Ian Ogonji

The antagonism between her and the then-Deputy Principal started in form three. She was among the school's top students academically. Deputy Principal was behind her being suspended severally and punished without reason. She is alleged to have hidden the student's university calling letter. At first glance, her visage flashes a spark of joy.  She oozes great potential, intelligence and ambition, but deep down...

The winners' meeting with the leaders recognized their impact on the country through their companies and initiatives. They met with Peninah Malonza, CS Tourism, at her office before proceeding to DP Rigathi Gachagua's office for a courtesy call. The award recognizes and rewards innovation, resilience, and excellent leadership. Following the recently concluded Forty Under 40 Africa Awards in South Africa, winners from...

The event brought together women making a change in the business sector in Africa. The women traders tabled lingering challenges and brainstormed on possible solutions. Between 70 and 80% of African informal traders are women. Intra-Africa and regional trade has brought economic empowerment and higher incomes, especially for women traders. With a dire passion for creating a single continental market for goods...

Research is a continuous process; we research to discover new knowledge. In order to share our findings with others, we attend conferences like this oneProf. Celestino Obua, Vice-Chancellor, MUST. Event meant to shape the candidates ahead of upcoming defense. Mbarara University is top-rated for research and technology. Students urged to press on despite challenges and stay ethical. Supervisors' support said to be key,...

The world of work has been shifting gears at an extreme rate. With an influx of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the future of work seems to morph even further. Not so long ago, being at work meant being in the office with a desktop in front of you. Then came a time when work could be done from home and...

Climate change has escalated dire uncertainty for the future of our planet. Extreme weather conditions such as droughts, floods and heatwaves have knocked severe impacts on food security, livelihood, and the economy.  In the process, vulnerable groups suffer the most, among them young people and children. Informed youths Young people across the globe are increasingly aware of the challenges and risks the climate...

Malaria remains a primary cause of childhood illness and death in Africa. Data from World Health Organization denotes that over 476,000 child deaths are recorded every year. World’s first malaria vaccine, RTS,S/AS01 (commercial name Mosquirix), has, however, flashed a light of hope to communities in Kenya, Ghana, and Malawi, where the vaccine is already in use. The vaccine promises a 30 percent reduction...

Kenya is racing ahead of many African peers in phasing out fossil fuel-powered vehicles and embracing Electric Vehicles (EV). Data from United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) confirms that air pollution is the most significant environmental threat to public health globally and accounts for an estimated 7 million premature deaths every year. Emissions from cars and trucks are not only bad for...

Studies assert that a good number of projects rooted in environmental sustainability involve replanting forests, preserving wetlands, and protecting natural areas from resource harvesting. One of the most significant environmental problems today is outdoor air pollution.  Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that an estimated 4.2 to 7 million people die from air pollution worldwide every year and that...