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The pandemic dividend
Africa’s halting progress on disease preparedness exposes the gap between rhetoric and resources By Our Staff Writer In February...
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America’s WHO exit leaves Africa exposed
The withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organisation threatens to undermine disease surveillance and health systems...
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Small doses of daily exercise linked to mortality reduction
Two large-scale studies suggest modest increases in physical activity yield substantial health benefits By Our Reporter The notion that...
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Sick pay
Kenya’s new health insurance scheme promises universal coverage. Can it deliver? By Ethical Business Team When Janet Wanjiru’s husband...
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Digital doctors
Mobile phones are transforming healthcare delivery in Kenya, but challenges remain By Philip Mwangangi In a small clinic in...
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Data and determination
Kenya is proving that smart technology and targeted policy can save mothers’ lives—even where the challenge remains steep By...
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Health coverage for all?
Governments push new models, yet citizens remain wary of paying in. By Ethical Business Team Kenya’s quest for universal...
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Building healthcare excellence in Rwanda: The vision of Dr. Suzan Homeida
A clinical haematologist is transforming medical education and diagnostics in East Africa through strategic partnerships and a commitment to...
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Climate-proofing primary care clinics
How design and energy upgrades can keep Africa’s health systems running when the weather turns deadly The clinic in...
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Designing wellness the Kenyan way
How Kenyan innovators are reshaping luxury wellness into inclusive, ethical wellbeing Across the world, luxury wellness is evolving. Once...
The threads of tradition
Why sustainable fashion must embrace African indigenous knowledge By Our Correspondent NAIROBI – When Stella McCartney unveiled her sustainable collection in 2019, the fashion world applauded. Yet in the Samburu highlands of northern Kenya, pastoralist communities have been producing biodegradable leather, plant-based dyes, and zero-waste garments for centuries without...
Inland growth, external pressures for Rwanda tourism
Rwanda’s record tourism numbers illuminate the tension between economic gains and conservation imperatives By Olivier Mucyo KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda’s tourism sector has in recent times delivered strong performance, cementing its role as a pillar of economic strategy even as questions mount about the durability of the natural assets...
The threads of tradition
Why sustainable fashion must embrace African indigenous knowledge By Our Correspondent NAIROBI – When Stella McCartney unveiled her sustainable collection in 2019, the fashion world applauded. Yet in the Samburu highlands of northern Kenya, pastoralist communities have been producing biodegradable leather, plant-based dyes, and zero-waste garments for centuries without...
Inland growth, external pressures for Rwanda tourism
Rwanda’s record tourism numbers illuminate the tension between economic gains and conservation imperatives By Olivier Mucyo KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda’s tourism sector has in recent times delivered strong performance, cementing its role as a pillar of economic strategy even as questions mount about the durability of the natural assets...
Caught in the crossfire
Trade wars between major powers threaten Africa’s fragile food security By Philip Mwangangi NAIROBI – When American and Chinese negotiators last clashed over soyabeans in 2018, the consequences rippled far beyond Washington and Beijing. In Rwanda, the price of the oilseed surged by 25% within months, climbing from $520...
The grain guardians
Ethiopia’s injera culture preserves an ancient crop and a way of life By Sophia Geremew ADDIS ABABA – In the highlands of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, Alem Gebremedhin kneads fermented teff batter before dawn, as her mother did, and her grandmother before that. The grey-brown mixture, alive with wild yeasts,...
The pandemic dividend
Africa’s halting progress on disease preparedness exposes the gap between rhetoric and resources By Our Staff Writer In February...
The threads of tradition
Why sustainable fashion must embrace African indigenous knowledge By Our Correspondent NAIROBI – When Stella McCartney unveiled her sustainable collection in 2019, the fashion world applauded. Yet in the Samburu highlands of northern Kenya, pastoralist communities have been producing biodegradable leather, plant-based dyes, and zero-waste garments for centuries without...
Inland growth, external pressures for Rwanda tourism
Rwanda’s record tourism numbers illuminate the tension between economic gains and conservation imperatives By Olivier Mucyo KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda’s tourism sector has in recent times delivered strong performance, cementing its role as a pillar of economic strategy even as questions mount about the durability of the natural assets...
Caught in the crossfire
Trade wars between major powers threaten Africa’s fragile food security By Philip Mwangangi NAIROBI – When American and Chinese...
Solar power for African farms
A new financing scheme aims to cut post-harvest losses by bringing refrigeration to remote areas By Our Reporter Agriculture...
The power puzzle
Kenya’s electricity prices keep rising despite abundant renewable resources By Our Staff Writer NAIROBI – Kenyan households opening their...
The threads of tradition
Why sustainable fashion must embrace African indigenous knowledge By Our Correspondent NAIROBI – When Stella McCartney unveiled her sustainable collection in 2019, the fashion world applauded. Yet in the Samburu highlands of northern Kenya, pastoralist communities have been producing biodegradable leather, plant-based dyes, and zero-waste garments for centuries without...
Inland growth, external pressures for Rwanda tourism
Rwanda’s record tourism numbers illuminate the tension between economic gains and conservation imperatives By Olivier Mucyo KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda’s tourism sector has in recent times delivered strong performance, cementing its role as a pillar of economic strategy even as questions mount about the durability of the natural assets...
Caught in the crossfire
Trade wars between major powers threaten Africa’s fragile food security By Philip Mwangangi NAIROBI – When American and Chinese negotiators last clashed over soyabeans in 2018, the consequences rippled far beyond Washington and Beijing. In Rwanda, the price of the oilseed surged by 25% within months, climbing from $520...
The grain guardians
Ethiopia’s injera culture preserves an ancient crop and a way of life By Sophia Geremew ADDIS ABABA – In the highlands of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, Alem Gebremedhin kneads fermented teff batter before dawn, as her mother did, and her grandmother before that. The grey-brown mixture, alive with wild yeasts,...
Kenya’s wager on textiles
As global supply chains shift, East Africa’s manufacturing hub eyes a once-in-a-generation opportunity By Our Staff Writer The expiry of preferential trade terms rarely sets off alarm bells in national capitals. But when the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) approached its September 2025 sunset date, Kenya faced an...
The threads of tradition
Why sustainable fashion must embrace African indigenous knowledge By Our Correspondent NAIROBI – When Stella McCartney unveiled her sustainable collection in 2019, the fashion world applauded. Yet in the Samburu highlands of northern Kenya, pastoralist communities have been producing biodegradable leather, plant-based dyes, and zero-waste garments for centuries without...
Inland growth, external pressures for Rwanda tourism
Rwanda’s record tourism numbers illuminate the tension between economic gains and conservation imperatives By Olivier Mucyo KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda’s tourism sector has in recent times delivered strong performance, cementing its role as a pillar of economic strategy even as questions mount about the durability of the natural assets...
Caught in the crossfire
Trade wars between major powers threaten Africa’s fragile food security By Philip Mwangangi NAIROBI – When American and Chinese negotiators last clashed over soyabeans in 2018, the consequences rippled far beyond Washington and Beijing. In Rwanda, the price of the oilseed surged by 25% within months, climbing from $520...
The threads of tradition
Why sustainable fashion must embrace African indigenous knowledge By Our Correspondent NAIROBI – When Stella McCartney unveiled her sustainable collection in 2019, the fashion world applauded. Yet in the Samburu highlands of northern Kenya, pastoralist communities have been producing biodegradable leather, plant-based dyes, and zero-waste garments for centuries without...
Inland growth, external pressures for Rwanda tourism
Rwanda’s record tourism numbers illuminate the tension between economic gains and conservation imperatives By Olivier Mucyo KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda’s tourism sector has in recent times delivered strong performance, cementing its role as a pillar of economic strategy even as questions mount about the durability of the natural assets...
The pandemic dividend
Africa’s halting progress on disease preparedness exposes the gap between rhetoric and resources By Our Staff Writer In February 2025, Africa was grappling with 54 active disease outbreaks and 82 ongoing public health events, according to data from regional health surveillance systems. For a continent that faces more than...
WEEK SUMMARY TITLES
Trade wars between major powers threaten Africa’s fragile food security By Philip Mwangangi NAIROBI – When American and Chinese...
A new financing scheme aims to cut post-harvest losses by bringing refrigeration to remote areas By Our Reporter Agriculture...
A venture-backed farming enterprise in East Africa aims to demonstrate that market-rate returns and rural employment can grow in...
Msossi app seeks to turn surplus meals into savings while confronting systemic inefficiencies By Our Reporter Nairobi — A...