africa Help International (AAH-I) Board of Directors meeting in Nairobi has appointed veteran diplomat and former United Nations Deputy Secretary General Mr. Abou Moussa as the patron as it seeks to keep strong track record in humanitarian relief and recovery. AAH-I is a Horn of Africa based NGO supporting communities…

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IITA reaffirms its commitment to transforming Africa’s agriculture as it marks its 50th Anniversary

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GAVI warns that vaccine progress in developing countries ‘in danger of stalling

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IITA reaffirms its commitment to transforming Africa’s agriculture as it marks its 50th Anniversary

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Tsavo Heritage Foundation has launched an initiative to reclaim the dwindling Tsavo ecosystems

The initiative dubbed Tsavo Climate Challenge seeks to grow and nurture 40 million trees in 12 counties in a span of three years. The pilot phase starts this year in four counties including Nairobi, Makueni, Taita Taveta, and Mombasa. Work in Kajiado, Machakos, Kitui, Tana River, Garissa, Kwale, Kilifi, and Lamu, begins in 2018. “The…

IITA research eases fears over yam supplies as Nigeria kicks off export

Three sustainable energy trail blazers working in East Africa win prestigious Ashden Award

Give us an African Rule Book for Paris Agreement, Groups urge African Ministers

IITA donates 35,930 kilos ‘Seeds of Renaissance’ to Nigeria

Orange-fleshed sweetpotato in school meals improves nutrition in Nigeria

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IITA research eases fears over yam supplies as Nigeria kicks off export

Three sustainable energy trail blazers working in East Africa win prestigious Ashden Award

Give us an African Rule Book for Paris Agreement, Groups urge African Ministers

IITA donates 35,930 kilos ‘Seeds of Renaissance’ to Nigeria

Orange-fleshed sweetpotato in school meals improves nutrition in Nigeria

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IITA reaffirms its commitment to transforming Africa’s agriculture as it marks its 50th Anniversary

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Environmentalists fear for the Nairobi Park

Environmentalist oppose rhino dehorning as a means of protection

Environment Cs Launches Kenya’s First Ever National WildLIfe Strategy Formulation Process

Veteran Diplomat vows to fight drought in the Horn

Scientists discuss global cassava threats at meetings in Nigeria

Kenya Partners with Insurers to Make Record Insurance Payouts for Livestock Drought-hit Herders

Angola, DR Congo clear off yellow fever outbreak

IITA reaffirms its commitment to transforming Africa’s agriculture as it marks its 50th Anniversary

IITA research eases fears over yam supplies as Nigeria kicks off export

Lack of skills, low wages disinterest African youth from Agriculture

Agriculture is the way to become wealthy but it can’t happen the way our parents practiced, IITA says

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GAVI warns that vaccine progress in developing countries ‘in danger of stalling

UN-backed initiative greatly improves the health of women, children, adolescents

Kenyan startup sanitation wins $ 4,635.54 initial share of Chivas Venture fund

Agriculture

IITA reaffirms its commitment to transforming Africa’s agriculture as it marks its 50th Anniversary

IITA research eases fears over yam supplies as Nigeria kicks off export

Lack of skills, low wages disinterest African youth from Agriculture

Environment

Tsavo Heritage Foundation has launched an initiative to reclaim the dwindling Tsavo ecosystems

Africa acts on distressed migration of youth

Three sustainable energy trail blazers working in East Africa win prestigious Ashden Award

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