KPA’s Mangrove Project wins global award for environmental care
Kwale, Kenya – In the quiet mangrove swamps of Majoreni, the sound of waves blends with the soft rustle of mangrove leaves, a once-barren sand flat now transformed into a thriving wetland. It is here that the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is celebrating a global win after its “Mangrove Restoration for Ocean Protection and Increased […]
How to raise awareness during World Autism Day
As the world observes World Autism Awareness Day, it’s essential for all of us to take responsibility in spreading awareness about autism. You can start by educating yourself about the condition and sharing your knowledge with friends, family, and colleagues. Taking action—such as volunteering with organizations that support autistic individuals—can help create more inclusive environments […]
Saving Newborns: Tackling Neonatal Sepsis in Kenya
Neonatal sepsis, or infection in babies under 28 days old, is commonly caused by bacteria and can lead to organ failure and death. Although these cases occur worldwide, the highest number of infections and deaths are reported in low- and middle-income countries. In these regions, including Kenya, 6.9 million cases of serious bacterial infections are […]
Why it has taken Kenya long to find a permanent solution to Malaria
According to a latest report by World Health Organization on Malaria, 263 million cases of the disease were reported and 597,000 deaths worldwide in 2023. Africa, Kenya shared a huge number of the deaths with 95% of them having occurred in the continent. The report also showed an increase in the cases from the previous […]
Incorporating tech in classrooms, why teachers’ digital literacy is key
As the world continues to grow digitally, incorporating technology in the classroom has become not just a want but a need. With this in mind, stakeholders are coming together to ensure that learners in Kenya get digital skills in schools, that will help them navigate their way in this digital era. Speaking while officially opening […]
Using Creative Learning and Play to improve Kenya’s education syllabus
‘Your child is playing too much in school‘, are words most parents dreaded hearing from their child’s teacher. But what if Creative Learning and ‘PLAY’ is just what is needed to improve the Kenyan education syllabus? The traditional learning system mostly involves memorizing content from books, but creative learning is a type of learning where […]
ASK to plant more trees at Mombasa Showgrounds
The Agricultural Society of Kenya Mombasa branch is carrying out a week-long tree-planting exercise at the Mombasa showgrounds. The exercise in partnership with the County government and other stakeholders will see the number of trees at the showgrounds increase. Speaking at the showgrounds at the kickoff of the tree-planting exercise during the National Tree Planting […]
Mombasa young innovators catch the King’s eye during royal visit to Kenya
Mombasa’s young innovators addressing marine plastic pollution caught the attention of King Charles III and Queen Camilla during their royal visit to Kenya. A passionate environmentalist, and advocate for furthering environmental causes in Britain and beyond, he has earned himself the title the Green King, for his unwavering commitment to climate change causes and sustainable […]
KPC marks 50th anniversary by planting over 61k mangrove trees
At least 61,500 mangroves have been planted along Tudor Creek in Mombasa County. The over 61k trees were planted in a week-long exercise organized by Kenya Pipeline Company to mark the company’s 50th anniversary. On Saturday 4th November 7, 2023, KPC was joined by the Kenya Forest Service and several Community Forest Associations and personnel from the […]
Former Coast Footballer seeks help to treat cancerous knee
Haruni Heri has been struggling to walk since he got an injury on his right knee. With excruciating pain, he lives a day at a time fearing for his swollen knee which has now turned cancerous. According to his family, for two years, he has been bedridden most of the time in his mother’s compound […]