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S2,EP 19: Kenya's disappearing donkeys, Bamenda recycling in wartime & Malawi's modern chief

This week, Africa Calling podcast brings you audio-rich stories and voices from the African continent with our African correspondents. In Kenya, donkeys disappearing off the streets in the rural areas are causing havoc for residents; some in Bamenda, Cameroon, are trying to improve waste disposal and recycling amidst the Anglophone…

Radio France Internationale

There's a baby formula controversy in Kenya, too. But shortages are not the issue

Some media reports say the government is banning baby bottles. Not true. A new law clamps down on advertising for bottles and infant formula. But bottle users are still concerned.

WEKU

Climate change isn't a priority for Kenyan universities. It should be

Universities can play a vital role in shaping change in societies. They produce knowledge through research, train future decision makers, and contribute to public awareness of issues.

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Kenya's push for a purely formal seed system could be bad for farmers

Kenya’s government wants farmers to grow crops from licensed seeds only. These are hybrid seeds that are certified free of various seed-borne pests and diseases. The Seeds and Plant Varieties Act makes it a crime to plant and exchange uncertified seeds. But many small-scale farmers rely on informal exchanges of…

The Conversation

Saudi Arabia, UN Sign 5-Year Environmental Development Cooperation Framework

In view of the contributions and efforts made by Saudi Arabia to preserve the marine environment at the national, regional, and global levels, a five-year development agreement was signed between Saudi Arabia and the United Nations to preserve the planet. The signing of the agreement took place during the Riyadh…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Banana paper could save East Africa's potatoes from devastating worms

Potatoes originated in South America, where they were domesticated about 8,000 years ago. The plants were eventually brought to Europe in the mid-1500s, from where they spread to the rest of the world.

The Conversation

Things They Lost by Okwiri Oduor review – a magical debut

A 12-year-old girl in rural Kenya has the power to see into her country’s painful past in this compelling, beautifully written novel

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Drought and soaring food prices from Ukraine war leave millions in Africa starving

A report finds 23 million people are experiencing extreme hunger in Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya, which face their worst drought in 40 years. Food prices hit record highs after Russia attacked Ukraine.

WEKU

#JusticeForSheila highlights the precarious lives of queer people in Kenya

Kenya is one of 32 countries in Africa that criminalise homosexuality. People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) are frequently stigmatised, shamed and assaulted. The hashtags calling for action against the murder of queer people – like the most recent #JusticeForSheila – continue to trend on…

The Conversation

LGBTI refugees seeking protection in Kenya struggle to survive in a hostile environment

Kenya is now the second biggest refugee hosting country in Africa. Of its over half a million refugees, over a thousand from neighbouring African states have sought asylum on the basis of persecution over their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Conversation

Mombasa Port: how Kenya's auditor-general misread China's Standard Gauge Railway contracts

In December 2018, a leaked letter from the Kenyan auditor-general’s office sparked a rumour that Kenya had staked its bustling Mombasa Port as collateral for the Chinese-financed Standard Gauge Railway. Our new research shows why the collateral rumour is wrong.

The Conversation

Kenya's judiciary can break the cycle of electoral violence -- if it's independent

Kenya is no stranger to highly contested elections, including those pervaded by political and ethnic violence.

The Conversation

Kenya presidential contenders pick rights champion, political campaigner as running mates

Kenya's top two presidential candidates have announced their running mates, with veteran contender Raila Odinga opting for a champion of women's rights and social justice and his rival William Ruto choosing a skilled political campaigner.

Reuters

Travel for Two: On safari, a gin and tonic gives rise to the perfect African sundowner

The end of the evening is fast approaching on the African savanna. On safari in Kenya, deep in the heart of Loisaba Conservancy in Laikipia County, our late afternoon game drive is chilly, enough to snuggle under a blanket in the open-sided Land Rover. Most safari lodges and camps across…

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World 10K: Kimeli, Cheptai win in record time

Kenyans sweep women's race

Radio France Internationale

Kenyan 'Cartooning for Peace' plan aims to draw Africa towards democracy

A group of cartoonists from around the world assembled for the Cartooning for Peace initiative in Nairobi, Kenya, this month to raise awareness of the power of press cartoons in promoting democracy on the African continent.

The Times of India

Kimeli, Cheptai smash course records to win TCS World10K

BENGALURU: Kenya's Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli and Irene Cheptai smashed the course records to win top honours at the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru here on Sunday.

The Conversation

Kenya's fuel crisis: how the country's subsidy system works

Oil is an essential commodity for Kenya’s transport and industrial production, electricity generation and water provision. In 2008, as the world grappled with high oil prices, Kenya introduced price controls to cushion the blow for its citizens. The controls worked for over 10 years. But, since the start of April,…

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First malaria vaccine hits 1 million dose milestone — although it has its shortcomings

The vaccine couldn't have come at a more critical time, with a surge in cases and deaths from malaria during the pandemic. But its efficacy — and its schedule — are far from ideal.

The Independent UK

UN humanitarian official urges attention to drought in Kenya

A top United Nations humanitarian official has raised concern about people going hungry in a remote part of northern Kenya

The National (Scotland)

Scots charity opens world's first children's operating room in Kenyan refugee camp

A SCOTTISH charity has opened a children's operating room in a refugee camp in Kenya in what is thought to be a world first.

The Independent UK

Paediatric operating room in Kenyan refugee camp officially opens

The facility was set up by the Edinburgh-based charity Kids Operating Room.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a struggle for survival’: why Kenya – and its wildlife – need tourists to return

Covid dealt a blow to tourism and the conservation funds it provides. But as visitors slowly return, the sector is looking for new ways to thrive

The Independent UK

First paediatric operating room in refugee camp set to officially open

Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya is home to around 40,000 children.

The Conversation

A tug of war between survival and fitness: how chameleons become even brighter without predators around

Invasive species offer a rare research opportunity, as they often colonise new environments very different to their native habitat. One such species is the Jackson’s three-horned chameleon (Triocerus j. xantholophus), which was accidentally introduced to the Hawaiian Islands in the 1970s.

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