2025 Intake Open University of Kenya
2025 Intake Open University of Kenya

Africa

Bananas are Africa's staple food in many cultures. Banana farming can reduce hunger in the continent, providing nutritious food. PHOTO/Samuel Okerosi, Scholar Media Africa.

Why banana farming may be Africa’s strategic move to fight hunger

Bananas are one of the most widely consumed fruits globally and are known for their sweet taste and high nutritional value.  They are a good source of essential nutrients such as potassium, vitamin C, vitamin...
School-girls holding sanitary pads in a classroom. As the world celebrates World Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, 2023, statistics show that in Africa, 1 in every 3 women cannot afford sanitary products. Destigmatizing menstrual health and providing girls and women with menstrual products is timely and vital. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Menstrual Hygiene: Road to normalizing menstruation, defeating stigma

Good menstrual hygiene means complete well-being in relation to the menstrual cycle. Pre-covid, 900 million of the 1.9 billion menstruating girls worldwide could not access menstrual hygiene. Protecting a young girl means that every woman is...
An overview of the Timbuktu city in Mali, the gate to knowledge and innovation in the ancient days. Africans need to get back to this academic and innovative enthusiasm. PHOTO/MOMO Africa.

Revisiting Human Revolution, a Journey Back to Timbuktu

There is a need to reinvent the spirit of Timbuktu’s educational orientation to revive the legacy of its scholars and promote education and research in the region.  Timbuktu is an ancient city located in Mali,...
Rachael Agatha, an author and young leader breaking barriers to achieve her dream of an Africa full of readers through Read Us Africa, an NGO that she founded. PHOTO/Courtesy.

From Passion to Purpose: Agatha, a champion in the making

She is an award-winning author, founder and young leader. Her Read Us Africa initiative has since expanded to 10 African countries and 40 universities worldwide. Later this year, she will join other youths from 14 African...
Hilda Bassey Effiong, widely known as Hilda Baci, has dreamed of breaking the Guinness World Record on longest cooking time. She managed to achieve her dream in the latest cook-a-thon held at Amore Grdens, Lekki in Nigeria, after cooking for a whopping 100 hours. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Hilda Baci bids for new Guinness World Record in an all-time-long cooking feat

Her all-time desire has been to overwrite the previous record of 86 cooking hours. During this cook-a-thon, she received immense support from all over the globe. Baci achieved an indelible triumph of cooking for 100 hours....
An e-poster of the upcoming ICN Global Summit and Awards slated for August 31, 2023 in DRC. The Founder of ICN Global, Sir Clyde Rivers, will be gracing the occasion. E-POSTER/Courtesy.

ICN Leadership Summit set to unveil Congo’s glory, award changemakers

The event will be held in Congo in August. It aims at unearthing potential opportunities in Congo. iChange Nations will crown leaders of different calibers in the country for their input. Top-notch leaders from across the globe...
The world has been facing a plethora of crises, which researchers have called a polycrisis. The effects trickle down to economic stability, climate change and other aspects of life. ILLUSTRATION/Ralph Thurm.

Global Polycrisis, a threat to SDGs, economy

The decline of humanity’s possibilities necessitates collective action. Accumulating long-term stresses are considered by scholars a key structure for more crises to erupt.  Even though polycrisis may only last a short while, there are some long-term...
Rich countries are reducing connectedness with each other and calling for the revival and revitalization of the nation-states. ILLUSTRATION/Systemic Alternatives.

Combating Deglobalization: Which way Kenya?

Deglobalization is taking place when economies in Africa are in turmoil.  Some African countries have been unable to meet their debt repayment responsibility to the World Bank and IMF.  They are also experiencing protests over food...
Red Sea city of Port Sudan; Sudanese army soldiers loyal to the army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan sitting on a tank on April 20, 2023. The citizens are bearing the brunt of the conflict. PHOTO/AFP Via Getty Images.

Sudan Crisis: Putting the Army-RSF conflict into perspective 

Hundreds of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Previous efforts to reconstruct Sudan's democracy were expected to help. The citizens are bearing the brunt of the entire turmoil. Sudan can potentially get back on track...
A section of the participants pose for a photo during the African Cybersmart network launch in Nairobi recently. PHOTO/Tebby Otieno, Scholar Media Africa.

African Cybersmart Network launched in Kenya amid cybersecurity concerns

It aims at tackling safety challenges emerging from Africa’s rapid digitalization. Intensified user education and behavior change are at the forefront. Online safety and privacy of users are key. A community of organizations in Africa that...