2023 Intake Open University of Kenya
2023 Intake Open University of Kenya

Africa

A variety of foods which are common and readily available in many households in Africa. The WHO has given guidelines on the consumption of fats and carbohydrates. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Boosting Immunity: Neglected and underutilized crops could improve health

WHO reaffirms that adults should limit total fat intake to 30% of total energy intake or less.  Undernutrition has affected over 180 million people living with HIV.  Scientists estimate that about 400,000 plant species exist on...

AFRAA, Afreximbank collaborate for Africa’s aviation growth

The MoU is meant to enhance the development of a safe, reliable, efficient and environmentally sustainable air transport system in Africa. African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and...
Melinda French Gates (left), philanthropist, global advocate for women and girls and co-founder of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Nozipho Tshabalala, (right) CEO of Conversation Strategists and Global moderator during the 13th Desmond Tutu Peace Conferences. PHOTO/DTLF.

Empowering Women for Lasting Peace: Insights from Desmond Tutu Legacy Foundation event

This is the second annual event since Desmond Tutu passed on in December 2021. In the pursuit of gender equality, women are voicing a clear demand for more connected networks and resources. Desmond Tutu Legacy Foundation...

Why Africa’s visioned start-ups must embrace strategic collaborations

Africa needs a wider understanding and access to skillsets to employ oneself through education. Start-up companies need to take into consideration and familiarize themselves with business politics. Transformative knowledge is only achieved if an individual is...

Leaders call for Africa’s unity as Lukenya University welcomes Pan-African Institute

The university had the launch of the Pan-African Institute and 5th graduation ceremony. According to Julius Malema, the recently launched Pan-African Institute is a threat to the colonial masters by opening up the eyes...

Commentary: Will Marriage Law Amendment Bill 2023 restore the family unit?

By Samuel Barongo Families are a product of marriages. The main reason for the amendment of this Act is to provide for the dissolution of marriages by mutual consent.  The Amendment Bill has been seen by many...

Lesotho: Early identification critical in preventing climate change-infused disability

Lesotho’s National Statistics indicate that half of the children in Lesotho aged 6 to 59 months have iron deficiency anemia. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says women of childbearing age, both pregnant and non-pregnant,...

Upcoming Trans Africa Investment Summit to foster Africa-diaspora collaboration

Founded by Prof. Nanyunja and other partners, the summit aims to facilitate trade among Africans and the world. The absence of adequate training that is implementable in the African context is contributing to Africa’s downfall...
Alaka Lugonzo, an extractives Strategist at Oxfam, at the UM6P- Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Marrakech, Morocco. She says Africa is well placed to flourish due to a productive use of its minerals. PHOTO/Alaka Lugonzo.

Africa, take charge of green minerals for development or remain poor

At least 700 million people worldwide lack access to energy, and 600 million of them dwell in the African continent.  The speakers at the session challenged local authorities to establish strong standards and regulatory bodies...

Africa Women Summit: Women’s role in building sustainable communities

Global Volunteers highlights that women comprise 43 percent of the world’s labor force, rising up to 70 percent in some countries and across Africa. The Africa Women Summit, as a tribalizing platform and movement, was...