Health/Eco News

Kenyan Activist Advocates for Climate Justice in Africa

Joyce Koech, a climate and environment justice activist from Kenya, is gaining recognition within African climate action circles for her…

6 months ago

Medical professionals support Kenya–US health deal progress

Doctors have voiced support for the government’s effort to lift a court freeze on a Sh209 billion health partnership with…

6 months ago

Horn of Africa Climate Forum Held in Djibouti

Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh inaugurated the International Climate Adaptation Forum (ICAF 2026) on Monday, January 19, 2026. The three-day…

6 months ago

Kenya Boosts Sickle Cell Fight Before 2026 Conference

The Ministry of Health is intensifying efforts to address Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a significantly under-recognized public health challenge in…

6 months ago

Africa’s River Basins Adapt to Climate Change Impacts

Ten study sites were selected across ten African river basins, considering geographical, socio-economic, and political factors. Challenges were encountered during…

6 months ago

Lobbyists oppose challenge to Kenya–US health funding agreement

Civil society organizations held a demonstration in Nairobi on January 16, 2026, to express concerns regarding a legal challenge to…

6 months ago

Kenya Faces Rising Maternal Debt Crisis

For Laurence Omondi, receiving distressing calls about mothers detained in hospitals is a familiar and deeply personal experience. One recent…

6 months ago

Kenyan Nurses Announce Strike Over Unresolved Issues

The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) has voiced concerns regarding unmet obligations from government employers and stakeholders.…

6 months ago

Kruger National Park Temporarily Closes to Visitors

Recent flooding in South Africa’s Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces has resulted in fatalities and widespread damage. The Kruger National Park…

6 months ago

Safaricom Addresses M-PESA Wallet Deduction Concerns

Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecommunications provider, has addressed concerns regarding unexplained deductions from M-PESA user accounts. The company attributes these transactions…

6 months ago