Youth, ICT And the Future of Work
Mercyline Owino – A transcriber with passion for the environmentJune 3, 2022“Being a penniless single mother can be a double tragedy in a capitalist country like Kenya. My name is Mercyline Owino a mother of three boys from Ndhiwa constituency. Growing up, just like any other “normal” girl, I had big dreams. To […]
Affordable Housing
Strong, affordable and beautiful homes are down-to-earth!April 14, 2022Rammed-earth technology offers a promising solution to Kenya’s housing hunger Kenya’s growing population continues to increase the demand for housing, as young people flock to urban centres in search of jobs. The National Commission for Science, […]
Manufacturing
Local consumer and light electronics assemblyJuly 1, 2022Kenya is at the forefront of technological innovations in the region and is often referred to as Africa’s ‘Silicon Savannah’. The government has invested heavily in ICT, which is a key contributor to the country’s GDP. The ICT sector remained […]
Towards Food Security
Wheat, rice, maize key to food securityApril 28, 2022Wheat is the second most popular cereal after maize in Kenya. It is an ingredient in many favourite and common meals such as chapati, cake, mandazi, samosas, bread among others. Interestingly, most of the wheat-based foods in the country are […]
Universal Health Coverage
Health informatics governance and data analytics, an ICT project led by JKUAT to prepare counties for UHCApril 30, 2022The Health Informatics Governance and Data Analytics (HIGDA) is a five-year project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and mandated to support the Kenyan Government’s health sector, as well as strengthen […]
Kick-Off
Mahmoud Abbas’ safe pair of handsMay 12, 2022To the teeming multitudes of his adoring Kenyan fans, Mahmoud Abbas was Kenya One. But to Tanzanians, he was golikipa mchawi – the goalkeeping wizard. This term, coined by their colourful football commentators, carried a fine blend of awe, respect […]
Journey Of Women Trailblazers
Charity Ngilu – Pioneer female presidential candidate’s political journeyMay 4, 2022Hailed as the first woman in Kenya to run for president alongside Wangari Maathai, Charity Kaluki Ngilu has had a remarkable presence in the political arena. To date, she remains the female presidential candidate with the most votes following her […]