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WEB3 days ago · Science Africa & SJN engaged the Nation Media Group Editors on solutions journalism. About 20 editors, managers & directors attended the two-hour session delivered by Daniel Otunge of Science Africa & Caroline Karobia of Solutions Journalism Initiative.
Indigenous Communities: A Force for Good in Fight against …
WEB1 day ago · In summary, Indigenous communities play a pivotal role in environmental protection across Africa, but they continue to face numerous threats. By recognizing their land rights, promoting their knowledge, and ensuring their participation in environmental governance, these communities can be a force for good in the fight against climate change.
Three African Innovations among Earthshot Prize 2024 Finalists
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Each category has three finalists running to receive a £1 million prize which will be awarded at the Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday 6 November. The 2024 finalists from Africa include Keep It Cool, a Kenyan company that is tackling problems with proper refrigeration and …
Political Support Crucial in Combating Dementia in Africa
WEB3 days ago · By Sharon Atieno. Dementia- a disease that affects memory and other cognitive functions as well as the ability to perform everyday tasks- is the seventh leading cause of death (1.6 million mortalities). The disease accounts for more than 55 million cases globally. Two out of five people suffering from dementia live in low-and middle-income ...
High Temperatures, Enhanced Rainfall Expected in Eastern Africa
WEB2 days ago · In addition to the rainfall predictions, ICPAC’s weather outlook also includes warnings of warmer-than-usual temperatures across the greater Horn of Africa in the next seven days. High temperatures exceeding 32 degrees Celsius are expected over central to eastern parts of Sudan and north-eastern Ethiopia, raising concerns about heat stress ...
Kenyan Company could Win XPRIZE for Carbon Capture
WEBMay 10, 2024 · By Thuku Kariuki and Daniel Furnad. A Kenyan-based company, Octavia Carbon, is one of the ten finalists to receive the $100 million grand prize to develop carbon capture technology to mitigate global warming. Funded by Elon Musk, a prominent businessman and investor, and the Musk Foundation, XPRIZE Carbon Removal is aimed at fighting climate ...
Biotech Crops Give Hope to Farmers | Science Africa
WEBAug 2, 2024 · By Gift Briton. The success stories of how biotechnology has enabled numerous African farmers to navigate farming challenges, brought about by climate change, pests and diseases, provide hope for the possibility of getting the continent back on track towards hunger and malnutrition elimination by 2030.
Kenya: CABI’s Biocontrol Agent Effective against Papaya Pest
WEBJul 10, 2024 · Estimates from CABI show that the value of crop losses due to the Papaya mealybug pest is £2,224/ha annually. Acerophagus Papayae effectively controlled papaya mealybugs on six farms in Kenya’s coastal region. According to CABI, the parasitism rate surpassed 30% within a month of release. The highest parasitism rates were recorded after the ...
Climate Change: BioInnovate Africa Spearheading Nature-Based …
WEBJun 15, 2022 · By Mary Hearty. Despite Africa being responsible for only around three per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions, experts predict that it will be hit hardest by climate change.
KShs. 3B Grant to Construct Kenya’s Modern Biotechnology Facility
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · Kenya has received KShs. 3 billion grant from Japan to aid in the construction of a state-of-the-art laboratory facility at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). Kenya’s President William Ruto and Japan’s Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to this effect during President Ruto’s visit to Japan.